In this anatomy article David Keil studies the headstand posture in yoga, the effects of changing your hand and shoulder positions, and what is actually happening from an anatomical perspective.| Yoganatomy
What are the anatomical keys to bakasana B? Learn the anatomy and relevant techniques for evolving this challenging pose.| Yoganatomy
Tight hip flexors and tight muscles on the front of the torso can make it hard to straighten the arms in kapotasana B.| Yoganatomy
Twisting in yoga is a whole-body movement. A twist in yoga involves the pelvis and spine and often even the legs and shoulders.| Yoganatomy
Ashtanga yoga is a flowing yoga style rooted in the vinyāsa krama practices of Krishnamacharya. It's adaptable to all levels of students.| Yoganatomy
In this part of the series we move forward from chaturanga into upward facing dog and take a look at all those compensations by the shoulders and feet! It all comes down to one simple thing.| Yoganatomy
Dive into the anatomical components of a backbend and learn why and how to set yourself up for comfortable and safe backbending.| Yoganatomy
You might struggle to get the hands to touch in gomukhasana if proportions, bone shape, or scapula mobility are an issue.| Yoganatomy
In part 6 of the Sun Salutation series we take a closer look at the landing and lowering down into chaturanga dandasana after jumping or stepping back.| Yoganatomy
Chaturanga dandasana, or low plank, is difficult for many yoga practitioners. Learn the fundamental principles for doing this pose properly.| Yoganatomy
Learn the key ideas for how to effectively adjust marichyasana C. Learn which adjustments are helpful in different stages of this posture.| Yoganatomy