David Keil considers the anatomical structure and movement involved when sitting in padmasana, or lotus posture, why there can be pain or discomfort, and how to eliminate this for the purposes of yoga or meditation.| Yoganatomy
Learn when you might not want to move the hips or neck with the spine during twisting poses and when it is probably okay to do so.| 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
Our research on injury in yoga provides information to empower yoga practitioners and teachers to make informed decisions on yoga and risk.| Yoganatomy
Hamstring injuries are prevalent in yoga. In our survey, we found some very interesting facts about what is going on in forward bends and hamstring injuries. The data may surprise you!| Yoganatomy
Based on our survey of over 2000 yoga practitioners, learn about their experiences with low back injuries in yoga.| Yoganatomy
In this article David Keil attempts to explain what happens anatomically when we engage mula bandha, which muscles are involved, and how this is related to the breath and the more subtle, esoteric aspects of bandha control.| Yoganatomy
The shape, orientation, and spacing of the vertebrae in the lumbar spine affect our ability to back bend, forward bend, and twist.| 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
Learn the key ideas for how to effectively adjust marichyasana C. Learn which adjustments are helpful in different stages of this posture.| Yoganatomy
An exploration of the psoas major and iliacus muscles. Learn about iliopsoas function, dysfunction, and when to stretch or strengthen.| Yoganatomy
