Yoga Anatomy
The articles below demystify yoga anatomy, offering accessible guidance on alignment cues, asana techniques, injury prevention, and more. Learn how to activate individual muscles in your body, and then how to translate that awareness to your students with effective teaching cues and hands-on assists. Explore yoga poses and sequences that target specific musculature; and find out how to modify those asana to increase effectiveness and reduce injury. Deepening your body awareness will both improve your personal practice and advance your yoga teaching career.
Recent Posts for Yoga Anatomy & Techniques
March 11, 2020
Most yoga teachers have at least a basic understanding of how to accommodate a prenatal student in their classes, but do you know what to do […]
December 3, 2019
Yoga injuries are more common than one yogi might think, so learn more about the top yoga injuries and how you can prevent them in your practice.
November 7, 2019
This series is a blend of yoga asana and full body training techniques to help get you back to your prime and build strength in your upper half.
October 1, 2019
Practice these five yoga poses at your desk to relieve back pain.
August 1, 2019
Learn the anatomical focuses and teaching cues necessary to rock Warrior II.
July 30, 2019
While props can be beneficial, they can also place a practitioner at greater risk for injury if not utilized properly - learn the effects of each prop and how you can benefit from each.
July 25, 2019
Deepening our knowledge of the shoulder joints and the structures that stabilize these joints can elevate your practice and prevent future injuries.
July 23, 2019
Even though many yoga instructors may not have the same training as a Physical Therapist, there are considerations we can familiarize ourselves with that will protect our students with back pain.