Yoga Anatomy: The Rectus Femoris Muscle in Yoga

In this blog post we examine the rectus femoris muscle and its relation to yoga poses, beginning with an overview of the muscle and how it stretches. We conclude with some interesting synergy that can occur between the rectus femoris

The Gastrocnemius/Soleus Complex in Yoga

The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form the triceps surae or gastrocnemius/soleus complex. The soleus muscle originates from the head and neck of the fibula bone and, via a tendinous arch, the soleal line at the back of the tibia bone.

What Are the Benefits of Chair Yoga?

We all know the incredible benefits of movement and exercise. But unfortunately, high-impact running and lifting weights at the gym aren’t necessarily accessible to all. However, more often than not, there is a form of movement that is accessible to

Time to Unwind: A Bedtime Yin Yoga Sequence

Yin yoga is a deeply relaxing and restorative practice that works with the “yin” tissues of the body rather than the “yang” tissues targeted in a typical active yoga practice. Yin works with connective tissues like fascia, ligaments, tendons, and

The Year I Joined the SuperAgers (Well, Sort Of ..)

The year was 2018, and there were some new cool kids in town. The picklers. It was an exclusive, athletic club of SuperAgers aged 60 to 80, who were running around playing and having fun like 10-year-olds. And I wanted

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