Shoulder Biomechanics in Yoga – Part 1:The Subscapularis Muscle
This is the first of a four-part series on the shoulder joint in yoga…
Nov 12 – By: Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
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Yoga Anatomy: The Gluteus Medius Muscle in Yoga
The gluteus medius originates on the outer surface of the ilium bone and runs…
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Why Some Poses Never Seem to Get Easier: The Answer is in Your Bones
Looking around a yoga class, you’ll probably notice that everyone’s poses look a bit…
Nov 06 – By: Lynne Olsen
Free Video with Dr. Ray Long: The Wonders of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Does the heart move with your diaphragm when you breathe? You bet you! The…
Nov 02 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
Yoga Anatomy: Using Muscle Awareness to Lower Your Heels in Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Say you’ve been working hard on your Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose) and…
Oct 29 – By: Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Yoga Anatomy: How Yoga Can Help Digestion
In my yoga therapy training many years ago my teacher had asked for a…
Oct 25 – By: Olga Kabel
Dr. Ray Long: For Healthy Knees, Strengthen the Quads
A series of articles from opinion leaders in the academic medical community have demonstrated…
Oct 25 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
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How Muscle Imbalances Can Lead to Chronic Pain Issues and How to Ease Them with Yoga
Most yoga students come to class with preexisting musculoskeletal imbalances, which impact their practice…
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Yoga for every body
How to avoid the Top 3 Pitfalls of Forward Bends
With Julie Gudmedstad
Scapulohumeral Rhythm in Yoga: What Happens When You Lift Your Arms Overhead?
Lifting your arm is a pretty common movement—shampooing your hair or reaching for a…
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Yoga for Healthy Knees – 7 Keys to Keeping Your Knees Healthy and Safe
Ever wonder about those creaky sounds emitting from your knees during yoga? Or which…
Oct 09 – By: Olga Kabel
Dr. Ray Long’s Favorite SI Joint Tip: Use this Yoga Pose to Prevent Sacroiliac Joint Issues
The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is involved in literally every yoga pose we practice.…
Oct 04 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
The Gastrocnemius/Soleus Complex in Yoga
The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form the triceps surae or gastrocnemius/soleus complex. The soleus…
Oct 01 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
Stabilizing the Sacroiliac Joint: The Piriformis Muscle in Yoga
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then what is an animated video worth?…
Sep 30 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
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