Yoga Anatomy: The Diaphragm and Spinal Stabilization in Yoga Practice
A diaphragm is the primary muscle of inhalation; it is responsible for about 75…
Aug 01 – By: Olga Kabel
Anatomy
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Gluteus Medius: Improve Your Balance In Tree Pose and Beyond
Many yoga students, including me, struggle with standing balancing poses like Tree Pose (Vrksasana).…
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Yoga Anatomy: 6 Reasons Why the Diaphragm May Be the Coolest Muscle in the Body
I have a small confession to make: I love the study of human anatomy.…
Jul 29 – By: Jessica Reale, PT
Yoga Anatomy: 4 Steps to Facilitated Shoulder Stretching in Gomukhasana
Today’s post illustrates some of the shoulder biomechanics in Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) and…
Jul 23 – By: Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Trauma and the Psoas: How Does the Nervous System Respond to Danger?
What’s a real-life example of how the psoas responds to trauma? A friend living…
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The Trikonasana Foot and Knee Alignment Secret You Didn’t Learn in Yoga Teacher Training
Your teacher training probably covered Trikonasana foot and knee alignment. You probably learned that…
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Yoga Anatomy: Preventative Strategies for Lower Back Strain
In this post, we take a look at one of the leading causes for…
Jun 13 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
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The Role of Fascia in Healthy Movement with Yoga Therapist Yasmin Lambat
Fascia is a moist constituent tissue system that moves and shapes us from skin…
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Yoga for every body
How to avoid the Top 3 Pitfalls of Forward Bends
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Yoga Anatomy: The Vagus Nerve, Amygdala and the Stress Response
The vagus nerve and amygdala are key elements in my work associated with chronic…
May 20 – By: Jane Doyle, BSc
Restless Legs Syndrome: How Yoga and Meditation Can Reduce Symptoms
Restless legs syndrome (RLS, also called Willis-Ekbom Disease) is a condition that causes uncomfortable…
May 14 – By: Sarah St. Pierre
Advancing Yoga Teaching Methodology – The Role of Kinetic Chains and Posture Imbalances in Practice
There is a pressing need to advance yoga teaching methodology to more systematically incorporate…
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Yoga Anatomy: The Adductor Muscles in Downward Facing Dog Pose
In our blog post, “Strong Thigh Muscles Benefit People with Knee Osteoarthritis,” we gave a…
May 02 – By: Ray Long MD, FRCSC
3 Myths About Knee Alignment in Yoga
You’ve probably heard lots of warnings about how to keep your knees safe in…
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