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Yoga Anatomy

Today's Daily Tip

Feel Your Fish

Most of us who do yoga yearn for more from the practice than just physical benefits—indeed, for more than just benefit ... (continued)

Recent Anatomy Articles

  • Out of Joint

    The sacroiliac joint—where the pelvis and sacrum meet—is where many yogis experience lower back pain. But you can resolve the discomfort in the same place it started: on the yoga mat.
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  • Primer on the Piriformis

    The surprising key to soothing sciatica and lower back pain is a muscle you may never have heard of—the piriformis.
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  • Twists and Triangles

    Knee health is emphasized by balancing the actions of Trikonasana with its revolved version.
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  • Easy Seat

    Strengthen your lower back and free yourself from back pain in seated poses.
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  • Straight Up

    A properly aligned Shoulderstand is a joyful thing, and props can make it possible.
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  • From the Neck Down

    Numbness and pain in your arms or hands may stem from upper-body tension. Gently release it.
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  • The Eyes Have It

    To encourage a meditative state, find the right gazing spot.
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  • Hard Core

    Sick of sit-ups? Strengthen your abdominals and hip flexors by practicing Lolasana.
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  • The Max Factor

    There's a great divide among yoga teachers about the correct way to use the gluteus maximus—the main muscle of each buttock—in backbends.
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  • Round Control

    To enjoy all the benefits a forward bend has to offer, find just the right amount of rounding in your back.
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  • Happy Feet

    Put your feet through basic training for a strong, light, and lifted Warrior 1.
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  • What's my Line?

    Once you find proper alignment in Tadasana, you'll balance with ease in Headstand.
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  • Turning Point

    In twists, should you keep your pelvis pointing straight ahead or let it turn?
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  • Your Best Bend

    Bring freedom to your neck in Camel Pose by mobilizing your upper back and chest.
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  • Shoulder to Shoulder

    Liberate your upper body by strengthening and lengthening your latissimus dorsi muscles.
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It's important to understand your body inside and out in order to help you to avoid injuries when you practice yoga poses. The articles in the Anatomy section will help you focus on specific areas of the body and learn what happens to the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, as you move and stretch into different poses.

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