The New Science on Proprioception and Interoception
This quick anatomy lesson will help you understand both concepts and how they relate to stretching in yoga poses.
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Tom Myers
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Essential Foot and Leg Anatomy Every Yogi Needs to Know
Are common cues in standing poses wreaking havoc on your knees, sacroiliac joint, and lower back? Follow this anatomy advice to find better alignment from the ground up.
What You Need to Know about a “Neutral” Pelvis and Spine
Tom Myers explains what it means to practice with a "neutral" pelvis and spine, why it's important, and how to know when you're there.
How the Teres Major Can Make or Break Healthy Shoulders in Inversions
Start to understand, lengthen, and strengthen your teres major—a little-known muscle that can be the key to protecting your shoulders when you go upside down.
What You Need to Know About Fascia
Fascia is a buzzword in the yoga world right now. Here’s everything you need to know about this connective tissue—and how to use the knowledge to deepen your yoga practice.
Anatomy 101: Why Anatomy Training is Essential for Yoga Teachers
The more anatomy knowledge you have, the better your intuition and insights will become about how to read imbalances and teach to them. Here’s why you need anatomy training, in a nutshell, from Myers.
Anatomy 101: Try This Simple Breathing Technique for an Instant Savasana-Like Feel
Tired of being a slave to stress? Try this simple breathing technique (hint: you already do it all of the time, but try it with intention) for down-regulating your nervous system and finding a Savasana-like state no matter where you are.