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Welcome to my blog, where we cover yoga anatomy, yoga biomechanics, yoga myths, and so much more!

On this blog, you'll find in-depth articles on yoga anatomy, alignment, biomechanics, movement science, strength training for yoga, creative sequencing, and mythbusting. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or an anatomy-curious student, these posts are designed to help you deepen your understanding of the body and bring more clarity and confidence to your yoga practice and teaching.

 
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Yoga practitioner demonstrating alignment and movement variability in a yoga pose

Explore nuanced articles on alignment, posture, biomechanics, and movement variability in yoga practice.

Yoga teacher exploring common yoga myths and modern movement perspectives

A closer look at common yoga myths, outdated ideas, and oversimplified movement rules.

Yoga teacher guiding intentional sequencing and teaching in a yoga class

Explore ideas for creative sequencing, effective cueing, and thoughtful approaches to teaching yoga.

Yoga-inspired strength training exercises designed to support movement and resilience

Explore strength training concepts, exercises, and programming ideas designed to support yoga practice.

Yoga teacher demonstrating evidence-based movement and biomechanics concepts

Evidence-based discussions on movement, motor control, tissue adaptation, and the human body in motion.

Evidence-based discussion of pain science, injury, recovery, and resilience in yoga practice

Evidence-informed perspectives on pain, injury, resilience, recovery, and movement in yoga practice.

 

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Long Holds vs. Dynamic Movement in Yoga: Which Builds More Strength?
Long Holds vs. Dynamic Movement in Yoga: Which Builds More Strength?
Movement Science, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMay 17, 2026Comment
Is Neck Pain Really Caused by Posture? What New Research Says About Persistent Neck Pain
Is Neck Pain Really Caused by Posture? What New Research Says About Persistent Neck Pain
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Myths, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsMay 1, 2026Comment
Is “Navel to Spine” Actually Effective? What New Research Says About Core Engagement
Is “Navel to Spine” Actually Effective? What New Research Says About Core Engagement
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsApril 11, 2026Comment
How to Sustain a Yoga Practice Over the Long Term (Without Burning Out or Breaking Down)
How to Sustain a Yoga Practice Over the Long Term (Without Burning Out or Breaking Down)
Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMarch 22, 2026 Comments
What You Feel in a Stretch: New Research
What You Feel in a Stretch: New Research
Movement Science, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMarch 16, 2026Comment
Do You Really Need to Lift Heavy Weights for Muscle & Bone Density? What the Research Actually Shows
Do You Really Need to Lift Heavy Weights for Muscle & Bone Density? What the Research Actually Shows
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsFebruary 1, 2026Comment
Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: Why Alignment Isn’t the Full Story
Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: Why Alignment Isn’t the Full Story
Movement Science, Yoga Alignment, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsDecember 26, 2025Comment
5 Unique Core Strengtheners for Yogis
5 Unique Core Strengtheners for Yogis
Strength for Yoga, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsDecember 4, 2025Comment
Should You Stretch or Strengthen First in a Yoga Class?
Should You Stretch or Strengthen First in a Yoga Class?
Yoga Biomechanics, Movement Science, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsOctober 29, 2025 Comment
Do Yoga Students Really Have Different Learning Styles – Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic?
Do Yoga Students Really Have Different Learning Styles – Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic?
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsOctober 1, 2025Comment
Does a Strong Core Mean Less Back Pain? (New Research!)
Does a Strong Core Mean Less Back Pain? (New Research!)
Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsSeptember 18, 2025Comment
How to Step Forward From Down Dog
How to Step Forward From Down Dog
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsAugust 19, 2025Comment
Bridge Pose Variations: 6 Ways to Target Different Muscles (Backed by Science)
Bridge Pose Variations: 6 Ways to Target Different Muscles (Backed by Science)
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsAugust 11, 2025 Comments
How to Use a Resistance Band in Yoga
How to Use a Resistance Band in Yoga
Strength for Yoga, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJuly 14, 2025 Comment
5 Down Dog Variations for Strength
5 Down Dog Variations for Strength
Yoga Anatomy, Strength for Yoga, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJune 13, 2025Comment
5 Upper Back Mobility Moves for Yogis
5 Upper Back Mobility Moves for Yogis
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJune 4, 2025 Comment
How to Strengthen Hip External Rotation in Yoga
How to Strengthen Hip External Rotation in Yoga
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMay 13, 2025Comment
Boat Pose in Yoga vs Pilates: Should the Spine Be Neutral or Rounded?
Boat Pose in Yoga vs Pilates: Should the Spine Be Neutral or Rounded?
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsApril 25, 2025 Comments
How Does Stretching Improve Flexibility? What Science Says About Muscles, Stiffness & Stretch Tolerance
How Does Stretching Improve Flexibility? What Science Says About Muscles, Stiffness & Stretch Tolerance
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsApril 8, 2025Comment
Noisy Knees in Yoga: Should We Be Concerned?
Noisy Knees in Yoga: Should We Be Concerned?
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsMarch 10, 2025 Comments
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