Jenni Rawlings yoga & movement Blog

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.

What Does Your Twist Tell You About The Strength Of Your Core?

alignment, anatomy, stretching, yoga, twisting, teaching yoga, rib thrust, core stability, core strengthJenni RawlingsNovember 11, 2014core strength, core mobility, yoga twists, yogaupdated, yoga biomechanics Comments

Integrity in Your Movement: Hips vs. Spine

alignment, anatomy, stretching, yoga, hip-openers, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsOctober 15, 2014biomechanics, alignment, hamstrings, hips, hip-openers Comments

Hypermobility vs. Flexibility: Do You Know the Difference?

alignment, anatomy, stretching, yoga, fascia, teaching yoga, flexibilityJenni RawlingsSeptember 10, 2014pigeon pose, stretching, hypermobility, flexibility, ligaments, mobility, passive stretching Comments

Core Strength Interview!

alignment, anatomy, yogaJenni RawlingsAugust 1, 2014core strength, anatomy, biomechanicsComment

Utkatasana (Chair Pose): What’s It Doing For You?

alignment, anatomy, yoga, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsJuly 15, 2014utkatasana, chair pose, anatomy, biomechanics, glutes Comments

Re-Thinking the Bandhas of Yoga

alignment, anatomy, yoga, core stability, core strength, pelvic-tuckingJenni RawlingsJune 17, 2014core strength, bandhas, mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, transverse abdominus, rectus abdominus, abdominals Comments

Core Strength Fiction & Facts

alignment, anatomy, yoga, core strength, pelvic-tucking, core stabilityJenni RawlingsMay 27, 2014core strength, six-pack, abdominals, rectus abdominus Comments

When Is a Backbend Not a Backbend?

alignment, anatomy, stretching, yoga, backbends, rib thrust, flexibilityJenni RawlingsApril 1, 2014backbends, rib thrust, rib shear, anatomy, biomechanics Comments

Let's Forget About "Hip-Openers" (Part 2)

yoga, stretching, anatomy, alignment, hip-openers, teaching yoga, flexibilityJenni RawlingsMarch 26, 2014hip-openers, pigeon pose, piriformis Comments

Let's Forget About "Hip-Openers" (Part 1)

yoga, stretching, anatomy, alignment, hip-openers, flexibilityJenni RawlingsMarch 24, 2014hip-openers, pigeon pose Comments

100,000 Chaturangas Later: Less Chaturanga is More

anatomy, shoulders, teaching yoga, yoga, vinyasaJenni RawlingsMarch 3, 2014chaturanga, vinyasa Comments

[Updated] A Brief Primer on Fascia and Why It's Cool