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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A closer look at common yoga myths, outdated ideas, and oversimplified movement rules.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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Addressing Low Back Pain in Yoga's Up Dog
Jenni RawlingsApril 23, 2015yoga biomechanics, yoga anatomy, alignment Comments
The Easiest Mistake to Make in Backbends
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsApril 14, 2015yogaupdated, yoga, yoga biomechanics, yoga anatomy, backbends, flexibility, hypermobility, yoga internationalComment
Brand New: Practice Online With Jenni!
Jenni RawlingsMarch 18, 2015Comment
Stretching Is In Your Brain Part 2: What Is The Value Of Flexibility Without Strength?
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsFebruary 19, 2015stretching, flexibility, fascia, yogaupdated, yoga biomechanics Comments
My Article on Fascia in Yoga International!
Jenni RawlingsFebruary 4, 2015fascia, yoga, yoga internationalComment
Stretching is In Your Brain: A New Paradigm of Flexibility & Yoga (Part 1)
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 2, 2015stretching, flexibility, yogaupdated, yoga biomechanics, anatomy, biomechanics Comments
A Biomechanics-Informed Response to Yoga Journal: We Do Not Need to Tuck Our Tail In Every Yoga Pose
Jenni RawlingsDecember 5, 2014anatomy, alignment, pelvic tuck, yoga journal, yoga controversies Comments
What Does Your Twist Tell You About The Strength Of Your Core?
Jenni RawlingsNovember 11, 2014core strength, core mobility, yoga twists, yogaupdated, yoga biomechanics Comments
Integrity in Your Movement: Hips vs. Spine
Jenni RawlingsOctober 15, 2014biomechanics, alignment, hamstrings, hips, hip-openers Comments
Hypermobility vs. Flexibility: Do You Know the Difference?
Jenni RawlingsSeptember 10, 2014pigeon pose, stretching, hypermobility, flexibility, ligaments, mobility, passive stretching Comments
Core Strength Interview!
Jenni RawlingsAugust 1, 2014core strength, anatomy, biomechanicsComment
Utkatasana (Chair Pose): What’s It Doing For You?
Jenni RawlingsJuly 15, 2014utkatasana, chair pose, anatomy, biomechanics, glutes Comments
Re-Thinking the Bandhas of Yoga
Jenni RawlingsJune 17, 2014core strength, bandhas, mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, transverse abdominus, rectus abdominus, abdominals Comments
Core Strength Fiction & Facts
Jenni RawlingsMay 27, 2014core strength, six-pack, abdominals, rectus abdominus Comments
When Is a Backbend Not a Backbend?
Jenni RawlingsApril 1, 2014backbends, rib thrust, rib shear, anatomy, biomechanics Comments
Let's Forget About "Hip-Openers" (Part 2)
Jenni RawlingsMarch 26, 2014hip-openers, pigeon pose, piriformis Comments
Let's Forget About "Hip-Openers" (Part 1)
Jenni RawlingsMarch 24, 2014hip-openers, pigeon pose Comments
100,000 Chaturangas Later: Less Chaturanga is More
Jenni RawlingsMarch 3, 2014chaturanga, vinyasa Comments
[Updated] A Brief Primer on Fascia and Why It's Cool
Movement Science, Yoga MythsJenni RawlingsJanuary 27, 2014fascia, proprioception, fascial restrictions, myofascial release, self-massage, yoga balls, massage balls, foam rollers, hydrate fascia, bodywork, self myofascial release, massage tools, rolling on balls, melt method, melt method science, yoga tune up, the roll model, the roll model scienceComment
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