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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A closer look at common yoga myths, outdated ideas, and oversimplified movement rules.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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[Microblog] A muscle isn't a muscle to your brain
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 18, 2017anatomy, yoga anatomyComment
[Microblog] The Tissues Of Our Body Are Not Separate
Jenni RawlingsJanuary 1, 2017anatomy, fascia, ligamentsComment
[Microblog] Anatomy Geek Stretching Thought of the Day
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsDecember 22, 2016stretching, flexibility, strengthening, yoga, yoga teaching, yoga sequencing, yoga anatomy Comments
Jumping Back To Plank: What's the Big Deal?
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsSeptember 28, 2016chaturanga, plank, vinyasa Comments
4 Basic Pain Science Concepts For Yoga Teachers, Part 1
Jenni RawlingsAugust 31, 2016pain science, yoga and pain, science of pain, pain science and yoga Comment
Three Alternatives to Pigeon Pose & A Brief Discussion About Stretching
Three Alternatives to Pigeon Pose & A Brief Discussion About Stretching
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsJune 1, 2016pigeon pose, stretching, passive stretching, fascia, fascial restrictions, anatomy, yoga biomechanics, yogaupdated Comments
Can A Simple Sitting Test Predict Your Mortality? I Have My Doubts!
Jenni RawlingsMay 4, 2016sitting rising test, sit to stand test, sitting and mortality Comments
Super Cool Anatomy Fact #53
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsApril 29, 2016connective tissue, potential energy, anatomy, yoga anatomy, biomechanicsComment
Are Some Movements Inherently Bad?
Movement Science, Yoga Alignment, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsMarch 17, 2016biomechanics, yoga biomechanics, alignment, yoga alignment, pain science, science of pain, anatomy, fascia, yoga, tree pose, headstand, vrksasana, sirsana, text-neck, forward head posture Comments
Yoga and the New Science of Pain
Jenni RawlingsFebruary 25, 2016pain science, science of pain, yoga and pain, pain in asana Comment
Common Movement Blind Spot #2: The Shoulder Blade & Spine Connection
Jenni RawlingsFebruary 16, 2016motor control, neuroplasticity, habitual movement patterns, movement blind spots Comment
Common Movement Blind Spot #1: The Rib Cage & Pelvis Connection
Jenni RawlingsJanuary 12, 2016motor control, neuroplasticity, habitual movement patterns, movement blind spots Comments
Pelvic-Tucking and Lumbar Flexion: Movements We Shouldn't Do In Yoga?
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsDecember 15, 2015pelvic tuck, lumbar spine, yoga alignment, yoga anatomy, yoga biomechanics, biotensegrity, lever system, yoga controversies Comments
Responding to the Critics of My Recent Article in Yoga International
Yoga Myths, Strength for Yoga, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsNovember 23, 2015yoga international, yoga anatomy, shoulders, yoga shoulder strength, yoga controversies Comments
Does Traditional Yoga Lead to Muscular Imbalance? (Part 2)
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsNovember 16, 2015yoga, yoga international, strength imbalance, yoga shoulder strengthComment
Does Traditional Yoga Lead to Muscular Imbalance? (Part 1)
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsNovember 12, 2015yoga, yoga international, strength imbalance, yoga shoulder strength, yoga anatomyComment
Hamstring Strengthening for Yogis
Jenni RawlingsSeptember 22, 2015hamstrings, hamstring strengthening, flexibility, mobility, tight hamstrings Comment
Fact Check: Will Strengthening Your Tight Hamstrings Make Them Tighter?
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsAugust 26, 2015yoga, stretching, strengthening, tight muscles, hamstrings Comments
How Important Are Body Proportions in Yoga?
Jenni RawlingsJuly 25, 2015anatomy, yoga anatomy, yoga internationalComment
Is The Cue "Pull Your Shoulders Back" Helpful?
Yoga AnatomyJenni RawlingsJune 2, 2015anatomy, shoulders, alignment, yoga cues, yoga anatomy Comments
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