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.

The Psoas & the Idea of "Special" Muscles in the Body

anatomy, pain science, science of pain, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsMay 5, 2018psoas, psoas dysfunction, tight psoas, muscle pain, yoga anatomy Comments

What Does "Yoga Butt" Mean? Settling the Age-Old Question

anatomy, flexibility, health & fitness, stretching, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsApril 8, 2018hamstrings, tight hamstrings, hamstring strengthening, hamstring tendinopathy, yoga butt Comments

"To Correct Is Incorrect"

alignment, motor control, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsMarch 2, 2018feldenkrais, movement screens, alignment, yoga alignment Comments

[Microblog] Should Our Shoulders Always Be "Back and Down"?

alignment, anatomy, health & fitness, shoulders, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsFebruary 11, 2018shoulders, yoga shoulder strength, yoga alignment, alignment Comment

[Microblog]: Your Trippy Anatomy Geek Moment of the Day

anatomy, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 24, 2018anatomy, yoga anatomy, physiology, blood vessels, vasa vasorumComment

Mobility, Stability, & Flexibility: Clarifying Our Concepts in Yoga

anatomy, flexibility, stretching, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga controversiesJenni RawlingsDecember 4, 2017mobility, stability, flexibility, stretchingComment

Deconstructing Down Dog Shoulder Alignment

alignment, anatomy, shoulders, teaching yoga, yoga anatomy, yogaJenni RawlingsNovember 18, 2017shoulders, downward facing dog, shoulder alignment, down dog shoulder alignment, shoulder impingement syndrome, yoga alignment, yoga anatomy Comments

[Microblog] You Can't Move an Area Well if You Can't Sense That Area in the First Place

anatomy, motor control, neuroplasticity, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsOctober 16, 2017movement blind spots, habitual movement patterns, proprioception, body maps Comments

The Myth of Symmetry in Yoga

alignment, anatomy, research studies, teaching yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga controversies, yogaJenni RawlingsOctober 2, 2017yoga alignment, yoga biomechanics, yoga anatomy, tadasana, smasthiti, ideal posture, optimal posture, scoliosisComment

[Microblog] Stability Does Not Equal Rigidity

anatomy, core stability, motor control, teaching yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsSeptember 13, 2017yoga anatomy, stability, mobility, alignment, yoga alignmentComment

[Microblog] Our Bodies Are Naturally Asymmetrical

alignment, anatomy, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsAugust 14, 2017anatomy, alignment, yoga alignment, body symmetryComment

5 Things We Didn't Learn About the SI Joint in Yoga Teacher Training

[Microblog] There is No "Right Way" To Do A Yoga Pose

alignmentJenni RawlingsMay 19, 2017pigeon pose, alignment, yoga alignmentComment

Top 5 Movement Science Insights For Yoga Teachers

Fascia Myths and Fascia Facts

[Microblog] A muscle isn't a muscle to your brain

anatomy, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 18, 2017anatomy, yoga anatomyComment

[Microblog] The Tissues Of Our Body Are Not Separate

anatomy, fasciaJenni RawlingsJanuary 1, 2017anatomy, fascia, ligamentsComment

[Microblog] Anatomy Geek Stretching Thought of the Day

anatomy, flexibility, stretching, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsDecember 22, 2016stretching, flexibility, strengthening, yoga, yoga teaching, yoga sequencing, yoga anatomy Comments

Jumping Back To Plank: What's the Big Deal?

anatomy, alignment, core stability, core strength, science of pain, shoulders, teaching yoga, vinyasa, yoga, yoga controversies, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsSeptember 28, 2016chaturanga, plank, vinyasa Comments

4 Basic Pain Science Concepts For Yoga Teachers, Part 1

health & fitness, science of pain, pain scienceJenni RawlingsAugust 31, 2016pain science, yoga and pain, science of pain, pain science and yoga Comment