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.

Does Stretching Weaken Our Muscles?

anatomy, flexibility, health & fitness, stretching, teaching yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsMay 13, 2019stretching, strengthening, flexibility, yoga anatomy Comment

Upper Traps & Softening the Shoulders

anatomy, health & fitness, pain science, research studies, science of pain, shoulders, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsMay 10, 2019traps, upper traps, muscle tensionComment

Questioning Yoga Journal's Reasoning Regarding Weight-Training

anatomy, health & fitness, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga controversies, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsMarch 28, 2019yoga journal, yoga and weightsComment

EXPERT Q&A ON YOGA, STRETCHING & INJURIES W/GREG LEHMAN

Top Yoga & Movement Teachers to Watch in 2019

health & fitness, teaching yoga, yogaJenni RawlingsFebruary 15, 2019 Comments

Welcome to Kettlebells + Yoga and Our New Special Guest Teacher in my Class Library!

health & fitness, yoga, vinyasaJenni RawlingsJanuary 30, 2019yoga and kettlebells, yoga and weights, strong yoga, vinyasa flow, yoga with resistance, yoga workout Comments

My Biggest Wish for Yogis in 2019

anatomy, health & fitness, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 1, 2019strengthening, strength, strength training, yoga injuriesComment

Stretching Misconceptions in the Yoga World

anatomy, flexibility, health & fitness, stretching, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsDecember 6, 2018stretching, flexibility, overstretching, joint instability Comments

Backbends Insights for Your Practice

backbends, teaching yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsNovember 10, 2018backbends, camel pose, ustrasana, urdhva dhanurasana, wheel poseComment

Strength, Flexibility, Endurance, etc: How Does Yoga Stack Up?

Jenni RawlingsOctober 11, 2018 Comments

ANNOUNCING THE NEWEST SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER IN MY ONLINE CLASS LIBRARY!

teaching yoga, yogaJenni RawlingsOctober 4, 2018yoga teachingComment

Expert Q&A On Yoga & Breathing Misconceptions, Part 2 of 2

anatomy, health & fitness, motor control, research studies, pain science, science of pain, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsSeptember 6, 2018anatomy, core stability, health & fitness, yoga, pranayama, pelvic floor Comments

Expert Q&A On Yoga & Breathing Misconceptions, Part 1 of 2

anatomy, core stability, health & fitness, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsAugust 30, 2018pranayama, breathing, core stability, kumbhaka, kapalabhati, diaphragm Comments

Shoulder Alignment in Downward Dog: Is External Rotation the Best Cue?

alignment, anatomy, research studies, science of pain, shoulders, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsJuly 25, 2018down dog shoulder alignment, downward facing dogComment

What Does Being Wiped Out After a Yoga Practice Mean?

anatomy, health & fitness, teaching yoga, vinyasa, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJuly 4, 2018anatomy, physiology, exercise science, strength, vinyasa yoga, ashtanga, power yogaComment

Should Yogis Worry About Hips & Knees That Click & Pop?

anatomy, health & fitness, pain science, research studies, science of pain, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJune 12, 2018crepitus, pain science, snapping hip, knee popping, knuckle cracking, joint crepitus Comments

Yoga Anatomy Images & How Muscles Work

anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJune 3, 2018anatomy, yoga anatomy, reciprocal inhibition, co-contraction, muscle contractions Comments

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