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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A closer look at common yoga myths, outdated ideas, and oversimplified movement rules.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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All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2021
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2021
Yoga MythsJenni RawlingsJanuary 4, 2022 Comments
Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term!
Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term!
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsOctober 12, 2021Comment
Everything I Thought I Knew About Low Back Pain Was Wrong
Everything I Thought I Knew About Low Back Pain Was Wrong
Yoga Myths, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsSeptember 14, 2021 Comments
The Yogi's Guide to Deadlifting
The Yogi's Guide to Deadlifting
Strength for YogaJenni Rawlings & Travis PollenSeptember 5, 2021 Comments
Yoga Pose/Counterpose Rules: Are They Necessary?
Yoga Pose/Counterpose Rules: Are They Necessary?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsAugust 24, 2021 Comments
3 Claims about the Body Yoga Teachers Should Stop Making
3 Claims about the Body Yoga Teachers Should Stop Making
Yoga MythsJenni RawlingsJuly 20, 2021 Comments
What is a Yoga Teacher's Scope of Practice?
What is a Yoga Teacher's Scope of Practice?
Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJune 22, 2021 Comments
What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga?
What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga?
Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMay 18, 2021 Comments
A Modern Approach to Core Stability: Is Navel-to-Spine the Best Cue?
A Modern Approach to Core Stability: Is Navel-to-Spine the Best Cue?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsApril 13, 2021 Comments
Is Yoga Enough to Be Your Only Form of Exercise?
Is Yoga Enough to Be Your Only Form of Exercise?
Yoga Myths, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsFebruary 16, 2021 Comments
Is Savasana Necessary?
Is Savasana Necessary?
Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJanuary 20, 2021 Comments
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2020
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2020
Yoga MythsJenni RawlingsDecember 30, 2020Comment
Self-Myofascial Release: What Foam Rolling & Massage Balls Actually Do
Self-Myofascial Release: What Foam Rolling & Massage Balls Actually Do
Yoga Myths, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsDecember 15, 2020 Comments
Questioning the Way Breathing is Taught in Yoga
Questioning the Way Breathing is Taught in Yoga
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsNovember 10, 2020 Comments
Reflections on Decades in the Yoga World: A Duo-Interview Project
Reflections on Decades in the Yoga World: A Duo-Interview Project
Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsOctober 21, 2020 Comments
Top 4 Myths About Yoga During Pregnancy
Top 4 Myths About Yoga During Pregnancy
Yoga Myths, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsSeptember 15, 2020prenatal yoga Comments
Should We Shift Forward Onto Our Toes in Chaturanga?
Should We Shift Forward Onto Our Toes in Chaturanga?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Alignment, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsSeptember 9, 2020chaturanga, chaturanga shift forward, chaturanga injury, chaturanga alignment, push up, yoga push upComment
The Rise of Online Yoga
The Rise of Online Yoga
Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsAugust 3, 2020online yoga, online yoga teaching, pandemic yoga, Zoom yoga, livestream yoga Comments
What's the Right Way to Forward Fold in Yoga?
What's the Right Way to Forward Fold in Yoga?
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Alignment, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJuly 17, 2020forward fold, uttanasana, spinal flexion, lumbar flexion, yoga alignmentComment
End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?
End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJune 24, 2020mobility training, end range training, active range of motion, passive range of motion, passive stretching Comments
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