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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A closer look at common yoga myths, outdated ideas, and oversimplified movement rules.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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How to Target the Back Body in Yoga
How to Target the Back Body in Yoga
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsApril 20, 2024Comment
Are Crunches and Sit-Ups Bad Movements?
Are Crunches and Sit-Ups Bad Movements?
Yoga Myths, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsApril 18, 2024Comment
Top 3 Challenging Half Moon Variations
Top 3 Challenging Half Moon Variations
Yoga Anatomy, Strength for Yoga, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsApril 8, 2024Comment
Do You Need a Strong Core for Handstand?
Do You Need a Strong Core for Handstand?
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for YogaJenni RawlingsApril 6, 2024Comment
Are Closed-to-Open Hip Transitions Safe? The Definitive Guide
Are Closed-to-Open Hip Transitions Safe? The Definitive Guide
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsApril 1, 2024 Comments
What Does Core Stability Really Mean?
What Does Core Stability Really Mean?
Movement Science, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMarch 20, 2024Comment
Should We Keep Our Pelvis Square in Yoga Twists?
Should We Keep Our Pelvis Square in Yoga Twists?
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsMarch 11, 2024Comment
Which Stretches More Easily: Tendon or Muscle?
Which Stretches More Easily: Tendon or Muscle?
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsMarch 2, 2024Comment
Should We Avoid Inversions During Menstruation?
Should We Avoid Inversions During Menstruation?
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsFebruary 26, 2024Comment
Are the Hamstrings Passive in a Forward Fold?
Are the Hamstrings Passive in a Forward Fold?
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsFebruary 17, 2024 Comments
The Complete Guide to Eagle Pose Alignment and Anatomy
The Complete Guide to Eagle Pose Alignment and Anatomy
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsFebruary 9, 2024Comment
Do "Misalignments" in Our Body Cause Wear and Tear?
Do "Misalignments" in Our Body Cause Wear and Tear?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Alignment, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsJanuary 27, 2024Comment
What Does a "Science-Based" Approach to Yoga Mean?
What Does a "Science-Based" Approach to Yoga Mean?
Movement Science, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsJanuary 15, 2024Comment
We Never Internally Rotate Our Hips in Yoga!
We Never Internally Rotate Our Hips in Yoga!
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Alignment, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJanuary 14, 2024Comment
How To Practice Pigeon Pose Correctly
How To Practice Pigeon Pose Correctly
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJanuary 4, 2024 Comments
Should We Avoid Locking Our Knees in Yoga?
Should We Avoid Locking Our Knees in Yoga?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Alignment, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJanuary 4, 2024Comment
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2023
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2023
Yoga MythsJenni RawlingsDecember 25, 2023Comment
Does Flexing the Foot Really Protect the Knee in Pigeon Pose?
Does Flexing the Foot Really Protect the Knee in Pigeon Pose?
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsDecember 5, 2023 Comments
My Favorite Anatomy Tip for Yoga Poses
My Favorite Anatomy Tip for Yoga Poses
Yoga Anatomy, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsNovember 28, 2023Comment
Is 10,000 Steps a Myth?
Is 10,000 Steps a Myth?
Yoga Myths, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsNovember 20, 2023Comment
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