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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.

 
 

Which Type of Stretching Works Best?
Which Type of Stretching Works Best?
flexibility, movement sci education, research studies, stretchingJenni RawlingsMay 25, 2024Comment
Yoga Anatomy Book Recommended Reading List
Yoga Anatomy Book Recommended Reading List
yoga anatomy, yoga alignment, yoga booksJenni RawlingsMay 6, 2024 Comments
How to Target the Back Body in Yoga
How to Target the Back Body in Yoga
yoga anatomy, yoga, strength training for yog, anatomyJenni RawlingsApril 20, 2024Comment
Are Crunches and Sit-Ups Bad Movements?
Are Crunches and Sit-Ups Bad Movements?
core strength, yoga myths, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsApril 18, 2024Comment
Top 3 Challenging Half Moon Variations
Top 3 Challenging Half Moon Variations
anatomy, yoga anatomy, yoga sequencing, strength training for yogJenni RawlingsApril 8, 2024Comment
Do You Need a Strong Core for Handstand?
Do You Need a Strong Core for Handstand?
core strength, anatomy, yoga anatomyJenni 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 controversies, yoga myths, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsApril 1, 2024 Comments
What Does Core Stability Really Mean?
What Does Core Stability Really Mean?
core stability, core strength, movement sci educationJenni RawlingsMarch 20, 2024Comment
Should We Keep Our Pelvis Square in Yoga Twists?
Should We Keep Our Pelvis Square in Yoga Twists?
yoga alignment, yoga controversies, yoga myths, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsMarch 11, 2024Comment
Which Stretches More Easily: Tendon or Muscle?
Which Stretches More Easily: Tendon or Muscle?
anatomy, strength training for yog, yoga anatomy, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsMarch 2, 2024Comment
Should We Avoid Inversions During Menstruation?
Should We Avoid Inversions During Menstruation?
yoga myths, yoga controversiesJenni RawlingsFebruary 26, 2024Comment
Are the Hamstrings Passive in a Forward Fold?
Are the Hamstrings Passive in a Forward Fold?
yoga teacher training, yoga myths, yoga anatomy, strength training for yogJenni RawlingsFebruary 17, 2024Comment
The Complete Guide to Eagle Pose Alignment and Anatomy
The Complete Guide to Eagle Pose Alignment and Anatomy
alignment, anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga alignment, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsFebruary 9, 2024Comment
Do "Misalignments" in Our Body Cause Wear and Tear?
Do "Misalignments" in Our Body Cause Wear and Tear?
alignment, teaching yoga, yoga myths, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsJanuary 27, 2024Comment
What Does a "Science-Based" Approach to Yoga Mean?
What Does a "Science-Based" Approach to Yoga Mean?
alignment, teaching yoga, yoga teacher training, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 15, 2024Comment
We Never Internally Rotate Our Hips in Yoga!
We Never Internally Rotate Our Hips in Yoga!
alignment, anatomy, hip-openers, yoga anatomyJenni RawlingsJanuary 14, 2024Comment
How To Practice Pigeon Pose Correctly
How To Practice Pigeon Pose Correctly
alignment, anatomy, yoga anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga teacher trainingJenni RawlingsJanuary 4, 2024 Comments
Should We Avoid Locking Our Knees in Yoga?
Should We Avoid Locking Our Knees in Yoga?
alignment, yoga controversies, teaching yogaJenni RawlingsJanuary 4, 2024Comment
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2023
All the Yoga Myths We Busted in 2023
yoga myths, yoga controversies, yoga teacher trainingJenni 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?
alignment, yoga anatomy, teaching yoga, yoga mythsJenni RawlingsDecember 5, 2023 Comments
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