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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A closer look at common yoga myths, outdated ideas, and oversimplified movement rules.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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Noisy Knees in Yoga: Should We Be Concerned?
Noisy Knees in Yoga: Should We Be Concerned?
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsMarch 10, 2025 Comments
Is It Bad to Round Your Spine When Lifting (or in Yoga)?
Is It Bad to Round Your Spine When Lifting (or in Yoga)?
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Movement Science, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsFebruary 21, 2025Comment
 My 5 Favorite Plank Pose Variations
My 5 Favorite Plank Pose Variations
Strength for Yoga, Yoga Alignment, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsFebruary 6, 2025Comment
Top 5 Exciting Boring Moves for Yogis
Top 5 Exciting Boring Moves for Yogis
Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJanuary 29, 2025 Comments
What to Do When Your Yoga Teacher Training Taught Pseudoscience
What to Do When Your Yoga Teacher Training Taught Pseudoscience
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJanuary 11, 2025Comment
How to Prep for Backbends in Yoga
How to Prep for Backbends in Yoga
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsNovember 29, 2024Comment
Why "Joint Stacking" in Yoga Isn't About Safety
Why "Joint Stacking" in Yoga Isn't About Safety
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Movement Science, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsNovember 21, 2024 Comment
Should We Pull Our Shoulders Down in Yoga Poses?
Should We Pull Our Shoulders Down in Yoga Poses?
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsNovember 15, 2024Comment
5 Creative Ways to Use Your Yoga Bolster
5 Creative Ways to Use Your Yoga Bolster
Yoga Alignment, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsNovember 8, 2024Comment
Does Alignment Matter in Yoga?
Does Alignment Matter in Yoga?
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsOctober 31, 2024Comment
Static Stretching vs. Strength Training: New Research Insights
Static Stretching vs. Strength Training: New Research Insights
Strength for Yoga, Movement Science, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsOctober 20, 2024Comment
How to Target the Rotator Cuff in Yoga
How to Target the Rotator Cuff in Yoga
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsOctober 6, 2024Comment
What Does Micromanaging in Yoga Look Like?
What Does Micromanaging in Yoga Look Like?
Yoga Biomechanics, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsJuly 31, 2024 Comments
Osteoarthritis & Movement: Facts vs. Fiction
Osteoarthritis & Movement: Facts vs. Fiction
Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsJuly 17, 2024 Comment
Is Jumping Back to Plank Bad for Our Shoulders?
Is Jumping Back to Plank Bad for Our Shoulders?
Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsJuly 2, 2024 Comments
Surprising New Findings: Low Back Pain and Load
Surprising New Findings: Low Back Pain and Load
Movement Science, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and Teaching, Pain Science and InjuryJenni RawlingsJune 20, 2024Comment
Triangle Pose: Stay Within Two Panes of Glass?
Triangle Pose: Stay Within Two Panes of Glass?
Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Yoga Myths, Yoga Alignment, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJune 10, 2024 Comments
How to Strengthen the Adductors in Yoga
How to Strengthen the Adductors in Yoga
Yoga Anatomy, Strength for Yoga, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsJune 6, 2024Comment
Which Type of Stretching Works Best?
Which Type of Stretching Works Best?
Movement Science, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing and TeachingJenni RawlingsMay 25, 2024Comment
Yoga Anatomy Book Recommended Reading List
Yoga Anatomy Book Recommended Reading List
Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsMay 6, 2024 Comments
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