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.

Long Holds vs. Dynamic Movement in Yoga: Which Builds More Strength?

Long Holds vs. Dynamic Movement in Yoga: Which Builds More Strength?

Sequencing & Teaching, Movement Science, Strength for YogaJenni RawlingsMay 17, 2026Comment

Is Neck Pain Really Caused by Posture? What New Research Says About Persistent Neck Pain

Is Neck Pain Really Caused by Posture? What New Research Says About Persistent Neck Pain

Pain Science & Injury, Yoga Alignment, Yoga MythsJenni RawlingsMay 1, 2026Comment

Is “Navel to Spine” Actually Effective? What New Research Says About Core Engagement

Is “Navel to Spine” Actually Effective? What New Research Says About Core Engagement

Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Pain Science & InjuryJenni RawlingsApril 11, 2026Comment

How to Sustain a Yoga Practice Over the Long Term (Without Burning Out or Breaking Down)

How to Sustain a Yoga Practice Over the Long Term (Without Burning Out or Breaking Down)

Sequencing & Teaching, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsMarch 22, 2026 Comments

What You Feel in a Stretch: New Research

What You Feel in a Stretch: New Research

Movement Science, Sequencing & Teaching, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsMarch 16, 2026Comment

Do You Really Need to Lift Heavy Weights for Muscle & Bone Density? What the Research Actually Shows

Do You Really Need to Lift Heavy Weights for Muscle & Bone Density? What the Research Actually Shows

Yoga Myths, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing & TeachingJenni RawlingsFebruary 1, 2026Comment

Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: Why Alignment Isn’t the Full Story

Low Back Pain and Systemic Inflammation: Why Alignment Isn’t the Full Story

Pain Science & Injury, Movement Science, Yoga AlignmentJenni RawlingsDecember 26, 2025Comment

5 Unique Core Strengtheners for Yogis

5 Unique Core Strengtheners for Yogis

Sequencing & Teaching, Strength for Yoga, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsDecember 4, 2025Comment

Should You Stretch or Strengthen First in a Yoga Class?

Should You Stretch or Strengthen First in a Yoga Class?

Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing & Teaching, Movement Science, Pain Science & InjuryJenni RawlingsOctober 29, 2025 Comment

Do Yoga Students Really Have Different Learning Styles – Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic?

Do Yoga Students Really Have Different Learning Styles – Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic?

Yoga Myths, Sequencing & Teaching, Movement ScienceJenni RawlingsOctober 1, 2025Comment

Does a Strong Core Mean Less Back Pain? (New Research!)

Does a Strong Core Mean Less Back Pain? (New Research!)

Pain Science & Injury, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing & TeachingJenni RawlingsSeptember 18, 2025Comment

How to Step Forward From Down Dog

How to Step Forward From Down Dog

Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Sequencing & Teaching, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsAugust 19, 2025Comment

Bridge Pose Variations: 6 Ways to Target Different Muscles (Backed by Science)

Bridge Pose Variations: 6 Ways to Target Different Muscles (Backed by Science)

Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Sequencing & TeachingJenni RawlingsAugust 11, 2025 Comments

How to Use a Resistance Band in Yoga

How to Use a Resistance Band in Yoga

Sequencing & Teaching, Strength for Yoga, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsJuly 14, 2025 Comment

5 Down Dog Variations for Strength

5 Down Dog Variations for Strength

Yoga Anatomy, Sequencing & Teaching, Strength for Yoga, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsJune 13, 2025Comment

5 Upper Back Mobility Moves for Yogis

5 Upper Back Mobility Moves for Yogis

Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Sequencing & Teaching, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsJune 4, 2025 Comment

How to Strengthen Hip External Rotation in Yoga

How to Strengthen Hip External Rotation in Yoga

Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Biomechanics, Strength for Yoga, Sequencing & TeachingJenni RawlingsMay 13, 2025Comment

Boat Pose in Yoga vs Pilates: Should the Spine Be Neutral or Rounded?

Boat Pose in Yoga vs Pilates: Should the Spine Be Neutral or Rounded?

Yoga Alignment, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Myths, Pain Science & InjuryJenni RawlingsApril 25, 2025 Comments

How Does Stretching Improve Flexibility? What Science Says About Muscles, Stiffness & Stretch Tolerance

How Does Stretching Improve Flexibility? What Science Says About Muscles, Stiffness & Stretch Tolerance

Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Yoga BiomechanicsJenni RawlingsApril 8, 2025Comment

Noisy Knees in Yoga: Should We Be Concerned?

Noisy Knees in Yoga: Should We Be Concerned?

Yoga Myths, Movement Science, Pain Science & Injury, Sequencing & TeachingJenni RawlingsMarch 10, 2025 Comments