Teacher Training - Muscle Spindles & GTOs
Although the Asana's (poses) of Hatha Yoga are not a system to increase flexibility (it is a system to create balance), flexibility is a...
The Importance of the Glute Medius
The Gluteus medius originates on the outer surface of the ilium (see image below), just below the crest and inserts on the greater...
How Long Should You Hold a Stretch?
The optimum length of time to hold a yoga pose is approximately 30-60 seconds if the goal of that particular pose is to increase...
Principle of Adaption
The kinetic chain (nervous, muscular and skeletal system) seeks to maintain a state of physiological balance. Also known as homeostasis....
Sun Salutation Anatomy Part 1
This blog is generally aimed at the the current Teacher Trainee's, but is something that any regular practitioner or anyone with any...
The Quadratus Lumborum
The quadratus lumborum or 'QL' is the deepest abdominal muscle and commonly referred to as a back muscle. The ‘QL’ wraps around the...
All about the Psoas Muscle
The following blog on the psoas is generally aimed at our current Teacher Trainee group and forms part of the Teacher Training programme....
Yoga - A Medical Analysis
The following is excerpted from the wonderful 'Iyengar, The Yoga Master: Essays and Appreciations'. In this book, many students share...
Alignment and Balance
Excerpted from Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings, A.G. Mohan Alignment and Balance One day early in the development of my asana...
The Best way to Recover Between Poses
If you have just finished a challenging pose, take headstand for example, adopting childs pose straight after may not be the wisest thing...
The Importance of Balance
The Importance of Balance Whether in a yoga class, on a stability ball or walking to work, maintaining balance is the key to functional...
Sun Salutation Anatomy Part 3
As per the previous two blogs on the sun salutation (geared towards the current teacher trainees), the anatomy behind the various poses...
Sun Salutation Anatomy Part 2
4) CHATARUNGA DANDASANA - FOUR LIMBED STAFF POSE What follows after the equestrian pose (low lunge) is the most difficult part of the...
The Serratus Anterior
Before the second part of my sun salutation anatomical breakdown, here is a quick look at the serratus anterior. This muscle is mentioned...
The Rotator Cuff - Subscapularis
The subscapularis is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group. The rotator cuffs are group of muscles that, along with...
