Archive - Yoga Anatomy Insights

Is there a pose for that?

What if the benefits of yoga are bigger than any single pose?

Jun 11

Demystifying aging

6 things every yoga teacher should know about the aging body.

Jun 4

May 2026

Applying critical thinking to yoga

How to navigate claims, evidence and uncertainty in the yoga world.

May 28

Can strength training improve flexibility?

Rethinking flexibility, mobility, and what actually changes in the body.

May 21

Does the body really “keep the score”?

What yoga teachers should understand about trauma, the body, and newer science.

May 14

Rethinking stretching in yoga

What every yoga teacher should understand about flexibility and tightness.

May 10 • Doctor Yogi

Half Moon Pose, made accessible

5 ways to teach Ardha Chandrasana for different bodies and contexts.

May 7 • Doctor Yogi

April 2026

Bone health, resistance training, and where yoga fits in

How to talk about bone health with your students without oversimplifying or overpromising.

Apr 30

Does foam rolling really release fascia?

What the research says about myofascial release, foam rolling, and how yoga teachers might frame it.

Apr 23

Are “open to closed hip” transitions safe?

What anatomy, evidence, and teaching context suggest about hip movement in yoga.

Apr 16

Rethinking Pigeon Pose

6 Pigeon variations that prioritise comfort, control, and choice.

Apr 9 • Doctor Yogi

Do muscles actually get longer over time with stretching?

What’s really changing, and why it matters for how we teach.

Apr 5 • Doctor Yogi