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Read moreWhat are Muscle Knots?
We have all probably experienced what is commonly called a muscle knot. Of course, a muscle cannot tie itself into a knot, so what can explain this sensation?
Read moreThe A&P of Ujjayi Breathing!
Ujjayi pranayama is a breathing technique used in many styles of yoga. It means victorious breath or is often referred to as ocean breathing. There are so many pseudoscientific-sounding benefits to ujjayi breathing out there! Read on to find out about the anatomy and physiology of this technique.
Read moreCan “Heart Openers” Improve Bad Posture?
There definitely tends to be favouritism in the yoga community towards back bending as opposed to all the other wonderful and equally important movements that the spine can make.
Read moreShould We Always Place Our Hands Directly Under Our Shoulders in Plank?
There is so often a lot of dogma associated with Plank Pose. Many teachers tell their students exactly where to place their hands and exactly where to place their shoulders. But when you scratch the surface and look at the anatomy of the wrist and the arm it becomes clear that precise cues will not work for most yoga students.
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