Glute Muscles
The gluteal muscles are a group of muscles which make up the buttocks Location: Back of the hips, linked to the hip joint. Attach to the...
Adductor Muscles
The adductor muscles of the legs pull the legs toward the midline of the body. Location The front and inside of the thigh Attaches at the...
Hamstrings
The hamstrings are the muscle group at the rear of the upper leg. They are a key for walking and running. Location Back of the thigh The...
Quadricep Muscles
The Quadriceps are the large muscle group at the front of the thigh. The quads are divided into four distinct portions and act to extend...
The Hip Joint
The hip joint is strong, moveable and has a large range of motion. It generates a lot of force to move us forward for walking and...
Patello-Femoral Syndrome
This is a problem affecting the knees. Yoga can help protect the knee from this condition. It is important to ensure alignment in yoga is...
The Knee
The knee is connected and influenced by the joints above and below it – the foot, ankle and hip. Knee injuries can often be a result of...
Chakra Theory
Situated along the line of the spine are seven major energy centres known as chakras (from the Sanskrit meaning wheel), with a further...
Meditation
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on the breath, a particular object, thought or...
Nadis: Energy Flows in the Body
Nadis are flows of energy in the body which in modern day times have been translated as nerves. Nadis are subtle channels through which...
