Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a complaint caused by a compressed nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway on the palm side of your...
The Shoulder
The movements at the shoulder are complex. Here we look at the bones, joints and muscles that make up the shoulder and support it. Three...
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and...
The Spine
The spine is the core of our body and in yoga we often refer to ‘our centre’ Anatomy The spine is made up of stacks of short round bones...
Psoas Muscles
These are muscles of the loins that aid in flexing and rotating the thigh Location: Psoas are one of the muscle groups around the hip...
The Deep Six Lateral Rotator Muscles
The lateral rotator group is a group of six small muscles of the hip which all externally (laterally) rotate the femur in the hip joint....
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...
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...
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...
