Yoga Teacher's Companion #31: The Yoga Anatomy of Twists

Deepen your knowledge of yoga anatomy and the anatomy of twists, in this free, 20-minute detailed conversation.

Highlights:
:13 Overview

1:25: Our Skeleton and Twists

3:15 Your Facet Joints and Twists

5:50 Key Takeaway: Your Lower Back Doesn’t Twist

7:02 Your Ribcage and Twists

10:06 Key Takeaway: Where I Spine Twists the Most

11:40: The Muscles that Affect Our Twists

12:45 You Obliques and Twists

13:42 Your Multifidi and Twists

16:02: The Anatomy of Ardha Matseyendrasana

18:13: The Anatomy of Revolved Triangle Pose

ABOUT JASON:
Jason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than two decades.

For the past 10 years, Jason has honed his approach by looking to peers outside of the yoga community, in the fields of physical therapy, orthopedics, and sports medicine. These collaborative partnerships have enabled Jason to offer the most up-to-date to asana technique, cueing, injury management, and hands-on adjustments. Jason’s goal is to blend the timeless wisdom of yoga philosophy with evidence-based information to create yoga curriculum that helps modern practitioners grow and evolve.

[RussNehrig-hcnw]

I am taking the Essential Yoga Anatomy course and recommend it highly! I have been teaching for 13 years and wish I'd had this knowledge much sooner! I am incorporating the learning into my classes and strongly believe it is adding value for my students. I also appreciate this Yoga Teacher's Companion episode and how generous Jason is with free information. He has been my primary teacher for ten years and I am much the better for it!

[shelleygilbert]

Single best explanation of the bony structure of the spine that I’ve ever heard. Thank you Jason.

[annettewass]

you are such a great teacher ! very clear and concise with great repetition of each point you're making and a wonderful visual sum up at the end. Thanks !

[Pineislandpam]

Thank you so much Jason. Appreciate your teaching skills; SLOW & deliberate speech, visual media supports, repetition of strong points and your incredible way to put this challenging topic into understandable words. I am going to explore your Essentials program. Anatomy is my weak spot as a teacher and I've tried many avenues to build my knowledge. Your approach seems so different, I may actually be able to grasp this topic after all. Thank you for the free info you offer as well as your programs available. Much gratitude. 🙏🙏🙏

[yogawithchrissy]

Thanks so much for the info. I love hearing that I have been explaining these concepts to my students correctly AND also learning more nuggets to share. Yer the best!! 😊😊😊

[biruteka]

How come this is so easy to understand. Thank you🙏
While I remember my yoga teacher training I didn't get any of this information and anatomy sounded like a different language😅

[justyoga]

LOVE these nuggets of information, thanks for sharing ❤

[adem]

I love your teaching since 2012:) I used to teach spine anatomy this way, explaining on one hand there is only 5 degrees of lumbar rotation, and therefore approaching rotation from thoracic and cervical regions. Although it is partially true, when you look at more fundamental and functional rotation of the spine like during simple walk, these 5 degrees of lumbar rotation are crucial. After some years of “frozen” lower back, I’ve started to incorporate drills that improve this lumbar rotation (mainly from tai chi and feldankrais method) and I feel as if it was a missing link for me..

[TheYOY]

I'm so appreciative of how you make anatomy so easy to understand. Bit by bit, bone by bone, breath by breath.🦴

[dianelanders]

Appreciate these videos. Jason, you do a great job!

[regaling]

Very informative and clearly presented. Thank you very much.

[SunriseYogawithSandra]

Thank you Jason! I love all the information you pack into each posture. Your breakdown in explanation is invaluable!!!

[carolhooper]

Brilliant and very helpful. Many thanks