Common Body Parts Used in Postures

Common areas used in asana practice; Anatomy overview of the body (ankles and wrists, pelvis and hips, spine/lumbar, knees and feet, neck, shoulders and chest, & abdomen/core).

Watch/practice the video on “Common Body Parts Used in Postures” and review the Common Body Parts in Yoga PDF.

Follow along with Mary in feeling/seeing your own muscles engage starting at 40:15 – 44:40. Consider, what did you notice or learn about your own body (be sure to name the muscles involved)?

Follow along with Mary in feeling different actions of the core at 53:56 – 57:12. Consider, which muscles do you feel in the exercises?