Applied Anatomy with Nikki Vilella

Anatomy in your yoga practice is only as interesting and important as it is applicable to what you are doing on your mat; otherwise it's just bunch of fancy names that don't carry much weight. This five part series is an exploration of how to apply foundational anatomical ideas to an asana practice. We start with the lower body and make our way up to the crown, visiting everything from the feet to the spine to the wrists. This series is meant to ground you into the magnificent workings of the structures of the body, whether boney, muscular, visceral, or fascial.

  1. 1

    Applied Anatomy 1: The Feet (your Padas!), Ankles and the Lower Leg
    47m

  2. 2

    Applied Anatomy 2: The Hands (your Hastas!), the Wrist, Forearms and Upper Arms
    47m

  3. 3

    Applied Anatomy 3: Four Parts of the Hip
    35m

  4. 4

    Applied Anatomy 4: The Spine
    39m

  5. 5

    Applied Anatomy 5: The Shoulders
    51m