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Do Headstands Stimulate the Thyroid Gland?

September 16, 2021 Andrew McGonigle

Do a quick Google search and you will come across multiple claims about Headstand (Sirsasana) varying from stimulating the pineal gland and the thyroid gland, to curing bad breath!

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In Physiology, Myth or Fact?, Asana Tags Headstand, Thyroid Gland, Inversions
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Why is Wrist Pain So Common in Yoga?

November 23, 2018 Andrew McGonigle

A lot of yoga students, particularly those who are new to the practice, complain of wrist pain.

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In Anatomy, Asana Tags wrist pain, anatomy, yoga
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What Limits Our Movement?

August 28, 2018 Andrew McGonigle

Let's discuss how each of our bodies are so unique and what can limit our range of movement in yoga…

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In Anatomy, Asana Tags Hip joints, Anatomy

Why is Neck Pain so Common?

April 5, 2018 Andrew McGonigle

Here are my thoughts on why so many of us have neck tension and pain with some tips on how to relieve it.

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In Anatomy, Asana Tags Anatomy, pain, neck
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Why Do So Many of Us Have Tight Hamstrings?

February 22, 2018 Andrew McGonigle

Hamstring tightness is very common and it's important to address why this muscle group is tight before we can find an appropriate way to lengthen them.

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In Anatomy, Asana Tags Anatomy, Hamstrings, Muscle tightness
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