Artificial intelligence is changing almost every industry—but what happens when it enters the world of yoga?

If you've spent any time in the yoga world, you've probably heard the word prana. It's often described as life force, vital energy, or the energy that flows through the body. But what does that actually mean? Is prana something real? Is it measurable? And what did ancient yoga practitioners mean when they first used the term? These are the questions I explored with Bernie Clark on a recent episode of the Enlightened Anatomy Podcast. Bernie is one of the most influential voice

Enlightened Anatomy Podcast Episode 16 The yoga world loves certainty. If your hamstrings hurt, someone will tell you: “Micro-bend your knees.” “No, keep them straight.” “Tilt the pelvis forward.” “Actually, tuck the tailbone.” But when advice becomes that contradictory, it’s often a sign the science isn’t nearly as settled as social media makes it sound. What Is “Yoga Butt”? In episode 16 of the Enlightened Anatomy Podcast, I unpack the research behind so-called “yoga butt”

Wake up at 4am. Take a cold shower. Expose your anus to sunlight. Be sure to buy my nutrition supplement — link in bio. Instagram is full of “biohacks” like the list above — and, yes, the anus-sun claim is a thing and, yes, there’s usually an affiliate link for some supergreens smoothie mix. But real science (as in, rigorously tested interventions using the scientific method, not “bro science”) consistently points to a different picture. For episode 14 of the Enlightened Anat

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Are chakras real? Can you see them? What is kundalini energy? This is the topic I delve into in episode 10 of the Enlightened Anatomy...

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Knowing how your body adapts can be very empowering. This post details how our bones remodel themselvs based on the demand placed on them.

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Blog post defining the terms anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology as well as looking at the origins of the words.

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From my experience, it is a very common idea among yoga teachers and practitioners alike that most people’s breathing is suboptimal....

Yoga teachers often identify belly breathing as the best type of breath. Belly breathing occurs when the abdomen is displaced outward as...