Published on: March 21, 2025
A detailed and interactive session titled “Understanding the Joints and Motion and Muscle Function during Yoga Exercises” was conducted on March 21, 2025, aiming to educate students on the biomechanical principles that govern movement during yoga practice. This session offered a comprehensive exploration of joint mechanics—such as flexion, extension, rotation, abduction, and lateral flexion—and explained how these movements are integrated into common yoga postures. By linking theory with practical application, the session provided a deeper understanding of how the body works during yoga.
The primary objective was to enhance students’ knowledge of how joints and muscles coordinate to support safe, effective, and mindful yoga practice. Participants learned about the roles of agonist muscles (primary movers), antagonists (muscles that resist movement), and stabilizers (muscles that maintain balance and posture). The discussion emphasized how muscle coordination and joint awareness can prevent injury, promote structural alignment, and improve overall physical performance in yoga. Real-time demonstrations and anatomical explanations helped clarify these concepts, making them applicable to daily practice.
A total of 109 students attended the session and actively engaged in observing, discussing, and applying the concepts. As a result, they gained valuable insights into how to execute yoga poses with better precision, alignment, and control. Many reported noticeable improvements in body awareness, posture, flexibility, and muscular strength. With an improved understanding of functional anatomy, students felt more confident in adjusting their practice to suit their individual physical needs and limitations.
In conclusion, the session provided essential knowledge that bridges the gap between physical anatomy and yoga practice. It empowered students to adopt a more informed, conscious, and injury-preventive approach, leading to a safer and more holistic yoga experience that supports long-term physical health and well-being.
