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Joints Overview

Our bodies have 15 main joints:

  • 2 Ankles and 2 Wrists
    • Moves in 6 primary directions
      1. Up
      2. Down
      3. Left
      4. Right
      5. Twist Left
      6. Twist Right
  • 2 Elbows and 2 Knees
    • Move in 2 directions
      1. Extend to hyperextension
      2. Contract
        1. Inside rotation - padmasana
        2. Outside rotation - virasana
  • 2 Shoulders and 2 Hips
    • Move in 7 directions
      1. Up
      2. Down
      3. Left
      4. Right
      5. Twist Left
      6. Twist Right
      7. Extension
  • Neck/Cervical spine
    • Move in 7 directions
      1. Up
      2. Down
      3. Left
      4. Right
      5. Twist Left
      6. Twist Right
      7. Extension
  • Lumbar Spine
    • Moves in 6 directions
  • Thoracic Spine
  • Fingers and toes also have their own joints

As we create flows in yoga we want to make sure to activate each joint in each direction at least once.

Joints Overview