Yoga is great for keeping bones and joints healthy and happy.

But have you ever wondered exactly what your bones are doing during a yoga pose?

Here’s a scientific animation examining just that!

The skeleton moves through poses like downward facing dog, mountain, crow and even does a headstand. Check it out!

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Editor: Ashleigh Hitchcock

Photo: video still