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Yoga Anatomy

by Leslie Kaminoff

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See inside every yoga pose With clear, expert instruction and full-color, detailed anatomical drawings, Yoga Anatomy depicts the most common asanas to provide a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself.

From breathing to standing poses, see how each muscle is used, how slight alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years, Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource--one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light.

Author Leslie Kaminoff is a recognized expert and teacher in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork. He is the founder of The Breathing Project, New York City's premiere yoga studio dedicated to the teaching of individualized, breath-centered yoga practice and therapy.

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With clear, expert instruction and full-color, detailed anatomical drawings, "Yoga Anatomy" depicts the most common asanas to provide a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself.

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Beautifully illustrated, this book helps you get under the skin to look at the effect yoga has on the body.
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anonymous, February 24, 2009 (view all comments by anonymous)
See "Inside" Your Yoga Poses

"Yoga Anatomy" is a book that gives the reader a look inside the human body as it is put in various yoga positions.

Chapter 1 covers the dynamics of breathing and actually covers some breathing physiology as well. Chapter 2 talks about the spine and gives some pretty detailed spinal information. Chapter 3 is short and covers the asanas.

The rest of the book, Chapters 4 through 9, make up the "meat" of the book and contains most of the anatomy information most readers probably bought the book for- what muscles are used in what poses. The way the book gives you the information is quite handy- it has a section on standing poses, sitting poses, kneeling poses, on-your-stomach poses, on-your-back poses, and arm supported poses. Sooo, all you have to do is pick a position/pose, and there you'll find pictures of what muscles are involved (and let me say, they show you some great angles of the poses to make sure the reader can see ALL the muscles that are involved). In addition to learing what muscles are involved, the book also tells you what joint actions are involved, as well as what body parts are working AND which ones are lengthening- neat!

A great reference book, its simply perfect for the yoga enthusiast that has become acquainted over time with muscles they never knew they had- but will now after reading this book! Also recommend "The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution" if plantar fasciitis pain keeps you from doing your yoga.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780736062787
Author:
Kaminoff, Leslie
Publisher:
Human Kinetics Publishers
Other:
Matthews, Amy
Illustrator:
Ellis, Sharon
Subject:
Yoga
Subject:
Human Anatomy
Subject:
Hatha yoga
Subject:
Anatomy
Subject:
Physiology
Publication Date:
July 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
221
Dimensions:
992x712x50 124
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