Yoga Anatomy

by Human Kinetics Publishers

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Label:Human Kinetics Publishers
Pages:221
Binding:Paperback
Publication Date:2007-06-20
Published By:Human Kinetics Publishers
ASIN:0736062785
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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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good reference! - Reviewed on 2008-11-10
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1 customer found this review helpful.

i refer to this book whenever i feel stuck in my advancement on a pose; sometimes, it helps to see and understand what my muscles and joints should be ideally doing.
the chapter on breathing turned on a huge lamp-light for me, and my practice has enhanced greatly as a result.
yoga anatomy - Reviewed on 2008-11-02
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2 customers found this review helpful.

This book is extremely informative. I love it and it is absolutely a book I look at daily .
Anatomy Must Have - Reviewed on 2008-10-31
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2 customers found this review helpful.

Namaste,

This book is an excellent resource for basic anatomy. It conveys a general understanding of properly approaching foundational asanas. The layout is easy to use and reference. It has a glossary of asanas in English and Sanskrit.The drawings are superb; they were done by an artist with a medical background.

Valuable tidbits that aid in the precision of asanas are provided. If you are not already practicing theses, they make a difference maximizing the benefits of your practice. (ie. adjustments to breath, shifts to weight)

Also, when considering an injury, the illustrations are a great aid to quickly understanding how to make adjustments in asanas and practice, which poses to emphasize, avoid or modify. Om.
yoga anatomy - Reviewed on 2008-10-18
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2 customers found this review helpful.

As a physical therapist and a yoga practicioner it was great to have all the asanas explained really well by very good drawings and muscle actions. EXCELENT book for ALL yoga practicioners and medical professionals alike to understand exactly what is involved with each and every asana.
Yoga - Mind and Body - Reviewed on 2008-10-09
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2 customers found this review helpful.

A very useful book to all yogis who want to know more about their body
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