Aug
05
2009
Yoga Anatomy (Paperback)
Product Description
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 (more…)
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By best uk paid surveys , August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent anatomical guide
Having studied anatomy for nearly 3 decades, I can appreciate the accuracy of the depictions and the muscles utilized in the described poses.
By Twyla, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
yoga anatomy
The first 2 chapters about breathing were a bit hard to follow. Although breathing is a big part of yoga, they were necessary.
By Gali, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Read
Very interesting book on Yoga that demonstrates all the parts of the body that different poses have an effect on. Also reviews some of the lesser poses.
By Oracle, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great starting point, excellent illustration but leaves a bit to be desired
The diagrams are beautifully presented and the format is concise and thorough in most regards. A great starting point for the dedicated practitioner or those interested in one day…
By Nahuel, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
The book is great for referencing basics of where muscles are in certain poses. Maybe it’s because of the style of yoga I study, but based on ashtanga, they left out a number of…
By Anonymous, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great investment
I bought this book in preparation for a yoga teacher training course, and have found it to be quite helpful in offering exactly what is happening in the body for each pose.
By Anonymous, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fantastic tool for understanding muscle involvement in Yoga posturesYoga Anatomy
I have been taking yoga lessons for about 2-1/2 years, mainly to help with lower back pain (I am in my late 60′s).
By Bindi, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book
This is a very well researched anatomy book. I find this book helpful in my yoga practise.
By Etana, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looking Hatha yoga
Very good handbook, the anatomical details are very good thruly realistic.
In a further edition the handbook must be developed on sitting poses with more images.
By Derenik, August 5, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
PERFECT BOOK
THIS BOOK IS REALLY WELL DONE AND ABSOLUTELY USEFUL TO TEACH YOGA AND ANY OTHER SPORT ACTIVITY