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Anatomy of Yoga: An Instructor’s Inside Guide to Improving Your Poses
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Remarkable computer-generated illustrations of the muscles used during the most popular yoga poses.
Yoga teachers and students can use this book as a visual reference to the muscles that are engaged by specific yoga poses. Each pose is shown in a full-color photograph opposite a detailed and annotated anatomical drawing that identifies the active and stabilizing muscles being used. By identifying affected muscles, practitioners can maximize the benefits of each pose and even design a personalized yoga routine that focuses on their specific problem areas.
Anatomy of Yoga explains the basics of yoga, breathing and the spine, concentrating on the body’s core musculature. It covers:
Yoga warm-up
Standing poses
Forward bends
Back bends
Seated and twisted poses
Poses that balance arms
Inversions
Restorative poses
Sequences, such as sun salutation
There are numerous asides, including “best for” information boxes that describe the muscles that work the most during each pose. Tip boxes give hints on safety and form and outline the target muscles for and benefits of each pose. The author also suggests creative ways to modify the intensity of an exercise.
Anatomy of Yoga is an expert guide that is extremely useful for anyone interested in enhancing a personal yoga fitness routine. It will also interest yoga instructors who want a visual aid that clearly illustrates the benefits of each exercise.
(20101025)
From the Publisher
Anatomy of Yoga
An indispensable visual reference for yoga practitioners and instructors
Anatomy of Yoga reveals in instructive detail the physical discipline that leads to greater awareness of mind and body. Step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve each pose and full-color photographs illustrate the correct form. These are coupled with remarkable, computer-generated, fully annotated anatomical illustrations that identify the musculature. With a new understanding of which are the active and stabilizing muscles you can maximize the benefit of each asana, or pose. You will be guided through proper breathing techniques and a variety of asanas to incorporate into sequences that are suitable for the absolute beginner to the most advanced yogi. Numerous asides, such as modifications, “best for” and what-to-avoid information boxes, as well as contradictions and cautions, help you strive for excellence while avoiding injury.
English and Sanskrit names with their meaningBreathing basics and the spineYoga warm-up and cool-downStanding posesForward bendsBackbendsSeated poses and twistsPoses that balance armsArm supports and inversionsRestorative posesSequencesGlossaries
Learn about each pose and how to perform it properly
Warrior Pose II
Pronunciation & meaning
Virabhadrasana II (veer-ah-bah- DRAHS-anna)Virabhadra = the name of a fierce warrior
Level
Beginner
Benefits
Strengthens legs and anklesStretches legs, ankles, groins, chest, and shouldersStimulates digestionIncreases stamina
Bharadvaja’s Twist
Pronunciation & meaning
Bharadvajasana I (bah-ROD-va- JAHS-anna)Bharadvaja = the name of a great Hindu sage
Level
Beginner
Benefits
Stretches spine, shoulders, and hipsStimulates digestionRelieves stress
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Pronunciation & meaning
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (aa-KAH pah-DAH rah-JAH-cop-poh- TAHS-anna)eka = one; pada = foot or leg; raja = king; kapota = pigeon or dove
Level
Advanced
Benefits
Stretches hips, thighs, spine, chest, shoulders, neck, and abdominalsStrengthens spine
Learn which muscles are activated in each pose
Warrior Pose II
Best for
gluteus maximusgluteus mediusobliquus externusbiceps femorissartoriusadductor longusadductor magnussartorius
Bharadvaja’s Twist
Best for
deltoideusrhomboideuslatissimus dorsiinfraspinatusteres majorteres minorerector spinaemultifidus spinaeobliquus internus
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Best for
quadratus lumborumlatissimus dorsisartoriusvastus intermediusiliopsoasserratus anteriorobliquus externuspectoralis majorpectoralis minor
Publisher : Firefly Books; Illustrated edition (September 23, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1554077664
ISBN-13 : 978-1554077663
Item Weight : 1.75 pounds
Dimensions : 0.5 x 9 x 11 inches
13 reviews for Anatomy of Yoga: An Instructor’s Inside Guide to Improving Your Poses
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Karen Fiorillo –
Illistrations are clear
Good supplemental book for yoga teachers
Amazon Customer –
helps determine which muscles and joints will be used in pose
I am recovering from hip replacement surgery and am easing back into yoga. This book helps me decide which poses I can safely do now and in he future. The pictures and pose instructions are extremely informative and helpful.
Amazon User –
Great for a Beginner
Those new to the practice will find this to be an awesome tool. This book does not have every pose in the world, but it has what I believe to be the basics. The graphics are big and show each pose very well. Illustrations have both a live model demonstrating the poses and a computer generated model in full color depicting the muscle groups being used.As a newbie to the practice, I appreciate the fact that the author included pronunciation and meaning of each pose, level each pose is suited for, practice avoidance, and the benefits of the pose. Also included, which are winners for me, are step-by-step instructions on how to do the poses as well as HOW LONG. During my limited research of yoga books, many explained the poses, but the ones I came across never had a time of how long to hold each position.There are about five yoga sequences included in the back of the book. These sequences range from beginner to advanced levels. Again, more advanced users may complain that these sequences are lacking, but for beginners it is a great illustration of how to implement the practice and provides examples of how different poses can be grouped together.
jeanne humphrey –
Yoga anatomy
Iâm a beginner yoga student-I used the book to help determine the benefits and disadvantages of choosing certain poses.Itâs important to consider certain poses when someone has specific health concerns.
cv –
Great step by step book
I like that this book gives you step by step instructions on how to get in and out of poses. The anatomy is not overwhelming and written in layman terms so that it is understandable. The illustration could be a little better and it could have more variety in poses but it is a great starter book. I especially like the each pose tells you what it is good for. For instance, this pose stretches these muscles and strengthens these others. It also makes comments on how to do it right and common mistakes to avoid.
kristin87 –
Interesting and Informative
This book is so wonderful! The first section tells you about the poses themselves with pictures to go along. It also gives you the options for the modified positions, which is helpful. After that, you will find images of those same positions, however these images show the musculoskeletal system. It shows you exactly which muscles you are supposed to be working while completing these poses. That part was awesome, there are poses that I can do very well, but that’s sometimes because I don’t know what I’m actually supposed to focus on, for example, I may be using back strength instead of core strength. Once I went over this section of the book it changed my practice completely. I would recommend this completely!
dago007 –
If you love yoga
If you love yoga as I do this book is for you. I has illustrations of each pose along with modifications and ALSO the effects of the poses on the body and internal organs too! As a yoga instructor I like that little bit of extra info to share with my student.
KP –
Great illustrations, but content is lacking
Not very informative or helpful. It was like reading a yoga magazine when you really wanted a book. It is just missing a few hundred poses and a lot of information. The sequencing portion (which is why I purchased this particular book) was especially disappointing. Just a half a dozen pages of very common combinations. The illustrations are great though.
aru –
Received parcel in time. Glad I bought this book. Everyone’s are well explained and elaborated. I recommend to all who wants to learn anatomy of yoga. Gives extra ift to yr knowledge.
Lady Reb –
So impressed with this book. I am already benefitting from the explanations on how to get the most out of each pose and the pictorially detailed specific muscles that are worked. Excellent book for teachers and students of yoga alike.
Cm –
Was in âbrand newâ condition.
Katewy –
Great book, very informative. Will help with my studies of the postures.
Tabby –
Great guide with very clear photos