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.
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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- 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 teaching. That said, I feel it falls short in other areas, particularly in that the author doesn't do much to explain the various therapeutic effects or contraindications of each pose. Because I fear his audience may include a fair few absolute beginners, I think it the responsible thing to do to advise which poses are ... Read More
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- 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 muscles being contracted.
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- 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.This book has a good number of asanas, but they are more basic.A great read for being able to offer modifications to a class or to know how a pose might affect an injured body.Definitely worth the $$.
Rating: - A fantastic tool for understanding muscle involvement in Yoga postures
Yoga Anatomy
I have been taking yoga lessons for about 2-1/2 years, mainly to help with lower back pain (I am in my late 60's).And, the yoga helps tremendously; the stiffness pain is bearable, and only occasionally do I have to resort to taking Tylenol.But, I wanted to understand just which muscles, tendons, and perhaps nerves were being strengthened, stretched or protected by the various yoga postures, including some postures that my physician as well as a few yoga instructors ... Read More
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- Excellent Book
This is a very well researched anatomy book.I find this book helpful in my yoga practise.
- Great starting point, excellent illustration but leaves a bit to be desiredThe diagrams are beautifully presented and the format is concise and thorough in most regards. A great starting point for the dedicated practitioner or those interested in one day teaching. That said, I feel it falls short in other areas, particularly in that the author doesn't do much to explain the various therapeutic effects or contraindications of each pose. Because I fear his audience may include a fair few absolute beginners, I think it the responsible thing to do to advise which poses are ... Read More
- disappointedThe book is great for referencing basics of where muscles are in certain poses.Maybe it's because of the style of yoga I study, but based on ashtanga, they left out a number of muscles being contracted.
- Great investmentI bought this book in preparation for a yoga teacher training course, and have found it to be quite helpful in offering exactly what is happening in the body for each pose.This book has a good number of asanas, but they are more basic.A great read for being able to offer modifications to a class or to know how a pose might affect an injured body.Definitely worth the $$.
- 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).And, the yoga helps tremendously; the stiffness pain is bearable, and only occasionally do I have to resort to taking Tylenol.But, I wanted to understand just which muscles, tendons, and perhaps nerves were being strengthened, stretched or protected by the various yoga postures, including some postures that my physician as well as a few yoga instructors ... Read More
- Excellent BookThis is a very well researched anatomy book.I find this book helpful in my yoga practise.
