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Yoga Anatomy |  | Author: Leslie Kaminoff
Creators: Sharon Ellis, Amy Matthews
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Category: Book
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Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 1480
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 232
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0736062785
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7046
EAN: 9780736062787
ASIN: 0736062785
Publication Date: June 20, 2007
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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 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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 YOGA ANATOMY October 22, 2009
S. A. Moona
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great book for poses (asanas) and the muscles that are worked in each pose. Wonderful depictions of the human anatomy.
Genuine Value October 17, 2009
Leslie Portillo (Bixby, Oklahoma USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had plenty of A&P over the years as a nurse and a personal trainer. This book provides a whole new perspective on anatomy. It provides a very clear presentation of the information with the drawings, which makes it easy to comprehend and in turn retain. I highly recommend it if you are a student of yoga. Even if you have had A&P before, you will learn from it.
Deep Wisdom, clearly presented October 14, 2009
G. B. Roberts (Earth)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The opening chapter alone is worth the price of this book. Re-imagining ourselves as our cellular components, then comparing the processes of a cell to the processes of our bodies... wow! I had learned much about prana in my many years of practice, but this was my first taste of apana, sthira, and sukha! Truthfully, I find much less value in the detailed anatomical descriptions (very technical) and much more value in the author's philosophy, which is sprinkled throughout the book in chapter headings and side notes. A valuable addition to any yogi or yogini's library!
Fantastic book September 25, 2009
B. Maloney
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the best illustrated books on the subject that I have seen. My opinion has been seconded by a yoga teacher, massage therapist, and chiropractor. They are equally impressed. I use it help me perfect the poses, and identify where the aches and pains are coming from. Highly recommend.
 Clear and Concise September 16, 2009
Julie Clayton (Portland, OR)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Clear, concise, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated, Yoga Anatomy gives an anatomical perspective of the human body in yoga poses. Each pose is treated with information about its classification and level, key (body) structures used, joint actions, parts of the body working, muscles being lengthened, breathing activity, obstacles, cautions, and notes. Kaminoff does a fine job of explaining--and showing--how the muscles, spine, breathing, and body position are connected and how to get the most out of your yoga practice.
This Silver Nautilus award-winning book is a yoga instructor's delight. People like myself who dabble in yoga will find that it offers invaluable insight into the inner workings of yoga poses within the body. The anatomical drawings that accompany each pose make it an easy-to-use resource and even if you didn't read the accompanying text, you would learn something. For those who haven't had an introduction to the philosophy of yoga or the practice, I'd suggest that you read a yoga "primer" as well, since Yoga Anatomy delves into the details without much preamble--although, the first two chapters thoroughly explain the finer points of breathing and the spine (postural development). This book is a valuable resource and worth keeping in your home library of healing arts.
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