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.
Author(s): Leslie Kaminoff
Edition: 1
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 233
Tags: Библиотека;Здоровье и народная медицина;Йога и медитация;Дыхательная йога;
Contents......Page 6
Acknowledgements......Page 8
Introduction......Page 10
1. Dynamics of Breathing......Page 12
2. Yoga and the Spine......Page 28
3. Understanding the Asanas......Page 40
4. Standing Posts......Page 44
5. Sitting Poses......Page 90
6. Kneeling Poses......Page 130
7. Supine Poses......Page 146
8. Prone Poses......Page 174
9. Arm Support Poses......Page 186
References and Resources......Page 222
Asana Indexes in Sanskrit and English......Page 224
About the Author......Page 230
About the Collaborator......Page 231
About the Illustrator......Page 232
