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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
Customers say
Customers find the illustrations in the book excellent, replete with great pictures. They also say the content is understandable and helpful for improving yoga.
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