Anatomy of Yoga

The 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 meaning • Breathing basics and the spine
• Yoga warm-up and cool-down • Standing poses • Forward bends
• Backbends • Seated poses and twists • Poses that balance arms
• Arm supports and inversions • Restorative poses • Sequences  •     Glossaries