Yoga anatomy /
Kaminoff, Leslie.
Yoga anatomy / Leslie Kaminoff ; illustrated by Sharon Ellis. - x, 221 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes indexes.
Dynamics of breathing -- Yoga and the spine -- Understanding the asanas -- Standing poses -- Sitting poses -- Kneeling poses -- Supine poses -- Prone poses -- Arm support poses. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9.
"See inside every yoga pose! With clear 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."--BOOK JACKET.
9780736062787 (soft cover) 0736062785 (soft cover)
2007010050
Hatha yoga
Human anatomy
RA781.7 / .K356 2007
613.7046
Yoga anatomy / Leslie Kaminoff ; illustrated by Sharon Ellis. - x, 221 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes indexes.
Dynamics of breathing -- Yoga and the spine -- Understanding the asanas -- Standing poses -- Sitting poses -- Kneeling poses -- Supine poses -- Prone poses -- Arm support poses. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9.
"See inside every yoga pose! With clear 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."--BOOK JACKET.
9780736062787 (soft cover) 0736062785 (soft cover)
2007010050
Hatha yoga
Human anatomy
RA781.7 / .K356 2007
613.7046