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Yoga Anatomy

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First published: 2007
Pages: 233

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About this book

“Yoga Anatomy” by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews is a detailed guide that offers a deep dive into the world of yoga. It features colorful anatomical diagrams, a variety of asanas, vinyasas, and extensive information about the anatomy underlying each yoga movement.

The book is organized into sections based on the type of pose, standing, sitting, kneeling, supine, prone, and arm supports. It enlightens readers on how specific muscles react to joint movements, how pose modifications can increase or decrease effectiveness, and the interconnectedness of the spine, breathing, and body position. It’s a useful tool for those practicing or teaching yoga.

About the author

Leslie Kaminoff

Kaminoff is a yoga educator who studied with T. K. V. Desikachar and has taught breathing and anatomy for over forty years, and Yoga Anatomy, written with Amy Matthews and illustrated in cutaway, became the standard reference in teacher training. He is not a doctor or a physiotherapist and says so.

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