The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Motion
Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones
The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy is the definitive guide to the study of yoga anatomy--a perfect companion book for any yoga teacher or practitioner seeking to understand the biomechanics of the body as it applies to yoga practice. The book is visually designed in quick reference format to offer useful information about the main skeletal muscles that are central to yoga, with asanas to demonstrate the particular muscles and muscle groups. Over 180 full color illustrations detail each muscle's origin, insertion, and action in order to clearly reveal how the muscles come into play in the movements and postures of yoga.
Knowledge of yoga anatomy is paramount to the ability to teach or practice with no injury to one's self or others. With this foundation in place, it is possible to focus on the spiritual element of yoga as well as the physical. Yoga is a union of the two, so where appropriate, the more profound side of the practice is mentioned as it relates to the...
Knowledge of yoga anatomy is paramount to the ability to teach or practice with no injury to one's self or others. With this foundation in place, it is possible to focus on the spiritual element of yoga as well as the physical. Yoga is a union of the two, so where appropriate, the more profound side of the practice is mentioned as it relates to the...
Рік:
2015
Видавництво:
North Atlantic Books
Мова:
english
ISBN 10:
1583949844
ISBN 13:
9781583949849
Файл:
PDF, 11.28 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2015