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| Yoga Anatomy | 
 enlarge | Author: Leslie Kaminoff
Creators: Amy Matthews, Sharon Ellis
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 960
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 221
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0736062785
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7046
EAN: 9780736062787
ASIN: 0736062785
Publication Date: June 20, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Too Technical May 25, 2008
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
As a yoga practitioner with little formal knowledge of anatomy, this book does not offer what I was looking for. I was hoping for something more practical that would give me an anatomical explanation and help with poses that I find difficult. Though the "Obstacles & Notes" section does offer this, the explanations are very technical, often referring to muscles not labeled on the drawings. It assumes that the reader speaks the language of anatomy and the illustrations, though beautiful, are confusing.
 See "Inside" Your Yoga Poses May 25, 2008
274 out of 275 found this review helpful
Yoga Anatomy is a book that gives the reader a look inside the human body as it is put in various yoga positions.
Chapter 1 covers the dynamics of breathing and actually covers some breathing physiology as well. Chapter 2 talks about the spine and gives some pretty detailed spinal information. Chapter 3 is short and covers the asanas.
The rest of the book, Chapters 4 through 9, make up the "meat" of the book and contains most of the anatomy information most readers probably bought the book for- what muscles are used in what poses. The way the book gives you the information is quite handy- it has a section on standing poses, sitting poses, kneeling poses, on-your-stomach poses, on-your-back poses, and arm supported poses. Sooo, all you have to do is pick a position/pose, and there you'll find pictures of what muscles are involved (and let me say, they show you some great angles of the poses to make sure the reader can see ALL the muscles that are involved). In addition to learing what muscles are involved, the book also tells you what joint actions are involved, as well as what body parts are working AND which ones are lengthening- neat!
A great reference book, its simply perfect for the yoga enthusiast that has become acquainted over time with muscles they never knew they had- but will now after reading this book! Also recommend The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution if plantar fasciitis pain keeps you from doing your yoga.
A master teacher! May 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Leslie Kaminoff is a master teacher - I heard him speak at the Yoga Therapy (SYTAR) conference and his ability to explain anatomy is superb. This book is clear, easy to follow, ties anatomy theory into yoga practice and was a joy to read. It links some more subtle yoga theory with anatomy concepts without getting lost in esoterics
and is less intimidating than Coulter's excellent book on Anatomy for Yoga. I am a yoga teacher-trainer and teach the anatomy for our program. I believe all yoga teachers should have a strong foundation in anatomy and that students also will benefit from a basic understanding of the human body. Our program will utilize this excellent text from now on.
The Best! May 20, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This text is TOTALLY well prepared. If you do yoga, it is a must have. If you like naked women without their skin, then, well, this is most interesting!
Seriously, as a yoga student who is nearly 60, it's been MOST useful.
HikerBob
Yoga in 3-D May 15, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I own and use many anatomy books, from Gray's to the coloring book. Could another book really offer anything new and interesting? Yes!!! Yoga Anatomy brings the subject to life, making muscles relevant not just to yoga, but to every day activities, too. The illustrations are cool and make you want to get down on the mat and practice and feel.
--Anita Boser, author of Undulation Exercises and Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young Again with Undulation
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