Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition
Four years after the publication of the best-selling book, “Yoga Anatomy,” authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, with publisher Human Kinetics, have released, “Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition.” Their updated edition of “Yoga Anatomy” combines detailed anatomical illustrations with yoga poses and exercises to bring the relationship between yoga and anatomy to life. With asanas, vinyasas, full-color anatomical illustrations, and in-depth information, “Yoga Anatomy” provides a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself.
The full-color book (including 40 more detailed illustrations than in the first edition) sorts yoga poses into six sections—standing, sitting, kneeling, prone, supine, and arm supports—providing an inside look into each pose and a better understanding of movements, breathing, and muscle and joint interaction while performing each.
From breathing to inversions to standing poses, readers will see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints, how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked.
“The view of yoga used in this book is based on the structure and function of the human body,” Kaminoff explains. “Because yoga practice emphasizes the relationship of the breath and the spine, we pay particular attention to those systems. By viewing all other body structures in light of their relationship to the breath and spine, yoga becomes the integrating principle for the study of anatomy.”
In “Yoga Anatomy,” Kaminoff and Matthews, both internationally recognized experts and teachers in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork, have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts alike.
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.
“Yoga speaks of getting at something deep inside of us—the true self,” says Kaminoff. “This book takes the opposing stand—that in order to go deeply inside of ourselves we must journey within our physical bodies. Once there, we will not only understand our anatomy but also directly experience the reality that gives rise to the core concepts of yoga.”For more information, or to order a copy of Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition, visit www.HumanKinetics.com or call 1.800.747.4457. Yoga Anatomy can also be purchased on Amazon.com. —SN
