"The Anatomy of Yoga" is a full colour illustrated reference book detailing the actions of skeletal muscles within over 100 yoga asanas. Each asana is drawn with the relevant muscle actions superimposed. Consequently, the main muscles that are contracting to hold different aspects of the asana are illustrated in red, whereas those muscles that are being lengthened are shown in blue. Secondary muscles involved in these actions are shown in lighter shades of red or blue respectively. Each fully labelled illustration is accompanied by clear text describing which muscle is performing which function. Although it is unnecessary to know this information from the point of view of perfecting any given yoga asana, the purpose of this book is to give detailed anatomical information for inclusion in the anatomy curriculum of a yoga teacher training course. As such, it is presented in a format that will make the study of musculo-skeletal anatomy more dynamic and specifically relevant to yoga.
- ISBN10 1905367082
- ISBN13 9781905367085
- Publish Date 30 August 2007
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 1 April 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lotus Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English