Abigail Ellsworth
Anatomy of Yoga: An Instructors Inside Guide to Improving Your Poses
- ISBN 13:
- 9781554077663
- author:
- Abigail Ellsworth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Firefly Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 224mm X 10mm
- Genre:
- Training Sports & Recreation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Anatomical illustrations of yoga poses help you understand the muscles engaged. This book provides a visual reference for yoga teachers and students to identify the active and stabilizing muscles used in each pose. By understanding which muscles are involved, you can tailor your practice to address specific areas of tension or injury. The book explains the basics of yoga, breathing, and the spine, focusing on the core musculature. It covers various poses, including warm-ups, standing poses, forward bends, back bends, seated and twisted poses, arm-balancing poses, inversions, restorative poses, and sequences like sun salutation. The author also provides helpful tips on safety, form, and modification to suit individual needs. This guide is useful for anyone looking to enhance their personal yoga practice or seeking a visual aid for teaching yoga classes.