Yoga Anatomy

See inside every yoga pose! With clear, expert instruction and full-color, detailed anatomical drawings, Yoga Anatomy depicts the most common yoga poses to provide a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. From breathing to standing yoga poses, see how each muscle is used, how slight alterations of a yoga pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked. This yoga book is an invaluable resource—one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light.

Yoga Anatomy Highlights:

  • Detailed anatomical drawings of yoga poses in full color
  • Learn how the spine, breathing and body position are fundamentally linked
  • See how each muscle is used in different yoga poses


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