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Yoga Anatomy-2nd Edition [Paperback]

Leslie Kaminoff , Amy Matthews
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Book Description

October 28, 2011

The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated, expanded, and better than ever!

With more asanas, vinyasas, full-color anatomical illustrations, and in-depth information, the second edition of Yoga Anatomy provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself.

From breathing to inversions to standing poses, 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.

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.

With Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition, authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, both internationally recognized experts and teachers in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork, have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts alike.


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About the Author

Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga educator inspired by the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar, one of the world's foremost authorities on the therapeutic uses of yoga. Leslie is the founder of The Breathing Project, a New York City educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the teaching of individualized breath-centered yoga.

An internationally recognized specialist with over 32 years’ experience in the fields of yoga and breath anatomy, Kaminoff has led workshops for many of the leading yoga associations, schools, and training programs in the United States. He has also helped to organize international yoga conferences and has actively participated in the ongoing national debate regarding certification standards for yoga teachers and therapists.

Kaminoff has been a featured yoga expert in publications such as Yoga Journal and The New York Times, as well as online at WebMD, FoxNews Online, and Health.com. He is the founder of the highly respected international yoga blog eSutra, coauthor of the best-selling first edition of Yoga Anatomy, and creator of the DVD Breath-Centered Yoga with Leslie Kaminoff and the highly successful online course yogaanatomy.net. He resides in New York City and Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Amy Matthews has been teaching movement since 1994. She is a certified Laban movement analyst, a Body–Mind Centering teacher, and an infant developmental movement educator. She is registered with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association) as a somatic movement therapist and educator, and with IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists).

Matthews coteaches the Body–Mind Centering and yoga programs in California and New York City for the School for Body-Mind Centering. She was on the faculty of the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies for 10 years. Together, Matthews and Kaminoff lead The Breathing Project's advanced studies program for movement professionals committed to extending their professional skills and knowledge.

Matthews integrates somatic practices and yoga in her private practice as a movement educator, and she teaches embodied anatomy and movement workshops for programs in the United States, Canada, Israel, Ireland, England, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Japan. Matthews coauthored the first edition of Yoga Anatomy. She currently resides in New York City.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 2 edition (October 28, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1450400248
  • ISBN-13: 978-1450400244
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.7 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars See "Inside" Your Yoga Poses January 22, 2012
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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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book. December 21, 2012
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The book is very good. Well written with lots of photos and illustrations. I now understand how my psoas muscle works.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Use it all the time... September 20, 2012
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This is a great book for yoga beginners and teachers. I am a yoga instructor and I bought it so that I'd have an easy reference point for poses and sanskrit names. I use it often to help plan my class sequencing.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding overview
I'm loving this book. I go back and refer to it all the time. I feel I have a good awareness of my body and what is being used in a pose. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Andy H
5.0 out of 5 stars A required text in my yoga teacher training
The second edition of Yoga Anatomy has more actual anatomy than the first edition (which I also have). A vast improvement. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Happycat
5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga Anatomy
This book is compact and informative with lots of clear unique and detailed diagrams .It is a later version than the edition available in the local libraries. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Steph
4.0 out of 5 stars great reference !
I am just starting out with yoga and I wanted something to show me the muscles used during asanas.....this is the book!
Published 14 days ago by NC beach girl
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing!
I am so glad I purchased this book. Every pose has the Sanskrit spelling and pronunciation. The anatomy and actions broken down so clearly make learning the poses and being minful... Read more
Published 17 days ago by amber gravel
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!
I am so amazed with the way this book explains all you need to know about the pose's effect on the body I could not put into words how much this book explains value Yoga is for... Read more
Published 18 days ago by DreamCatcherDD
5.0 out of 5 stars YOGA ANATOMY
GREAT BOOK- Illustrations are thorough and clear. Very good for teaching students about their bodies and the benefits of YOGA for overall health. THANK YOU!
Published 23 days ago by Susan Shell
5.0 out of 5 stars Gives my Yoga practice greater depth and awareness.
Leslie Kaminoff is without a doubt a gifted teacher and passionate Yogi. If you are seeking to understand more about your daily practice, how your body works and the power of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alison Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
Informative and Fabulous! I enjoy the book, and use the information to be more conscious of the healing benefits when I practice yoga!
Published 1 month ago by Selene
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Informative Yoga Book I Have Read
The book contains carefully researched scientific data about the human body. The book commences with the basic structures of the body then explains how all of the poses improve... Read more
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