Yoga Anatomy

Very informative book for yoga students. Very nicely explained Anatomy with every Aasna.

Good reference book for existing yoga practitioners to understand the underlying muscle groups that are activated for each asana. This is not a guide book to learn asanas. Also at times it is a bit sketchy, there is very little explanation to connect the pictures and the write-up.

I found this book so helpful and information to know the hidden mystery behind the effectiveness of yoga in body muscle and bone.

This is one of the best books which explains Asanas and body Anatomy. The graphical representation makes every thing so simple and one cand understand the benefits and limitations of any Asana very easily...

this book is just about ok.. you need to know the human anatomy and the names of all muscles and ligaments to really understand this well... i do yoga on a regular basis .. and since i dont have a teacher to guide me i bought this book ... the drawing are good but its not easy to understand the scientific terms ... its not for beginners but for advanced yoga praction edit..--- after few days i decided to give this book another go .. i read it with a anatomy dictionary by my side.. i made notes and read it again.. and what a difference it made... i now have a much better understandin of the asanas.. and i have also learnt the human anatomy whic is helping me do yoga with a conscious effort.. this book is a great great buy... a book i will cherish forever... just a little bit more time.. and more effort .. this book is a gem .

Good Book, print quality is perfect.

knowledgeable book

The Yoga Anatomy (Third Edition) book contains very valuable and detailed knowledge, especially for anyone interested in understanding how the body works in yoga practice. The explanations and illustrations are very helpful for learning the anatomy behind different poses. However, the copy I received was slightly damaged. The pages at the top corner were bent, which made the book look a bit used rather than completely new. Overall, the content of the book is excellent and very informative. It would have been perfect if the book had arrived in completely new condition.

A condition d'être anglophone, cet ouvrage de Leslie Kaminoff est une référence pour l'anatomie du yoga. Les images et schémas sont de très grande qualité, on apprend beaucoup sur les systèmes du corps humains (musculaires, ligamenteux, osseux...) et l'on y trouve de très bonnes idées de postures pour varier les pratiques en fonction de nos besoins physiques. Seul bémol à noter (même si ce n'est pas le but de l'ouvrage), il aurait été encore - plus - parfait si l'auteur précisait les adaptations aux postures en cas de contrindication ainsi que la meilleure façon d'entrer ou de sortir de l'asana pour préserver les articulations.

Spedizione e condizioni del prodotto impeccabili. Il libro è in lingua inglese, e tratta di vari argomenti come: Respiro, sistema muscolare e scheletrico, varie posizioni. Le immagini sono veramente ben fatte. Per ogni asana vengono indicati i muscoli interessati e la loro azione.

This book contents are very useful.

O guia e perfeito para a compreensão de cada Asana. Amei pela abordagem da respiração, inovadora e esclarecedora quanto a respiração diafragmatica , pois não conseguia conceber como alguma respiração não envolveria o diafragma! Entende a respiração como uma mudança de formas espaciais me foi bem útil.

For years, I'd been happily flowing through Vinyasa classes, attempting to fold myself into various shapes, and generally feeling good. But there was always this little voice in the back of my head asking, "Okay, but how is this actually working? What muscles are really doing the heavy lifting (or lengthening)? Am I even doing this pose correctly for my body?" Enter "Yoga Anatomy" by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews. This book is the answer to every curious yogi's unspoken questions. It's not just a dry textbook; it's like having a brilliant, patient anatomy professor right there on your mat with you. The real stars of this book are the illustrations. Full-color, detailed, and showing muscles and skeletal structures in action within each pose – they are simply phenomenal. I spent ages just poring over them, finally understanding why my hamstrings scream in certain forward folds or why my shoulders feel a particular way in Chaturanga. It breaks down complex movements into understandable visual information. But it's not just pretty pictures. The accompanying text is clear, concise, and incredibly insightful. It explains the principles of breathing, the relationship between the spine and movement, and how slight adjustments in a pose can completely change its effect. It empowers you to move beyond just mimicking shapes and truly understand what's happening inside your body. This book has profoundly impacted my personal practice. I approach poses with more intelligence and awareness. I can make modifications that genuinely serve my body, rather than just following general cues. It's also given me so much more appreciation for the incredible complexity and adaptability of the human form. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a budding yoga teacher, or just someone who wants to understand their body better while on the mat, "Yoga Anatomy" is an invaluable resource. It's detailed without being overwhelming, impactful in its clarity, and has made my yoga journey so much richer and more informed. Consider it your body's new best friend on the path to deeper understanding.