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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “I guess I’m one of those people that likes to understand the how and why of everything I do. Therefore, whenever I workout, I find myself wondering about the purpose of each particular exercise. Am I actually working, strengthen, or stretching my muscles in a way that is beneficial to my body or...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is a great reference book for yoga anatomy and was one of my textbooks in both anatomy classes that I have taken. Excellent photographs and explanations. Leslie Kamanoff rocks!”
Jeanne K. Doss wrote this review Sunday, February 3, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Best anatomy Yoga book I have read.”
Tracy Ruth Waters wrote this review Wednesday, February 15, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“for a more scientific look at yoga...”
Mellifluous wrote this review Monday, January 23, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff discusses yoga's effect on the body and the body's effect on yoga. Kaminoff starts by explaining the dynamics of breathing and of yoga breath. This section alone is worth the cost of the book! I noticed an immediate improvement in my breathing during yoga poses and therefore an improvement in the poses after reading the section on breathing. Yoga Anatomy then goes on to show yoga poses from an anatomical view highlighting the parts of the body that should be working and/or that are affected by the pose. The yoga name and a translation for each pose is provided. Each pose is classified and given a level. The joints that are active, the work the body is doing, the muscles being lengthened, the obstacles for each pose, notes to help with the pose, and breathing are all discussed in relationship to each pose. There are moments when the descriptions for the poses have so much in common, the reader feels a sense of de ja vu while reading. I even felt like there were times when I wasn't actually internalizing what I was reading until I was moving into a pose the next day or even a few days later and would suddenly remember reading about the pose and realize why the pose hadn't been working for me and how to correct my stance, my breathing, or my focus. Yoga Anatomy is easy to read and understand, but a reader should be prepared to take some time, especially if the goal is to use the book to improve one's yoga practice. I read it a little at a time over several months in order to internalize what I read about each pose. Yoga Anatomy is a great book for anyone interested in practicing yoga or for anyone who practices yoga but struggles from time to time with a pose or yoga breath. Yoga Anatomy has earned a permanent place on my bookshelf as a reference book! After all, it's already proven beneficial to my yoga practice.
T. L. Cooper wrote this review Wednesday, December 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Good anatomy book.”
Carly wrote this review Wednesday, August 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“one of the best anatomy books”
Mercedes wrote this review Tuesday, July 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I wish I could give this book six stars! It really is worth picking up even if all you do is look at the amazing pictures. This book could be a text book for any individiual who wants to deepen their understanding of yoga because it honestly covers it all. ”
Lxpetrik wrote this review Thursday, June 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I reference book for all the basic yoga postures. The visual format is useful for understanding which muscles are engaged in each posture, but some knowledge of anatomical terms is required to fully understand the descriptions.”
Elizabeth P wrote this review Sunday, April 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting and helpful. ”
Molly B wrote this review Sunday, January 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
