Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Yoga Anatomy
Book Review: Very technical for the casual yoga practicer
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book on the rave reviews but agree that if you just want to learn more about yoga poses and benefits, this book might be too technical. While I like the breakdown of the muscles used for certain asanas... the text refers to many parts that are not defined in the illustration.
It is an extremely "neat" book just to see the illustrations. I would recommend it if you have a good grasp of anatomy and are a teacher.
If this book could be improved for the layman, I would suggest labeling all the parts referred to in the text portion -- into the illustration.
Book Review: Yoga anatomy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent resource for building a thoughtful yoga class or practice. Many students have issues with specific muscles and this book helps you respond with good and in-depth understanding of which poses are a good choice for them.Book Review: Misses the point of the practice of yoga
Summary: 3 Stars
I was first attracted to yoga without knowing anything about it. I found that there is a profound spiritual empowerment in it. Having practiced contemplative meditation I found a great affinity with the yogic arts. I know the title of the book is called Yoga Anatomy but not to mention the spiritual side to yoga is incorrect. To use the analogy of Mr Kaminoff about the car and its engine. It is like having a great engine, steering, transmission and breaks but having no destination, nowhere to go. Remember Mr Kaminoff that we are living in a much too physical era. We have lost the link (yoga) with our own consciousness.Book Review: Incredibly detailed but too technical
Summary: 4 Stars
I am very curious about which muscles do what in my yoga poses, and why some poses hurt more than others, and what I should be doing with my back muscles in certain poses. I had hoped that this book would provide some answers, but I discovered that the book was written about yoga from an anatomy perspective rather than the other way around. I don't understand 90% of this book, because I don't know which muscles are being referenced and what the motion is that he's talking about. Adducted? Trapezius? I'm totally lost.
If I bought some kind of anatomical dictionary and used it to translate this book, I've no doubt the book would be wonderful. The illustrations are amazing, and I can tell that the text and the breakdown of each pose are thorough and not at all dry. Nevertheless, I'm going to have to ask a friend who's an RN for some help reading it. Yogis, be warned: you'll need some knowledge of anatomical terminology to understand this book.
Book Review: Excellent breakdown and linkage of postures
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is really good. It has an excellent introduction of breath anatomy and explains exactly what muscles and actions are being used in a posture. I also like how it links postures together. For example when looking at forward fold (Uttanasana) it says, for more in deptch exploration look at the sitting version Paschimottanasana. So it also helps with sequencing and linking ideas together. Chef recommends!