Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Yoga Anatomy
Book Review: An excellent work on yoga anatomy for a very reasonable price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yoga anatomy is a detailed work on how the various yoga asanas impact us at an anatomical level. For a variety of standing, sitting, kneeling, supine, prone and arm support yoga poses the key anatomical structures, joint and limb actions, working and lengthening of muscles and breathing involved in the pose are described. The obstacles to getting into the poses are also described. I found this to be extremely useful. The diagrams are detailed and by looking at it one would know what muscles and joints are involved in the yoga posture. Getting into a posture is not very difficult for many; but the question is if they are doing it the right way by involving the right muscles and joints. For example the book clearly mentions that in Uttanasana (standing forward bend) hip flexion is the main joint action but if the hamstrings are tight then spine flexes to compensate for it. By being aware of this fact, one can focus on flexing the hip and correctly get into the pose without flexing the spine much. By being aware of the correct muscles groups/ joints my yoga practice has benefitted immensely. My hip has opened easing pressure on my spinal muscles and my back pain has eased considerably because of that. For some poses, the book does not pictorically depict all the muscles mentioned in the description. The book talks about latissimus dorsi lengthening in Utkatasana but the illustration does not show that. Overall, this is a great book for a very reasonable price!
Book Review: Anatomy Must Have
Summary: 5 Stars
Namaste,
This book is an excellent resource for basic anatomy. It conveys a general understanding of properly approaching foundational asanas. The layout is easy to use and reference. It has a glossary of asanas in English and Sanskrit.The drawings are superb; they were done by an artist with a medical background.
Valuable tidbits that aid in the precision of asanas are provided. If you are not already practicing theses, they make a difference maximizing the benefits of your practice. (ie. adjustments to breath, shifts to weight)
Also, when considering an injury, the illustrations are a great aid to quickly understanding how to make adjustments in asanas and practice, which poses to emphasize, avoid or modify. Om.
Book Review: Any library strong in yoga or new age will find this anatomical approach specific and invaluable.
Summary: 5 Stars
Plenty of books outline the fundamentals of yoga, but how many provide an illustrated anatomical guide to postures, movements and breathing techniques which blends anatomy with yoga moves? YOGA ANATOMY offers a visual approach that allows learners to see how all the muscles interact during various poses. Chapters survey joint actions, poses, and how yoga helps various conditions. Any library strong in yoga or new age will find this anatomical approach specific and invaluable.
Book Review: Best Yoga Book I Have
Summary: 5 Stars
Ten books were required reading for my 200 hour yoga training...this was not one of them I am sorry to say. It is the best, most helpful and instructive book I have come across. I use it in my own practice and in planning teaching sessions. I have recommended it to others and they have loved it. When my copy falls apart I will buy another. I wish the authors would write another.Book Review: Can't wait for the 2nd edition!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can also tell you from experience that studying with Leslie & Amy in person reinforces everything you see in the book.