**Learn the anatomy and mechanics of more than 50 yoga poses in a fun
and accessible coloring book--for yoga students, teachers, and yogis of
all levels.
**
From learning what muscles are activated by which poses to understanding
joint action and contraction, The Anatomy of Yoga Coloring Book
offers yogis an interactive learning tool to deepen their knowledge of
anatomical and mechanical structures relevant to yoga teaching and
practice.
Chapters 1 and 2 guide the reader through the anatomy and physiology of
the body. Author and E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher Trainer Jo Ann
Staugaard-Jones details the nervous system, anatomical orientation and
movement, and the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and joint systems,
explaining how each relates to yoga and movement.
Test your knowledge as you color intricate black and white drawings of
each asana
50+ popular yoga poses, or asanas, are organized into 7 key categories:
standing, sitting, twisting, prone and supine, inversions, balancing
poses, and forward- and backbends. Each pose is presented with prompts
to color in structures and functions, and is accompanied by insightful
techniques and tips. Readers will learn not only the benefits of each
pose, but contraindications, post adjustments, and relevant
terminology.
The healing heart of yoga
What sets this book apart from others on the market is the inclusion of
the subtle realm of yoga, or energetic anatomy. Understanding the
energies of the body through fascia, bandhas, nadis, and chakras takes
the reader beyond muscle and joint mechanics to a more holistic,
connected, and deeply rooted understanding of the science and practice
of yoga.
