A fun introductory guide to yoga anatomy for new and experienced yoga teachers, practitioners, and enthusiasts
Knowledge of anatomy is a crucial part of every effective yoga practice, but the subject can be dry and difficult. Yoga Anatomy Made Simple provides a fun solution-it's a go-to guide to functional yoga anatomy, written for yoga practitioners looking to jump in and start applying key concepts to their work. Here, long-time yoga teacher Stuart Girling pairs his expertise with real-life examples and colourful, jaunty illustrations to create a book that serves as a playful introduction and refresher course for yogis, teachers, and trainers.
Yoga Anatomy Made Simple provides simple explanations of key yoga-anatomy concepts, like patterns, variety, breath, and strength. The illustrations are diverse, body-inclusive, joyful, and fun-and mirror the author's own accessible, unpretentious approach to practical yoga anatomy. Concepts are demonstrated on different body parts, as well as the following posture groups-
Forward bends Hip rotations Backbends Twists Postures involving the shoulders Inversions Arm balances
Girling ties everything together in a holistic framework with a playful touch on every page-one that embraces each student's lifestyle, environment, and life history. Yoga teachers will learn to elevate their ability to analyse yoga postures from a physical perspective, sequence more effectively, avoid unnecessary injury, and appreciate the importance of individuality within postural yoga.
