{"product_id":"anatomy-of-yoga-an-instructors-inside-guide-to-improving-your-poses-paperback","title":"Anatomy of Yoga: An Instructor's Inside Guide to Improving Your Poses - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbigail Ellsworth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable computer-generated illustrations of the muscles used during the most popular yoga poses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoga teachers and students can use this book as a visual reference to the muscles that are engaged by specific yoga poses. Each pose is shown in a full-color photograph opposite a detailed and annotated anatomical drawing that identifies the active and stabilizing muscles being used. By identifying affected muscles, practitioners can maximize the benefits of each pose and even design a personalized yoga routine that focuses on their specific problem areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explains the basics of yoga, breathing and the spine, concentrating on the body's core musculature. It covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoga warm-up\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Standing poses\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward bends\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack bends\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeated and twisted poses\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoses that balance arms\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInversions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestorative poses\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequences, such as sun salutation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are numerous asides, including best for information boxes that describe the muscles that work the most during each pose. Tip boxes give hints on safety and form and outline the target muscles for and benefits of each pose. The author also suggests creative ways to modify the intensity of an exercise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy of Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert guide that is extremely useful for anyone interested in enhancing a personal yoga fitness routine. It will also interest yoga instructors who want a visual aid that clearly illustrates the benefits of each exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. \u003cb\u003eAbigail Ellsworth\u003c\/b\u003e is a certified trainer and Pilates specialist. She is the owner of the Pilates, Therapy and Wellness Center of Westchester, New York, and is the author of \u003ci\u003ePilates Anatomy and Massage Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769582584096,"sku":"9781554077663","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/36ecf96f399bbf09f58a43dbec288cd3.webp?v=1780351238","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/anatomy-of-yoga-an-instructors-inside-guide-to-improving-your-poses-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}