{"product_id":"the-yoga-engineers-manual-the-anatomy-and-mechanics-of-a-sustainable-practice-paperback","title":"The Yoga Engineer's Manual: The Anatomy and Mechanics of a Sustainable Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichelle Ricard Lmt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn innovative yoga manual for teachers, trainers, and advanced students--craft a safer, more effective yoga practice informed by anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSupplemented with more than 100 illustrations and photos, \u003ci\u003eThe Yoga Engineer's Manual \u003c\/i\u003emakes yoga anatomy simple, clear, and accessible. With tips, tools, and practical advice for on-the-mat applications, this essential resource is written for yoga teachers and practitioners of all traditions. It offers a step-by-step, layer-by-layer examination of the connection between our physical and energetic bodies, their activation through finding one's best personal alignment, and methods for utilizing asana practice to explore the deeper nature of the Self. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo experience the full benefits of yoga, author and yoga teacher trainer Richelle Ricard explains that we need to start with understanding the body: its mechanics, physiology, and our own individual strengths and limitations. Too often, outdated yoga modalities and rote memorization fail trainers and students with a one-size-fits-all approach. \u003ci\u003eThe Yoga Engineer's Manual\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the functional anatomy, postures, asanas, and yoga-classroom skills that teachers need to confidently lead safe\u003cbr\u003eand effective classes that work for all students. Ricard also includes exercises, study guides, and supplemental materials for an interactive and continuous learning experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRICHELLE RICARD, LMT, is an educator, bodyworker, and movement specialist whose work across the Pacific Northwest and beyond has earned her notoriety as the \"Anatomy Girl.\" She has been teaching yoga teachers\u003cbr\u003eabout anatomy, kinesiology, and preventing injury in asana practice since\u003cbr\u003e2008. Her own twenty-year asana practice has shown her the value of critical thought regarding alignment and execution, and it brought her deeper into understanding of the How and Why we practice yoga. She has written curricula for teacher trainings worldwide and hopes that, together, the yoga teachers of the world can shift out of a practice of rhetoric and regurgitation and into a closely observational style of teaching that honors the individual as well as the deeper energetics of asana practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichelle is currently devoted to designing online support courses for \u003ci\u003eThe Yoga Engineer's Manual\u003c\/i\u003e and her other teacher training programs, as well as continuing to teach yoga and provide clinical bodywork to her community. Her favorite escapes from her various realities are beaches, \u003cbr\u003emountains, novels, and a long hot bath. Really good tequila also helps.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10 x 8 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 August 17, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768371282208,"sku":"9781623176334","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2f200766e31e83595b7a734d855bd071.webp?v=1780328082","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-yoga-engineers-manual-the-anatomy-and-mechanics-of-a-sustainable-practice-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}