Yoga Anatomy Made Simple: Your Illustrated Guide to Form, Function, and Posture Groups 9781623179076, 9781838355616, 9781913088354, 9781623179069, 2022044903, 2022044904, 1623179068
A fun introductory guide to yoga anatomy for new and experienced yoga teachers, practitioners, and enthusiasts Knowledg
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- Stu Girling
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- Yoga Anatomy, Simple:Illustrated Guide to Form, Function, and Posture Groups
Table of contents :
Contents
Introduction
List of Abbreviations
PART I—KEY CONCEPTS
1.Fundamentals of Yoga Postures
Making Shapes
Individuality
Gravity
Alignment
Fighting Own Restrictions
Balance
2.Movement Basics
Range of Motion
Flexibility
Stretching
Multi-Segmental Movement
Moving in Patterns
Compression
Fundamental Movements
Relational Movement
3.Muscles and Fascia
Neurophysiology
Open and Closed Kinetic Chains
Polyarticular Muscles
Strength
Variety
Opposing Muscles Restrict
Secondary Action of Muscles
Fascial Considerations
Recommended Reading
4.Breath
Breath
Breath and Posture
Breath and Trauma
References
5.Other Personal Considerations
Environmental Influences
Lifestyle
Personal History
Psychology
Risk Factors
PART II—BODY BITS
6.Foot and Ankle
Construction of the Foot and Ankle
Muscles that Move the Foot and Ankle
Arches of the Foot
Foot Alignment
So How Do We Start Working on This?
Putting Things into Context
7.Knee
Construction of the Knee Joint
Muscles that Move the Knee
Putting Things into Context
8.Hip
Construction of the Hip Joint
Muscles that Move the Hip
Putting Things into Context
9.Spine
Construction of the Spine
Muscles that Move the Spine
Putting Things into Context
10.Sacroiliac Joint
Construction of the Sacroiliac Joint
Muscles that Move the Sacrum
Putting Things into Context
11.Shoulder
Construction of the Shoulder Complex
Muscles that Move the Shoulder Complex
Putting Things into Context
A Bit About Moving the Head
Putting Things into Context
12.Elbow and Wrist
Construction of the Elbow
Muscles that Move the Elbow
Putting Things into Context
Construction of the Wrist
Muscles that Move the Wrist
Putting Things into Context
PART III—POSTURE GROUPS
13.Forward Bends
14.Hip Rotations
15.Backbends
16.Twists
17.Postures Involving the Shoulders
18.Inversions
19.Arm Balances
APPENDICES
1.Anatomical Language and Movement Terminology
2.Stu’s Simple Model of Infinite Complexity
3.Names of Poses/Postures (Asanas)
