Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Most from Your Yoga Practice - Softcover

Yoga is more than an excercise, it's a spiritual way of living. Growing in popularity throughout the years, nothing ruins the tranquility of yoga faster than an unfortunate injury. Yoga focuses on almost every muscle in the body, from the core of the abdomen, to muscles of the back, right down to the delicate muscles in the neck. All of these are prone to injury, and all of those injuries can keep you off the mat. That's why every yogi needs Anatomy, Stretching and Training for Yoga with tips and tranining on the following:

-Finding the proper equipement: which mat works best for you

-Warm-up streches and why they are important

-Corrective exercises tp improve your balance and flexibility

-Step-by-step photos

-And much more!

Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga details how to achieve each pose, or asana, and properly align your body to begin a daily routine that will provide you with a calm focus while improving your strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. A handy guide lets you know which muscles are the main targets of each asana, each asana's benefits and cautions and tips on perfecting your form. Here you'll find all the information you need to help you avoid common injuries and become the best yogi you can be!

A retired gymnast, Amy Auman found her way into yoga and pilates after suffering from back injury. Primarily practised in Bikram and Vinysa, she has since regained her strength, flexibility and focus. Auman earned her BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She now works as a consultant, designer and adjunct lecturer based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lisa Purcell is New York City book designer, editor and writer. A graduate of Princeton University, she specialises in health and fitness books.