The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I by Ray Long


The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I
Title : The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I
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ISBN : 1607432382
ISBN-10 : 978-1607432388
Language : English
Format Type : and 1 more , Kindle, Paperback
Number of Pages : 244 pages
Publication : BandhaYoga

This book offers a scientific approach to understanding the practice of hatha yoga. Through four color, three dimensional illustrations of major muscles, tendons, and ligaments, Ray Long describes the practice and benefits of hatha yoga. Specific anatomical and physiological descriptions highlight the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles that come into play with each pose. Volume I of the series describes the key muscles of hatha yoga and how they are utilized. From beginners to experts, this book will become a constant companion.

The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I Reviews

  • Savanah Wells

    This book has so much information that will help you understand how your muscles work to get into yoga poses.

  • P P

    Pretty good. Helped me to understand yoga MUCH Tham I did. Novice yoginis can really benefit with this book

  • Dani Arteri

    This book is incredible!!! I decided that I want to do yoga teacher training in a year or two, and I wanted some books to help me start to prepare/expand on what I already know. A couple years ago, I had looked through Yoga Anatomy, but it wasn't really

  • east coast reader

    Since participating regularly in yoga, I've wanted to know about how the asanas or poses involve and affect specific muscle groups. This book provides clear illustrations for this purpose. I will enjoy referring to this book and sharing it with others in my

  • J. Siporin

    I'm in a 200 hr yoga teacher training and realized I needed to know a lot about anatomy. I'd never taken an anatomy class. I'd read that Kaminoff's book "Yoga Anatomy" was excellent, but too wordy for newbies, and that Ray Long's books are a great place to start. I

  • goodreads Customer

    This book is extremely elementary in nature, if you’re looking for something very basic. I was looking for something advanced, so I’m returning it.

  • RMW

    I’ve been looking at this book for awhile. Finally purchased and am so glad. I’m studying for both CPT and 200 YTT and this book explains anatomy like no other. Great photos and verbiage to explain. Don’t be fooled by title though. it’s not just yoga. This book

  • Kevin Castrillon

    I see this book and recognized the value of how they highlighted the muscle used on the poses. As a LMT I can work on those muscles that can be impeding the pose.