The Anatomy of Yoga Coloring Book

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Explore the anatomy and mechanics of over 50 yoga poses in this engaging coloring book designed for yoga students, teachers, and practitioners of all levels. It serves as an interactive tool to enhance knowledge of anatomical and mechanical structures relevant to yoga practice and teaching. The first two chapters introduce the anatomy and physiology of the body, with insights from author and E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher Trainer Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones on the nervous system, anatomical orientation, and the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and joint systems, all in relation to yoga. As you color intricate black and white illustrations of popular asanas, organized into categories such as standing, sitting, twisting, prone and supine, inversions, balancing poses, and forward- and backbends, you can test your knowledge. Each pose includes prompts for coloring anatomical structures and functions, along with techniques, tips, benefits, contraindications, post adjustments, and relevant terminology. What distinguishes this book is its exploration of the subtle realm of yoga, or energetic anatomy. By delving into the body’s energies through fascia, bandhas, nadis, and chakras, readers gain a holistic understanding that transcends mere muscle and joint mechanics, enriching their practice and comprehension of yoga.