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Yoga is more than just an excellent form of exercise: it is also a spiritual and mental practice that can improve your mental outlook.Anatomy of Fitness: Yogashows you how to build your strength and flexibility while improving your concentration and willpower.
Publisher : Hinkler Books (AU)
Publication date : February 1, 2014
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1743080093
ISBN-13 : 978-1743080092
Item Weight : 1.74 pounds
Dimensions : 8.4 x 0.6 x 10.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #949,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,580 in Yoga (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 90 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers say
Customers find the yoga book detailed and informative, with one review noting it covers basic practice instructions. The illustrations receive positive feedback for being beautifully illustrated and explaining poses well.
Amazon Customer –
Straightforward, detailed and clear. An excellent breakdown of the asanas. Leaves the spiritual side to you.
Comprehensive and clear, very readable. A handy reference to have around as a sort of ‘dictionary’ of asanas, detailing proper form, with many helpful hints and variations in the side notes on each page. Also diagrams muscle groups involved in each posture. Even if you are familiar with the asanas from regular yoga class practice, it’s still a helpful way to check your details. If you have a home practice as well, it’s a great way to insure you don’t drift off proper form. And very handy when approaching new postures or more advanced variations, in terms of having as clear-as-possible an idea of what you are doing and keeping your practice safe as well as challenging.
Jason Moore –
Time for Yoga
This book is great! The best part is the illustration after the photo of each pose showing which muscle groups are targeted. The written instructions may need read a second or third time to get it right on the more difficult positions, but are well-written and concise. First saw a version of this at the local library, but decided it is a must-own.
JLS –
Excellent book for basic positions
This is a nice basic yoga class. It has a chart with all positions which I taped on a board to set up during exercises. Am very pleases with this book. For folks like me over 65 yrs. old i supplement with lightweight yoga blocks to get into some of the more difficult positions they diagram.
inayat2012 on youtube –
Amazon listing for this product are messed up
Be careful when ordering titles in this series. There are some issues with ISBN numbers of these yoga products from this company. Amazon also has a number of issues of using images of the wrong ISBNs in this series (such as showing me the image of the fitness yoga DVD boxed set while I am writing the review for the Paperback book).These ISBNs and images have been mis-printed/mis-matched on some products from this company (you can compare to B&N for their listings)- 9781743080092 – Paperback book on this page- 9781743087350 – DVD and 64page mini paperback book- 9781743087411 – DVD and ‘hardcover’ bookThe 192 page book in this series is good intro material. It is great for beginner and intermediate yogis.Some of the set of DVD and 64page mini book (9781743087350) have been shipped out having the ISBN sticker of these other products (9781743087411). I know because this happened to me. As soon are you order comes in make sure you get what you ordered.
Terri –
Maybe the only instructions on Yoga u need ‼️
Intuitive, illustrations easy to understand , instruction on moves – can not put a value on a book that can save your body from stiffening up 🤔❤️
Katrina M. –
Love how it shows which muscles are being strengthened and stretched per each position.
Great. Love it! Love how it shows which muscles are being strengthened and stretched per each position. The directions are very well written and easy to follow. Pictures are very helpful too. Highly recommend this book.
liliana bashford –
Yoga
Really nice video, well explain the poses
Pamela Pittman –
It’s a great book, beautifully illustrated with lots of good information
It’s a great book, beautifully illustrated with lots of good information. However be careful when ordering because there are several different ones there’s actually a spiral notebook type that I ordered and did not bother to return.
Raye –
This is my second copy of this manual, wearing the first one out from use and making notes in it over the years. I like it for teaching cert course and suggest it for beginners when they ask for info that is in common words and fairly easy to understand… Price is a tad high, but comparable
Kate Mitchell –
I purchased this book second-hand and am so amazed by the quality of the condition that it is in, especially considering that it is a paperback! I find the book’s content to be very clear, concise, instructive, well organised and easy to follow. The visuals for each yoga pose are very helpful, and the added tips on breathing and working up to each pose a plus. Love this book!
Wagner, Martin –
Das Konzept ist hervorragend, 23 Grundstellungen des Yoga werden anschaulich einzeln erklärt und zusätzlich mit einer anatomischen Darstellung verdeutlicht, welche Muskeln dabei angesprochen werden.Gleichzeitig handelt es sich um ein Übungstagebuch, welches einen Zeitraum von vier Wochen umfasst. Für jede der 23 Übungen kann man somit seine Fortschritte individuell überwachen.Am Ende des Buches wird der Sonnengruß I und II und eine kleine Sequenz mit 14 verschiedenen Stellungen gezeigt.Das im Buch Erklärte soll dann mit Hilfe der DVD noch einmal bildlich gezeigt werden.So gesehen wäre dies das perfekte Päckchen zum Kennenlernen von Yoga, aberdie DVD lässt sich nicht abspielen, weder auf meinen Computern noch in meinem DVD – Player. Auch die einzelnen Videodateien, die auf der DVD enthalten sind, lassen sich nicht einzeln starten oder auf den Computer kopieren.Man könnte nun annehmen, es handelt sich um einen einzel Fehler, da ich aber auch das Pilates-Paket gekauft habe und es dort mit der DVD genau so aussieht, nehme ich an, dass es sich um einen generellen Fehler in der Reihe handelt.Im Moment wird die Box für ca. 8€ angeboten. Das Ringbuch in der Box ist nach meiner Meinung die 8€ wert.Wer aber erwartet, dass die DVD für 8€ auch funktioniert, der wird herb enttäuscht werden.Dem Ringbuch würde ich vier Sterne geben, dem Ringbuch mit funktionstüchtiger DVD fünf.Hier noch die 23. Yoga-Stellungen:1. Easy-Pose (Sukhasana)2. child’s Pose (Balasana)3. Downward-Facing Dog ( Adho Mukha Svanasana)4. High Lunge (scheint keinen indischen Namen zu haben)5. Standing Half Forward Bend to Standing Forward Bend ( Ardha Uttanasana to Utanasana)6. Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana)7. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)8. Tree Pose ( Vrksasana)9. Plank Pose10. Chaturanga (Keine englische Bezeichnung / gehaltener Liegestütz)11. Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)12. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)13. Extended Triangle with Block (Utthita Trikonasana)14. Half Moon with Block ( Ardha Chandrasana)15. Chai Pose (Utkatasana)16. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana II)17. Intens Side Strech / Prayer Pose ( Parsvottanasana)18. Camel Pose (Ustrasana)19. Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)20. Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)21. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)22. Reclining Twist (Jathara Parivrrti)23. Corpse Pose (Savasana)Nachtrag:Nach einigen Monaten habe ich die beigefügte DVD in den ältesten DVD-Player eingelegt, den ich besitze. Hier wird die DVD problemlos abgespielt. Die Übungen werden auf der DVD noch einmal gezeigt.An meiner Bewertung möchte ich aber festhalten.
Sharon –
Not for mature people or beginners
Adele –
I love this book. A great and simple way to understand the science behind the poses.