Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga

The effects of yoga each part of the body are explained with thorough analysis and explanation of as an as, vinyasa, bandhas, mudras and kriyas. using basic principles of biomechanics and neurophysiology this book explains how to improve strength, flexibility and fitness while maintaining joint stability and minimizing the risk of injury.this comprehensive text includes hundreds of photographs, diagrams and tables and is a practical, useful and informative guide for teachers and students of all styles of hatha yoga. this book is the recommended text for rmit university online course, applied anatomy & physiology of yoga within the master of wellness program.. review drawing on their physiotherapy training and in-depth knowledge of western anatomy and physiology, along with their profound understanding of yoga asanas and experience as yoga teachers, authors simon borg-olivier and bianca machliss have produced a text that provides an in-depth exploration of the functional anatomy and physiology of yoga. this text presents a wealth of knowledge for yoga practitioners and teachers as well as anyone interested in understanding the impact of yoga on the physical body and is now a prescribed text for the course on 'applied anatomy and physiology of yogawithin the online master of wellness program at rmit university. professor marc cohen, professor of complementary medicine, rmit university 'applied anatomy and physiology of yogais highly recommended to yoga teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and yoga practitioners. as a physical therapist and a long time iyengar yoga practitioner myself, i searched for a book that would help me analyse yoga postures anatomically, biomechanically and therapeutically. when i was introduced to an earlier version of this book i was amazed at its accuracy and application to therapy; but the improvements made in this current edition make it an even more effective reference book. as a physical therapist i own many other anatomy and physiology books, which i use when researching a topic. when cross-referencing information in 'applied anatomy and physiology of yogai found the accuracy and comprehensiveness to be excellent compared with other yoga anatomy books currently on the market, which include many inaccuracies. the book is also a great reference source for physical therapists and others that have an interest in yoga. dalia zwick pt phd physical therapy supervisor, the women's center, premier healthcare, new york, ny the depth of information and knowledge in 'applied anatomy and physiology of yogais breath taking. this book explores the effects of yoga on each part of the body through the use of asanas, bandhas, mudras and kriyas while minimising the risk of injury. this book explores the ability of hatha yoga to develop both strength and exibility and at the same time to use yoga as a therapy for healing musculoskeletal injuries. if detail and knowledge is your thing, you will not be able to go past this text. rarely has the use of bandhas integrated with the asanas been so well explained and with such detail and clarity. highly recommended. international yoga teachers association journal: international light, october december 2005 'applied anatomy and physiology of yogais an invaluable resource for both teachers and students wanting to take more responsibility for their own practice. in reading the text, it seems obvious that the authors are expert yoga practitioners and teachers, not just proficient in anatomy and physiology. most injuries in yoga did not occur because a posture or movement was inappropriate for a student, but rather because a teacher did not understand the body well enough to teach the exercise safely. this book pr