Main description:

Written for yogis of all levels, 'The Anatomy of Yoga Coloring Book' perfectly bridges the gap between anatomy textbook, yoga compendium, and interactive revision tool.

The human body is a complex and fascinating machine. Author Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones illustrates just how clever it is by first breaking it down in to its component parts, and then putting it back together in its full glory within the context of yoga movement.

Starting with a comprehensive examination of the nervous system, anatomical movement, and all the body systems, the book then truly comes to life as Staugaard-Jones presents over 50 popular asanas describing with color and artistry which muscles are being strengthened (contracting), which are being stretched (lengthened), and which muscles are working as stabilizers to support the pose.

Test your knowledge as you color intricate black and white drawings of each asana

The seven categories of asanas are presented with prompts to color relevant structures and functions, insightful technique tips, and anatomical nuggets that will enhance your understanding of the science behind your practice. You will learn not only the benefits of each pose but also the contraindications, relevant terminology, and how to vary poses where necessary.

The healing heart of yoga

What sets this book apart from others is its inclusion of the subtler realm of yoga - that which is referred to as 'energetic anatomy'. Understanding the unseen energies of the body in terms of fascia, bandhas, nadis, and chakras will take you beyond just muscle and joint mechanics, alignment and technique, and connect you more profoundly to the yogic way of life.

Contents:

Chapter 1
The Moving Body

Chapter 2
Human Anatomy

Organisation of the Body
Guide to the Integumentary System
Guide to the Skeletal System
Guide to the Muscular System
Guide to the Nervous System
Guide to the Endocrine System
Guide to the Respiratory System
Guide to the Cardiovascular System
Guide to the Lymphatic and Immune System
Guide to the Digestive System
Guide to the Urinary System
Guide to the Reproductive System

Chapter 3
Standing Asanas

Agni Sara (Fire Cascade)
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I)
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose II)
Utthita Parshvakonasana (Extended Side-Angle Pose)
Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose)
Viparita Virabhadrasana (Reverse Warrior Pose)

Chapter 4
Sitting and Low Asanas

Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
Vajrasana (Kneeling Pose)
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Navasana (Boat Pose)
Upavesasana (Squat Pose) or Malasana (Garland Pose)

Chapter 5
Twists

Bharadvajasana (Seated Twist Pose)
Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined or Supine Twist Pose)
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord-of-the-Fishes Pose)

Chapter 6
Prone and Supine Asanas

Prone:
Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)
Chakravakasana (Cat/Cow Stretch or Sunbird Pose)
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Supine:
Purvottanasana (Reverse or Upward Plank Pose)
Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Chapter 7
Inversions

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog Pose)
Setu Bandhasana (Half Bridge Pose)
Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall)
Prasarita Padottanasana A (Wide-Legged Forward Bend A)
Adho Mukha Vrkshasana (Handstand Pose)
Shirshasana (Headstand Pose)
Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand Pose)
Halasana (Plough Pose)

Chapter 8
Forward and Backward Bends

Forward:
Balasana (Child's Pose)
Uttanasana (Standing Forward-Bend Pose)
Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose)
Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Forward Bend Pose)
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

Backward:
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Anjaneyasana (Crescent Pose)
Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
Urdva Mukha Svanasana (Up Dog Pose)
Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)

Chapter 9
Balancings

Anjaneyasana (Crescent Moon)
Parighasana (Crossbar or Gate Pose)
Vrkhasana (Tree Pose)
Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose III)
Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
Bakasana (Crane Pose)

Chapter 10
The Subtle Body and Fascia