Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Most from Your Yoga Practice

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With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is an essential book for every yogi and instructor! Yoga is more than just an exercise; it's a way of spiritual living. Growing in popularity throughout the years, nothing ruins the tranquility of yoga faster than an unfortunate injury.Yoga focuses on almost every muscle in the body, from the core of the abdomen, to the muscles of the back, right down to the delicate muscles in the neck. All of these are prone to injury, and all of those injuries can keep you off the mat. That's why every yogi needs Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga.

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A retired gymnast, Amy Auman found her way into yoga and pilates after suffering from back injury. Primarily practised in Bikram and Vinysa, she has since regained her strength, flexibility and focus. Auman earned her BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She now works as a consultant, designer and adjunct lecturer based in St. Louis, Missouri. Lisa Purcell is New York City book designer, editor and writer. A graduate of Princeton University, she specialises in health and fitness books.