Anatomy of Yoga: An Illustrated Guide. Abigail Ellsworth

This unique illustrated guide explains the fundamentals of yoga, breathing, and spinal alignment, focusing on the body’s major muscles. Yoga instructors and their students can use this book as a visual guide to understanding the function of the muscles in specific poses. Each pose is illustrated with a full-color photograph, along with a detailed anatomical drawing that identifies the active and stabilizing muscles involved. This guide will help readers maximize the benefits of each pose and develop a personalized yoga program that focuses on specific problem areas. The purpose of this book is to provide useful information for the general public.

All materials, including text, diagrams, and images, are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for medical diagnosis, medical advice, or treatment. Readers should consult a healthcare professional or their family physician before beginning any exercise program. The author and publisher do not recommend any treatments, procedures, provide health advice, or impose any information contained in the book, and emphasize that they are not responsible for any damages, risks, or losses, personal or otherwise, arising directly or indirectly from the use of any materials in this publication.