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Learn the anatomy and mechanics of more than 50 yoga poses in a fun and accessible coloring book—for yoga students, teachers, and yogis of all levels.


From learning what muscles are activated by which poses to understanding joint action and contraction, The Anatomy of Yoga Coloring Book offers yogis an interactive learning tool to deepen their knowledge of anatomical and mechanical structures relevant to yoga teaching and practice.
Chapters 1 and 2 guide the reader through the anatomy and physiology of the body. Author and E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher Trainer Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones details the nervous system, anatomical orientation and movement, and the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and joint systems, explaining how each relates to yoga and movement.

Test your knowledge as you color intricate black and white drawings of each asana
50+ popular yoga poses, or asanas, are organized into 7 key categories: standing, sitting, twisting, prone and supine, inversions, balancing poses, and forward- and backbends. Each pose is presented with prompts to color in structures and functions, and is accompanied by insightful techniques and tips. Readers will learn not only the benefits of each pose, but contraindications, post adjustments, and relevant terminology.
The healing heart of yoga
What sets this book apart from others on the market is the inclusion of the subtle realm of yoga, or energetic anatomy. Understanding the energies of the body through fascia, bandhas, nadis, and chakras takes the reader beyond muscle and joint mechanics to a more holistic, connected, and deeply rooted understanding of the science and practice of yoga.

ISBN-13: 9781623178055

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Publication Date: 11-08-2022

Pages: 200

Product Dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

JO ANN STAUGAARD-JONES is a professor of kinesiology and dance. She is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor with a master's degree in dance and education, and received degrees at the University of Kansas and New York University before pursuing a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and movement scientist. The author of the strong-selling titles, The Vital Psoas Muscle, and The Anatomy of Exercise and Movement for the Study of Dance, Pilates, Sports, and Yoga currently teaches interactive movement workshops across the U.S. and sponsors international holistic retreats. Contributor LAURI NEMETZ is an Adjunct Professor at Pace University and President’s Award honoree for Outstanding Contribution as well as Visiting Associate Professor Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush Medical College/Rush University. In addition, she is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, a member of the American Association for Anatomy, a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist, a certified yoga teacher (E500) and certified yoga therapist (CIAYT). She teaches dissection, movement, and anatomy workshops internationally.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations 8

How to Use This Book 9

Chapter 1 The Moving Body 11

Guide to the Nervous System 11

Anatomical Orientation 13

Anatomical Movements 15

Chapter 2 Human Anatomy, Fascia, and the Subtle Body 17

Organization of the Body 17

Cellular Level 18

Tissue Level 19

Guide to the Integumentary System 20

Guide to the Skeletal System 20

Bones of the Skull 24

Bones of the Neck and Spine 24

Bones of the Thorax 26

Bones of the Pectoral Girdle (Shoulder) 26

Bones of the Upper Limb 26

Bones of the Hand 26

Bones of the Hip 28

Bones of the Lower Limb 28

Bones of the Foot 29

Arches of the Foot 31

Synovial Joints 31

Guide to the Muscular System 33

Muscle Attachment 37

Muscle Mechanics 37

Group Action of Muscles 38

Levers 40

Muscles of the Neck 41

Muscles of the Trunk 42

Muscles of Breathing 43

Muscles of the Abdominal Wall 46

Muscles of the Shoulder 47

Muscles of the Back 48

Muscles of the Upper Limb 51

Muscles of the Hand 53

Muscles of the Pelvic Floor 54

Muscles of the Hip 54

Muscles of the Thigh 55

Muscles of the Leg 55

Muscles of the Foot 57

Guide to the Nervous System 59

Special Sense Organs 60

Guide to the Endocrine System 62

Guide to the Respiratory System 63

Guide to the Cardiovascular System 63

Guide to the Lymphatic and Immune System 64

Guide to the Digestive System 66

Guide to the Urinary System 66

Guide to the Reproductive System 69

Male Reproductive System 69

Female Reproductive System 70

The Subtle Body 71

Fascia 71

Yoga Philosophy: Bandhas, Nadis, the Eight Limbs, and Chakras 75

Muscles of the Mandible 80

Chapter 3 Standing Asanas 81

Advantages of Standing Asanas 81

Agni Sara (Fire Cascade) Level I 82

Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Level I 84

Utkatasana (Chair Pose) Level I 86

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) Level I 88

Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I) Level I 90

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose II) Level I 92

Utthita Parshvakonasana (Extended Side-Angle Pose) 94

Parshvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) Level I+ 96

Viparita Virabhadrasana (Reverse Warrior Pose) Level I 98

Muscles of the Neck 100

Chapter 4 Sitting and Kneeling Asanas 101

Advantages of Sitting and Kneeling Asanas 101

Sukhasana (Easy Pose) Level I 102

Vajrasana (Kneeling Pose) Level I 104

Dandasana (Staff Pose) Level I 106

Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) Level I 108

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) Level II 110

Padmasana (Lotus Pose) Level II 112

Navasana (Boat Pose) Level I 114

Upavesasana (Squat Pose) or Malasana (Garland Pose) Level I, II 116

Muscles of the Trunk 118

Chapter 5 Twists 119

Advantages of Twists 119

Bharadvajasana (Seated Twist Pose) Level I 120

Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined or Supine Spinal Twist Pose) Level I 122

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord-of-the-Fishes Pose) Level I 124

Asanas Where Twists Can Be Added 126

Sitting Asanas with Twists Added 126

Chapter 6 Prone and Supine Asanas 127

Advantages of Prone and Supine Asanas 127

Makarasana (Crocodile Pose) Level I 128

Chakravakasana (Cat/Cow Stretch or Sunbird Pose) Level I 130

High Plank Pose to Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) Level I, II 132

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Level I, II 134

Purvottanasana (Reverse or Upward Plank Pose) Level I 136

Shavasana (Corpse Pose) Level I 138

Muscles of the Shoulder 139

Chapter 7 Inversions 141

Advantages of Inversions 141

Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Down Dog Pose) Level I 142

Setu Bandhasana (Half Bridge Pose) Level I (Hip Flexor Stretch) 144

Prasarita Padottanasana A (Wide-Legged Forward-Bend Pose A) Level I 146

Adho Mukha Vrikshasana (Handstand Pose) Level I/II 148

Shirshasana (Headstand Pose) Level II "King of Asanas" 150

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose) Level II "Queen of Asanas" 152

Halasana (Plow Pose) Level II 154

Muscles of the Elbow and Wrist 156

Chapter 8 Forward Bends and Backbends 157

Advantages of Forward Bends 158

Balasana (Child's Pose) Level I 158

Uttanasana (Standing Forward-Bend Pose) Level I 160

Parshvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) Level I, II 162

Janu Shirshasana (Head-to-Knee Forward-Bend Pose) Level I 164

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward-Bend Pose) Level I 166

Advantages of Backbends 169

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Level I 170

Ushtrasana (Camel Pose) Level I 172

Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana (Up Dog Pose) Level I/II 174

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) Level I 176

Matsyasana (Fish Pose) Level I 178

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) Level I, II, III 180

Muscles of the Hip 182

Chapter 9 Balancings 183

Advantages of Balancings 183

Anjaneyasana (Crescent Moon Pose) Level I 184

Parighasana (Crossbar or Gate Pose) Level I 186

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) Level 1 188

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) Level I, II 190

Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose III) Level II 192

Garudasana (Eagle Pose) Level II 194

Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose) Level I 196

Bakasana (Crane Pose) Level II 198

Muscles of the Knee and Ankle 200