Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers

by David Keil

Functional Anatomy of Yoga is a rare gem. This book enables both the casual reader and the seasoned practitioner to understand and implement the anatomical structure and function of the body in yoga. Written with a conversational tone, the book delivers the complex subject of human anatomy in a way that is both provocative and clear. The underlying theme of the book is integration. David Keil outlines how yoga teachers and practitioners can utilize a deeper understanding of their anatomy as they approach the larger scheme of yoga. How do the supposed "parts and pieces" of the body synchronize to support integrated movement? Finally, how do the various yoga postures interrelate from the perspective of functional anatomy? Not only is David Keil an authority on the subject of anatomy, but he also has the wisdom and first-hand experience of a skilled yoga teacher and practitioner. He has been presenting the subject of anatomy in a way that is interesting, meaningful, and applicable to teachers and students alike since 2000.Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour images and photographs to clearly explain the concepts and asanas, Functional Anatomy of Yoga will assist you in reaching new heights in your yoga practice using the "laboratory" of the body and the tools of yoga asana.

Genres: Nonfiction

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2018

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the most engaging and applicable yoga anatomy books I have read. I found it very applicable to my Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training as the author has trained in the Ashtanga method. Very informative and I enjoyed the pictures as well. They helped to demonstrate the instruction.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great anatomy course!
There is online content that really pulls it all together.

[Michele Piskol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazingly comprehensive and so useful in my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training! I would recommend to anyone in yoga training.

[Casey Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading for YTT and honestly ??? loved it. So lively and refreshing compared to grad school anatomy. Gave me a greater appreciation for my body and my practice

[Kristina Kudryavtseva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of my yoga teacher training preparation. Very insightful, practical and complicated at some places. I will probably come back to it chapter by chapter when working on specific postures.