The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy by Staugaard-Jones, Jo Ann -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents 1. The Moving Body

Guide to the Nervous System Anatomical Orientation Skeletal System Synovial Joints Guide to the Muscular System Muscle Mechanics

2. Muscles of Respiration

Yoga and Breath The Act of Breathing

3. Muscles of the Face, Head, and Neck

Muscle Relaxation and Contraction: The Motor Unit Agonist Versus Antagonist Muscles

4. Muscles of the Spine

Spinal Functions Spinal Actions

5. The Deep Core and Pelvic Floor

The Superficial Versus Deep Core The Pelvic Floor: Where the Physical Meets the Spiritual Yoga Philosophy: Bandhas, Nadis, Chakras, and Limbs

6. Muscles of the Shoulder and Upper Arm

Shoulder Girdle Shoulder Joint Rotator Cuff Elbow Joint Summary for Upper Body Stabilization Muscles: The King of Asanas

7. Muscles of the Forearm and Hand

Radioulnar Joint Wrist Joint and Hand

8. Muscles of the Hip

Hip Joint Main Hip Flexors Main Hip Abductors Main Hip Extensors Main Hip Adductors Six Deep Hip Outward Rotators Hip Inward Rotators

9. Muscles of the Knee

Knee Extensors Knee Flexors Knee Outward Rotators (Knee Flexed) Knee Inward Rotators (Knee Flexed)

10. Muscles of the Lower Leg and Foot

Lower Leg Foot

Appendix 1: Final Poses Appendix 2: “Cueing” in Yoga Asanas Bibliography Index of Asanas (Sanskrit) Index of Asanas (English) Index of Muscles

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