Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by Coulter, David -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents

Foreword Preface Introduction Basic Premises Chapter One - Movement and Posture

The Neuro-musculoskeletal System The Nervous System Reflexes The Vestibular System, Sight, and Touch Connective Tissue Restraints Stretching Three Postures Putting It All Together

Chapter Two - Breathing

The Design of the Respiratory System The Muscles of Respiration How Breathing Affects Posture The Somatic and Autonomic Systems The Physiology of Respiration Thoracic Breathing Paradoxical Breathing Supine Abdominal Breathing Abdominal Breathing in Sitting Postures Diaphragmatic Breathing A Traditional Warning

Chapter Three - Abdominopelvic Exercises

Crunches and Sit-ups The Foundation of the Body Supine Leg Lifts Yoga Sit-ups The Sitting Boat Postures The Peacock The Pelvis and The Anatomical Perineum Ashwini Mudra Mula Bandha Agni Sara Uddiyana Bandha, The Abdominal Lift Nauli Contraindications Benefits

Chapter Four - Standing Postures

The Skeletal System and Movement Anatomy of the Spine Symmetry and Asymmetry Standing Postures Four Simple Stretches Backward Bending Forward Bending Side Bending What Makes Postures Difficult? The Triangle Postures Two Balancing Postures Benefits

Chapter Five - Backbending Postures

The Anatomy of Flexion and Extension Breathing and Backbending The Cobra Postures The Locust Postures The Prone Boat Postures The Bow Postures The Knee Joint Supine Backbending Postures A Kneeling Backbend—The Camel Contraindications Benefits

Chapter Six - Forward Bending Postures

Forward Bending: Head, Neck, and Chest Lumbar and Lumbosacral Forward Bending Sacroiliac Nutation and Counternutation Forward Bending at the Hip Joints Forward Bending at the Ankles and in the Feet Clinical Matters and Cautions The Posterior Stretch The Down-Facing Dog The Child’s Pose Breathing and Forward Bending Sacroiliac Flexibility Hip Flexibility Benefits

Chapter Seven - Twisting Postures

The Fundamentals of Twisting The Skull, the Atlas, and the Axis Movements of the Head and Neck Thoracic Twisting Lumbar Twisting The Lower Extremities Supine Twists Standing Twists Inverted Twists Sitting Spinal Twists Benefits

Chapter Eight - The Headstand

The Cardiovascular System The Two Headstands The Upper Extremities Structural Imbalances Breathing Issues Developing Strength and Flexibility Bending and Twisting in the Headstand Extending Your Time Benefits

Chapter Nine - The Shoulderstand

Anatomy of The Shoulderstand Inverted Action Postures The Shoulderstand The Plow The Lifted Shoulderstand and Plow Circulation Respiration Sequelae Benefits

Chapter Ten - Relaxation and Meditation

Muscular Relaxation Two Relaxation Postures Breathing and Relaxation The Autonomic Nervous System Deepening Relaxation Meditation Postures Maintaining the Geometry Props The Six Postures Mula Bandha Mastering the Situation Knower of the Veil

Glossary Additional Sources Acknowledgments Index of Anatomical Terms Index of Practices Biographical Sketch