Yoga and Anatomy (eBook)

An Experiential Atlas of Movement

Barbie Klein, Mackenzie Loyet (Autoren)

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2020 | 1. Auflage
208 Seiten
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
978-1-62623-832-9 (ISBN)

Infos

<p><strong><em>Unique learning resource teaches anatomy through movement</em></strong></p><p><cite>Yoga and Anatomy: An Experiential Atlas of Movement</cite> by Barbie Klein and Mackenzie Loyet describes the muscular actions responsible for the movements of the body during the practice of yoga. In the first part, <em>asanas</em> (postures) are grouped by distinct categories: standing poses, forward folds, backbends, spinal twists, and more. The second part provides an atlas reference that connects the underlying anatomy with the muscles used to produce these movements.</p><p><strong>Key Features</strong><ul><li>A series of three to four transitions along with contraindications and modifications safely guide readers through each pose</li><li>Connections are delineated through the labeling of muscles used during each transition, as well as illustrated overlaid anatomy included in the final image of each <em>asana</em></li><li>High-quality figures and tables reinforce each muscle's origin, insertion, action, innervation, and relationship to other anatomical structures</li></ul></p><p>This is an essential anatomical self-study resource for students of physical therapy, osteopathic, and allopathic medicine. It also provides a thorough learning and teaching tool for yoga anatomy and mindful movement workshops in medical and allied health profession programs.</p><p>This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on <a href='https://medone.thieme.com'>https://medone.thieme.com.</a></p>

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.8.2020
• Verlagsort: Stuttgart
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Rehabilitation
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Anatomie / Neuroanatomie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: anatomy • Asanas • Atlas • Head and Neck • Lower Limb • muscle action • muscle innervation • muscle insertion • muscle origin • Trunk • Upper Limb • Yoga • yoga anatomy • yoga poses
• ISBN-10: 1-62623-832-4 / 1626238324
• ISBN-13: 978-1-62623-832-9 / 9781626238329