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Yoga Mat Companion 2: Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends

87 reviews for Yoga Mat Companion 2: Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends

  1. Juliano Pimentel
    July 26, 2022
    Obra prima
    se voce busca entender os profundos aspectos anatomicos dos asanas esse livro pode ajudar vc
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    Bebe
    December 3, 2020
    Love it!
    Love it!
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    namil cho
    November 16, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars good
    It's a great book. Received quickly and well except for a slight crease.
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    J Cheshire
    February 29, 2020
    Excellent diagrams
    Perfect for all beginners - made a wonderful gift - would highly recommend
    J Cheshire
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    fit4fun11
    June 26, 2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Descriptions and visuals make this series of books essential in ones yoga practice.
    I found these books extremely helpful in learning yoga. I highly recommend these books to fully grasp all of yoga.
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    SK
    November 25, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide but damaged
    I love all of Ray Long’s yoga guides. My only gripe is that this book was damaged-the front cover and first several pages were bent.
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    EPMD
    November 12, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and easy to follow.
    This is third book I’ve bought by Ray Long. Beautiful and easy to follow.
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    Jane
    September 26, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really excellent series
    I'm using this book to learn yoga properly, in conjunction with a course. I haven't got the whole series yet, but I intend to buy them, so impressed a...More
    I'm using this book to learn yoga properly, in conjunction with a course. I haven't got the whole series yet, but I intend to buy them, so impressed am I with the clear explanations helped on by clear drawings.
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    Mardee Faulder
    January 5, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and informative
    Great book that teaches the reader a lot about all of the mechanics involved in hip opening poses. Helped me plan my sequence for my 200hr training fi...More
    Great book that teaches the reader a lot about all of the mechanics involved in hip opening poses. Helped me plan my sequence for my 200hr training final.
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    Jennifer
    October 9, 2017
    Five Stars
    Wonderful beautiful helpful detailed book!!!! Delivered fast!! Love love love
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    D. Lang
    September 12, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!
    This set of books is wonderful. The art work is detailed and abundant. These go beyond the typical reference book about yoga.If you're into anatomy as...More
    This set of books is wonderful. The art work is detailed and abundant. These go beyond the typical reference book about yoga.
    If you're into anatomy as it pertains to movement and yoga, you'll want to add these to your permanent collection. Artists will enjoy these as well.
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    Justonemorepage
    August 31, 2017
    Easy to make practical
    As I have taken Iyengar yoga lessons I found this very easy to read then put into practical use. It is so helpful as a structured pose helps me most ...More
    As I have taken Iyengar yoga lessons I found this very easy to read then put into practical use. It is so helpful as a structured pose helps me most and this is almost like a class. Recommended for those wanting home study.
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    raducaza
    August 24, 2017
    Five Stars
    Well detailed...
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    Graziella
    August 1, 2017
    Hip Openers
    You must reed this book. Full of great explanetion and illustrations. The language is easy to master.You can improve a lot by using this book...More
    You must reed this book. Full of great explanetion and illustrations. The language is easy to master.
    You can improve a lot by using this book.
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    Paula Benell
    June 17, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Excellent
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    Lisbeth Pepper
    May 26, 2017
    GREAT BOOK
    I really love this book. The detail is brilliant and thorough and the illustrations are wonderful.
    A very useful reference tool.
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    Dee
    April 27, 2017
    Five Stars
    Great book - so useful
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    Charlotte Meloney
    April 19, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Love this book!! Really goes into detailed information & does so beautifully!!
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    DMD
    February 3, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Need to know why you're told to do a pose?
    If you're like me and need to know more than 'just do it because it'll help', this series of books are for you. I have to know the 'why' of something...More
    If you're like me and need to know more than 'just do it because it'll help', this series of books are for you. I have to know the 'why' of something. Ray Long provides me with the 'behind the skin' knowledge - thank you Dr Long
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    Christian N.
    December 29, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book, Excellent!!
    One of the "must have" book for every Yoga instructor or student.The quality of the paper, the drawings, the detail of the muscles, the clarity of the...More
    One of the "must have" book for every Yoga instructor or student.
    The quality of the paper, the drawings, the detail of the muscles, the clarity of the information,etc.
    Inside you'll find instructions to ace the final Asana, options for preparing it like another asanas or how to use props (like in Iyengar style).
    The book have a guide for muscles used in every asana or involved in it.
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    O. Nancy Villa
    September 15, 2016
    Five Stars
    Book is well illustrated.
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    Keioffa
    September 8, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book and the others in this series
    I love this book and the others in this series. They help me visualize what muscles I'm stretching what muscles I need to stretch. I'm in the medical ...More
    I love this book and the others in this series. They help me visualize what muscles I'm stretching what muscles I need to stretch. I'm in the medical field so the book spoke my language.
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    Ann Finley
    September 5, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Excellent book. Arrived quickly.
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    Herman Garcia
    July 20, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    very good step by step instruction
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    Richard Fotiades
    June 1, 2016
    5.0 out of 5 stars and I like the thoroughness of target areas to engage
    Very well presented, and I like the thoroughness of target areas to engage. For those of us without backgrounds in anatomy, I do recommend the kindle...More
    Very well presented, and I like the thoroughness of target areas to engage. For those of us without backgrounds in anatomy, I do recommend the kindle version for easier lookups of muscle groups through highlighting.
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    Dawn Williams
    March 2, 2016
    how the body works in order to get the best out of a pose
    This is the first anatomy book where I feel I am being directed to understand, in lay-person's terms, how the body works in order to get the best out ...More
    This is the first anatomy book where I feel I am being directed to understand, in lay-person's terms, how the body works in order to get the best out of a pose. Not the perfect pose but to work from within the body. I think this is going to be helpful.
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    Mario Lap
    January 2, 2016
    Five Stars
    good
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    KVIHVTVKE
    December 6, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars I bought the entire series.
    Excellent reference. Has been indispensable for both my yoga practice as well as being an excellent reference for anatonical/figure drawings.
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    Tim M. Smith
    October 14, 2015
    Great for any Yoga enthusiast, student or instructor alike!
    Ray Long's books are great for the Yoga enthusiast with a technical slant. The entire Yoga series 4 Mat & 2 Muscle books are eye candy to say the ...More
    Ray Long's books are great for the Yoga enthusiast with a technical slant. The entire Yoga series 4 Mat & 2 Muscle books are eye candy to say the least. Each volume is packed with great information and beautiful color drawings relating muscle(s) to Yoga poses (form & function). Packed with informative nuggets about Hatha Yoga and detailed explanations of poses with images showing the body's mechanics.
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    axis1long
    October 8, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Increased understanding.
    Insight provided by anatomical views has been quite helpful.
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    Emily Schumacher
    August 29, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Great to referance back to
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    Emma DG
    August 13, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    I got it to further more in depth in my yoga practice, very well written and the drawings are great love it
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    Crazy_mom_Of_3_In_3_yrs
    July 28, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Novice advancement
    I am certainly not a yogi. However, I have enjoyed practicing yoga for years on my own through reading books, doing videos, and a few classes. What ...More
    I am certainly not a yogi. However, I have enjoyed practicing yoga for years on my own through reading books, doing videos, and a few classes. What I felt I was lacking was the science behind a pose and how to advance through the pose to a more challenging one. Yes, I was "stuck"! This series (quite affordable in the kindle version which I stream from my iPad to my large TV during practice) has literally opened the world of yoga. The explanations on muscle opposition is the key to deepening the pose without harming yourself. I am waking up without muscle soreness after pushing myself through a pose. For once, a doctor has written a book combing his passion and professionalism to educated the rest of us! No matter your level of experience, everyone can benefit from the fabulous illustrations and technical explanations! By far my best Yoga book purchase yet!
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    C. Cavalcante
    July 19, 2015
    Great Contents
    I loved the book, specially the details about how to explore each posture in different levels.Although I am not a yoga teacher, I aim to improve my pr...More
    I loved the book, specially the details about how to explore each posture in different levels.
    Although I am not a yoga teacher, I aim to improve my practice and this book seems to be my good companion from now on...
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    Sergio
    July 9, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    It will be useful for my workout.
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    Duncan
    June 18, 2015
    Buy this book!!
    Ray Long's books are a must-have for any yoga practitioner, or anyone interested in skeletal/muscular movement. The illustrations are superb and the ...More
    Ray Long's books are a must-have for any yoga practitioner, or anyone interested in skeletal/muscular movement. The illustrations are superb and the text explanations are easily understood and informative.
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    Allie M
    May 29, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars I cannot go on enough about how much I love these books
    I cannot go on enough about how much I love these books. I recommend them to anyone in the fitness field, not just yoga practitioners. I am a certifie...More
    I cannot go on enough about how much I love these books. I recommend them to anyone in the fitness field, not just yoga practitioners. I am a certified personal trainer and these books helped me immensely during my studies and they continue to help me in my job. A must have! Can't wait to complete my collection.
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    PAS
    May 6, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Very informative and useful for any yogi.
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    Sarah Lavalette
    May 5, 2015
    I can't recommend him enough
    I have purchased all of Ray Long's Mat Companion books. I also did a week workshop with him. If you are interested in getting into postures safely, or...More
    I have purchased all of Ray Long's Mat Companion books. I also did a week workshop with him. If you are interested in getting into postures safely, or teaching them safely, Ray Long is the way to go. I can't recommend him enough.
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    BigMamma
    May 3, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Great series!
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    Enza B.
    April 28, 2015
    BELLISSIMO
    Bello e ben fatto.Immagini chiare,contenuti validi, tecnicamente molto preciso, anatomicamente scrupoloso. Lo consiglio senz'altro agli amanti dello ...More
    Bello e ben fatto.Immagini chiare,contenuti validi, tecnicamente molto preciso, anatomicamente scrupoloso. Lo consiglio senz'altro agli amanti dello yoga, soprattutto a chi pratica da un po'
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    Andrew C. Watsom
    April 10, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product. Easy to understand and well
    Excellent product. Easy to understand and well written
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    Lindagee
    March 11, 2015
    Buy paperback if you can afford it
    Good content but suggest better to pay extra for paperback rather than kindle - though obviously much cheaper
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    USHA ZELMER
    March 1, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    great
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    Alexa
    February 21, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Excellent!!!
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    Notvested
    January 25, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    BEAUTIFUL BOOK. It has helped refine my yoga practice by showing muscle sets.
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    Andrew Kilian
    December 17, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book has clarified, and cut through the mystery ...
    This book has clarified, and cut through the mystery of "yoga-nese" or "yoga speak" metaphor. Having had to stumble through what "open your heart" mea...More
    This book has clarified, and cut through the mystery of "yoga-nese" or "yoga speak" metaphor. Having had to stumble through what "open your heart" means in regards to actually finding the pose has hampered my progress for years. Thanks Yogis. This book actually explains (almost overly so) how to perform the pose in a way that gives almost immediate gains and progression over illiterately aping the pose.

    This book is a wonder of modern science and understanding illuminating secrets for the illiterate practitioner.
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    Beach Girl
    December 11, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Super informative!
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    Vikki
    December 11, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
    Used this for yoga teacher training and personal practice. Great reference and to deepen your practice.
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    Elizabeth Martel
    December 8, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Beautiful and through!
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    November 29, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome resource for any yoga teacher or someone looking to ...
    Awesome resource for any yoga teacher or someone looking to further their practice. Ray Long is very knowledgeable and has a way of explaining things ...More
    Awesome resource for any yoga teacher or someone looking to further their practice. Ray Long is very knowledgeable and has a way of explaining things that just makes sense. Love this entire collection.
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    Cess
    November 24, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    What can I say. I have all the volumes. Great book
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    Jerry Young
    November 18, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars love the illustrations
    very concise, love the illustrations. It's my second book from this author..
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    M. Leahy
    November 8, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book for all seeking better hip flexibility
    This book covers everything I need to improve my yoga students' hip flexibility. The isometric muscle contractions before the stretch/asana really he...More
    This book covers everything I need to improve my yoga students' hip flexibility. The isometric muscle contractions before the stretch/asana really helps! The diagrams are also helpful.
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    kelly cirone
    October 15, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Ray Long is brilliant. LOVE this book.
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    Marilyn Fae Santiago
    October 13, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Exactly what I was looking for. Great book!
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    Francisco de Assis Souza
    October 1, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars shows fine details in the muscles
    Indispensable for the yoga practitioner, shows fine details in the muscles, ligaments and bones involved in many different asanas.
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    Miguel F Sarria
    September 6, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    It was delivered according to specifications.
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    Jamie D Corbet
    August 22, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    beautifully written
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    Di
    August 16, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel According to Ray Long.
    All books written by Ray Long are gospel. I hope to become a certified yoga instructor one day and the volume of detailed information in this book as ...More
    All books written by Ray Long are gospel. I hope to become a certified yoga instructor one day and the volume of detailed information in this book as in all books written by Ray Long are invaluable.
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    Juliana DeLion
    August 13, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ilustrations are nice. It is nice to be able to see ...
    This whole series I s a God send. Ilustrations are nice. It is nice to be able to see each muscle being moved. Easier to prevent injury.
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    MissKitty
    August 6, 2014
    Five Stars
    Excellent book
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    Aliella Mcalister
    July 13, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Begin with the Eastern perspective first
    Providing a Western description is extremely interesting and has drastically improved my home practice. I highly recommend these books to anyone who h...More
    Providing a Western description is extremely interesting and has drastically improved my home practice. I highly recommend these books to anyone who has studied and practices the Eastern perspective of yoga first.
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    Prudence
    July 6, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!!!
    I brought the first two in paper they also cost more and then I saw that the ebooks companion to my paper backs were more economically price wise so I...More
    I brought the first two in paper they also cost more and then I saw that the ebooks companion to my paper backs were more economically price wise so I brought them also. I love not having to carry five bulky books to training such a blessing to be able to have my iPad which is a lot lighter. Thanks
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    Therapymum
    June 14, 2014
    Brilliant!
    If you want to understand what is happening to your muscles, soft tissue and joints this book is excellent. Clear descriptions of what does what as yo...More
    If you want to understand what is happening to your muscles, soft tissue and joints this book is excellent. Clear descriptions of what does what as you move through the asanas with suggestions to help support the stretch. I bought it on Kindle and because I was trained in anatomy the drawings seem clear to me. However if you don't have that background, perhaps the hard copy would be better. I think I will buy that too as a resource, but the kindle version is extremely useful.
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    pier_carla
    May 19, 2014
    A must have!
    As a beginner I've found this book really useful. Very well written and packed with stunning explicative pictures and tips for better performing asana...More
    As a beginner I've found this book really useful. Very well written and packed with stunning explicative pictures and tips for better performing asanas. I will certainly buy the other books in the series by the same author.
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    Marie Fouche
    March 26, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars A+
    Love this. A great help for the yoga classes I teach. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about yoga poses.
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    Lori
    March 5, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga
    Love this book, very helpful with my yoga practice, recommended by my Yoga Instructor. Can take it anywhere with me.
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    Jazmine R.
    February 12, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars i love these books
    i am never disappointed in these books, this is my second one and i absolutely love the layout and thickness of the pages, the information is more tha...More
    i am never disappointed in these books, this is my second one and i absolutely love the layout and thickness of the pages, the information is more than you would think you need and it breaks everything down nicely!
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    Suzanne M jenkins
    January 28, 2014
    Clear and easy to use
    Great book, with clear drawings well laid out and easy to read text - just right for me to work with.
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    Rotraud Kuehn
    December 16, 2013
    Tolles Buch. Sehr anschaulich und hilfreich zum Üben auch ohne Lehrer
    Ich habe mich gefreut über die anschauliche Hilfe ! Gut dass es dieses Buch gibt! Sehr zu empfehlen. Gutes festes Papier
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    Haragano
    September 3, 2013
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hip Hip Horah!
    This along with it's companions are excellent references if you teach Yoga. They help visualize what is taking place in a move so you can explain it ...More
    This along with it's companions are excellent references if you teach Yoga. They help visualize what is taking place in a move so you can explain it to your students. Worth every cent..... but it is great to get it used.
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    NG Hippie
    July 1, 2013
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Anatomy books for Yoga
    These are top of my list! Accurate details, great alignment interpretation, brings so many things together anatomically and within a Yoga context.
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    SassySPA
    June 16, 2013
    LOVE these books!
    I love all of the Ray Long books; would recommend the whole series to anyone who wants to improve their flexibility.
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    Andrea Stellbrink
    March 26, 2013
    Hip Openers
    Ich habe dieses Buch von einem Yoga-Kollegen empfohlen bekommen und ich muss sagen, man bekommt hier viele hilfreiche Tipps, Anregungen und Hinweise.
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    RAUL COELLO
    March 19, 2013
    5.0 out of 5 stars maximize your yoga
    the book explains how the body reacts to the different asanas and how you can maximize the results of your training.
    Br // Raul
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    Amanda
    February 22, 2013
    5.0 out of 5 stars great illustrations
    This book shows you how to achieve poses based on anatomy and physiology. It gives great diagrams that show the muscles that are shortened and lengthe...More
    This book shows you how to achieve poses based on anatomy and physiology. It gives great diagrams that show the muscles that are shortened and lengthened in each pose. It gives you cues on which muscles to contract to help relax opposing tight muscles. It explains everything in a way you do not need a background in anatomy to understand. If you do have a background in anatomy or kinesiology it is a great refresher and you will appreciate the diagrams and explanations. I plan to buy the other books in this series as well.
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    Agostino
    October 10, 2012
    Indispensabile
    Come gli altri tre libri della serie, anche questo è un fantastico compagno di pratica. Chiaro e intuitivo grazie alle immagini semplicissime e pieno ...More
    Come gli altri tre libri della serie, anche questo è un fantastico compagno di pratica. Chiaro e intuitivo grazie alle immagini semplicissime e pieno di trucchi e consigli per ogni asana. Formato grande per un'ottima visibilità e rilegatura robusta.
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    Suzanne D
    June 18, 2012
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic yoga anatomy book
    I highly recommend getting this book if you're a yoga instructor wanting to explain the movements of poses via pictures. I use this book as a referen...More
    I highly recommend getting this book if you're a yoga instructor wanting to explain the movements of poses via pictures. I use this book as a reference all the time to explain to my own students the muscles involved. I find that most of my students are visual people and seeing pictures says a thousand words. I have many of Ray Long's other books that are used in my classes. Get the book! It's fantastic!
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    Astroyoga
    April 17, 2012
    Book
    I am studying for the BWY Yoga Teaching Diploma and this book explains all I need to know in terms I can understand, wonderful! I recommend it to al...More
    I am studying for the BWY Yoga Teaching Diploma and this book explains all I need to know in terms I can understand, wonderful! I recommend it to all.
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    Yellow Pillow
    November 26, 2011
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helps tighten up form
    Instructions are the best part of this book. The text helps explain the balancing of flexion and extension so that I can use muscle contraction to acc...More
    Instructions are the best part of this book. The text helps explain the balancing of flexion and extension so that I can use muscle contraction to access deeper postures.
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    btg
    October 21, 2011
    this is an excellent book
    this book is an excellent book. for one who practices quite regularly and doesn't have much medical education, this book is an excellent help and gui...More
    this book is an excellent book. for one who practices quite regularly and doesn't have much medical education, this book is an excellent help and guide.
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    Momowillie
    October 15, 2011
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    I love this whole series. The illustrations are perfect - detailed enough that you can really tell what you're looking at but not overwhelming. I ha...More
    I love this whole series. The illustrations are perfect - detailed enough that you can really tell what you're looking at but not overwhelming. I have a weekly yoga session with a couple of friends and we've been picking one pose a week to work through, using all the instructions. Sometimes all we can do is stare at the illustration, imagine where the muscle is on our bodies, and work on the intention to flex or extend it. But over weeks of working with it, we're all finding movement where there was none before. I'm also thrilled with how much anatomy I'm absorbing through the pose illustrations and instructions.
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    Paula Bellini
    September 22, 2011
    5.0 out of 5 stars The anatomy master
    A must have collection for all teachers and students of yoga. Incredible details on anatomy and how it pertains to each pose. Couldn't progress in m...More
    A must have collection for all teachers and students of yoga. Incredible details on anatomy and how it pertains to each pose. Couldn't progress in my practice without these. Great source of inspiration for those of you who focus on proper alignment.
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    Ida Claire
    June 1, 2011
    5.0 out of 5 stars asanamanana
    Ray Long is our new best friend. every book that has been published has been excellent. This new series, I reference this as really the new format.....More
    Ray Long is our new best friend. every book that has been published has been excellent. This new series, I reference this as really the new format..miss the longer version as You could sit on the mat and the book would stay open..ohwell. Gives pictures of what the body looks like if your just starting out as well as the final pose as it should be. For a teacher it is great information, to see someone working on the hip opener and better ways to correct a posture. I'll buy every book he comes out with, just the information I've been looking for.
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    seth
    April 20, 2011
    5.0 out of 5 stars most info on postures in one book that i've seen
    this series of books is the best detailed info i've seen on the postures. There are 3 ways I understand poses here. Names are given for each muscle th...More
    this series of books is the best detailed info i've seen on the postures. There are 3 ways I understand poses here. Names are given for each muscle that either stretches or flexes, also pictures of said muscles in different hues of blue and red to show where intensity is, also the joints involed and the direction the muscles move the ligements. While it could be overwhelming for some there is a lot of growing room and so many details to continue to work towards better posture. Even the sugested vinyasa flow has some weight to how to order poses and it gives reference to the chakras. But what I really like is how scientific it seems. It even gives several variations that can be used for injuries or preparation for each pose. What I really like is how it details how to use reciprocal inhibition and the golgi tendon to go deaper into poses- which I might call a simple shift of awareness to push into the pain without getting hurt. As well as a heap of detail about creating bandhas via co-activation for stabelization. One thing I dont see is much detail to get into the individual poses. But you can get that from a number of other good books. Once you're in the basic pose this book will provide much detail to continue to explore, play and increase awareness and form. The 4 books in the series have minimal overlap and the portions that do use different poses for the examples. Definately check these out!
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    Carl Vagg
    February 1, 2011
    5.0 out of 5 stars see review for vol 1
    see review of vol 1 which also applies to vols 2-4..bottom line, if you have any, interest in yogaor any skills suite involving stretching etc,[go to ...More
    see review of vol 1 which also applies to vols 2-4..
    bottom line, if you have any, interest in yoga
    or any skills suite involving stretching etc,
    [go to bhandayoga.com to check them out fully]
    then get your own copy asap..
    namaste
    carl
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