Ray Long

Yoga Mat Companion 1: Anatomy for Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses

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Ray Long

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Master the science behind Vinyasa Flow and the standing poses of Hatha Yoga. Dr. Ray Long guides you on a visual narrative through the anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology of this ancient art, decoding each pose along the way. The Mat Companion series provides you with beautifully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to use scientific principles to obtain the maximum benefit from your practice. Each book includes the Bandha Yoga Codex, a simple five-step process that can be applied to any pose to improve strength, flexibility, and precision -- no matter what style of yoga you practice. Read more

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Topic Yoga

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Publisher Bandha Yoga
Publication date December 22, 2010
Edition First Edition
Language English
Print length 224 pages
ISBN-10 1607439433
ISBN-13 978-1607439431
Item Weight 1.85 pounds
Dimensions 8.48 x 0.66 x 10.75 inches
Book 1 of 4 Yoga Mat Companion
Best Sellers Rank #122,656 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #213 in Yoga (Books) #241 in Anatomy (Books)
Customer Reviews 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (416)