Functional awareness and yoga : an anatomical guide to the baby in reflective practice
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Functional awareness and yoga : an anatomical guide to the baby in reflective practice
Oxford University Press, c2019
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Functional awareness & yoga
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Functional Awareness and Yoga is an essential book for all who wishes to deepen their yoga practice and discover strategies to reduce strain or discomfort on the mat as well as in daily life. It is also an excellent book of introductory concepts in anatomy as applied to yoga required during a yoga teacher training. Each chapter provides essentials in functional anatomy with over 60 practical illustrations. The chapters also apply specific postures in yoga with cues to support the practice on the mat. Finally, each chapter contains a mindful practice section to help readers integrate anatomical imagery into daily life in order to release unnecessary tension, improve posture, and support ease of movement.
The reflective practice of Functional Awareness (R) changes how one goes through simple daily tasks in living and demonstrates how these small simple shifts can have a profound effect on ease in action and resilience in movement both on and off the yoga mat. Guiding readers through the essentials in body alignment by providing engaging explorations in body/mind awareness, the book offers a pathway to improve resilience and balance in action.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction
Homage
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Awareness: Honoring the Body
Chapter 2 Intention: The 4Rs of Reflective Practice
Chapter 3 Bones: Skeletal Considerations
Chapter 4 Poise: The Cervical Spine and Balance of the Head
Chapter 5 Equilibrium: Systems of Balance
Chapter 6 Foundation: The Foot and Ankle
Chapter 7 Acceptance and Transference: The Knee
Chapter 8 Mobility: The Hip Joint
Chapter 9 Resilience: The Spine
Chapter 10 Inspiration: The Breathing Mechanism
Chapter 11 Support: Muscular Domes of the Body
Chapter 12 Power: Core Muscles of the Trunk
Chapter 13 Flying: The Arm
Chapter 14 Namaste: Reflection and Restoration
Glossary of Terms in Human Anatomy
Glossary of Yoga Asanas
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Index
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