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Alignment for Yoga Practice

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Yoga is the fastest growing, personal health and fitness practice today. As an integrated and holistic approach, it goes well beyond what typical physical exercises offer.

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To deliver on its full potential, yoga practice must adhere to the body's anatomical design and function, allowing a graceful flow with skills that can safely advance. Yoga also has potential as a sophisticated therapeutic but only when principles of alignment are applied.

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Our book is a comprehensive exploration of yoga alignment based on the most current breakthroughs in anatomy and physiology. It explores the posture and position of each region of the body and importantly, their dynamic relationship with each other. Questions that frequently arise when teaching or in personal practice are answered clearly and precisely.  Step-by-step instructions are given that are easy to apply and always with the intention to bridge anatomical discussions with traditional yogic philosophy.

Every yoga style, no matter how esoteric, ultimately depends upon a working knowledge of the body and awareness of  postural alignment. The goal in our book is to support all yogic traditions and all personal approaches.

For health professionals who have yoga-practicing patients and clients, or incorporate yoga into their therapies, this is a must-have resource.

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