Anatomy of Hatha YogaOctober 23, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A super book on anatomy for the teacher or student that helps to understand the mechanics of asana. I like the separate chapters for each group like forward bends, twists etc.. The section on backbending is particularly useful to help students find out where they need to be rather than where they want to be. Camella Nair- Author of "Aqua Kriya Yoga".
WHOA, informative!September 17, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was looking for something full of pictures, which this is not, but I'm so happy to have this book. It's alot of information, very scientific, very thorough. Great resource for anyone dedicated to yoga.
Meant for serious studyAugust 4, 2007 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is exhaustive in scope, meticulous in its detailed presentation, and clearly NOT meant for pleasure reading.
I've used it a lot since I got it, and I consider it a very valuable resource. I have not read the whole thing. I doubt if I will ever read it from cover to cover. It's not that kind of book. It's more of a "look up the topic and get the info you need" kind of book.
It's not a book for someone with a casual interest in yoga. The length, depth, and cost of the book remove it from that category. If you are a serious student of yoga, or if you're studying to be a yoga teacher some day, you NEED this book. It is regarded by most of the teachers with whom I've spoken as the most complete book on the topic. Nothing else in the English language even comes close to this.
It has it allJuly 30, 2007 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the type of book I have been seeking for along time. It (more) than met my expectations.
Absolute Must Have!!July 25, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is amazingly detailed and thorough. You can certainly understand why the author took twenty years to write it. The language is very technical, yet understandable. Anyone who wishes to truly understand the anatomy behind the movements in Hatha Yoga should have this book as a reference. I just can not say enough great things about this book.
