Yoga Anatomy Made Simple

TARGET CONSUMER: PRIMARY: Yoga teachers and yoga students who want simple anatomy explanations; particularly those of a younger demographic
SECONDARY: New and aspiring yoga teachers and teacher-trainers, broadly

A fun introductory guide to yoga anatomy for new and experienced yoga teachers, practitioners, and enthusiasts

Knowledge of anatomy is a crucial part of every effective yoga practice, but the subject can be dry and difficult Yoga Anatomy Made Simple provides a fun solution—it’s a go-to guide to functional yoga anatomy, written for yoga practitioners looking to jump in and start applying key concepts to their work Here, longtime yoga teacher Stuart Girling pairs his expertise with real-life examples and colorful, jaunty illustrations to create a book that serves as a playful introduction and refresher course for yogis, teachers, and trainers

The Yoga Anatomy Made Simple provides simple explanations of key yoga-anatomy concepts, like patterns,
variety, breath, and strength The illustrations are diverse, body-inclusive, joyful, and fun—and mirror the author’s own accessible, unpretentious approach to practical yoga anatomy Concepts are demonstrated on different body parts, as well as the following posture groups:

• Forward bends • Hip rotations
• Backbends
• Twists

• Postures involving the shoulders • Inversions
• Arm balances

Girling ties everything together in a holistic framework with a playful touch on every page—one that embraces each student’s lifestyle, environment, and life history Yoga teachers will learn to elevate their ability to analyze yoga postures from a physical perspective, sequence more effectively, avoid unnecessary injury, and appreciate the importance of individuality within postural yoga

FOR YOGA TEACHERS: A functional understanding of yoga anatomy is an in-demand skill for yoga teachers at any stage of their career The content of this book is highly relevant for both new and experienced yoga teachers

EXPERT AUTHOR: Stuart Girling is a longtime yoga instructor, teacher trainer, and founder of the Love Yoga Anatomy platform (114K YouTube subscribers, 12K Instagram followers, 10K FB followers)

MAKES ANATOMY ACCESSIBLE: Features common names and simple explanations that will appeal to all readers, including those with little to no background knowledge in anatomy

FOCUS ON PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Avoids the information overload found in typical anatomy books Delves straight into thinking about the makeup of the human body and how that influences the ability to create yoga poses

VISUALLY ENGAGING: Full color illustrations based on real people from the author’s yoga classes add a playful, personal touch to nearly every page BODY INCLUSIVE: Demonstrates how exercises can work differently on a wide range of body types and physical abilities