Anatomy and Asana: Preventing Yoga Injuries

by Susi Hately

Anatomy and Asana offers an easy and successful method to learn anatomy andits relationship to yoga in a way that helps prevent injuries. It is written by a certified yoga teacher with a diverse background in kinesiology, ergonomics, and physical rehabilitation.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

90 pages, Spiral-bound

First published March 15, 2006

Reviews

[Abby Rosmarin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't let the 90 or so pages and layout fool you -- there is a LOT of information here. Personally I feel this is something every serious yoga instructor should have to at least reference. There are so many ways you can hurt yourself in yoga (and so many cues that are just begging to throw someone's back out) and a firm foundation in function anatomy (say that three times fast) is key.

[Brian Bridson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent anatomy book - I especially like how the author groups poses into categories and discusses characteristics common to all. The only negative is the poor quality of the monochrome illustrations. You really need to read it alongside an anatomy book that provides full color illustrations - I used Ray Long's "Key Muscles of Yoga."

[Dan Bagers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book by Susi!

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a regular yoga practitioner who knows next to nothing about anatomy, I thought that I might as well give this book a look before I give myself a repetitive strain injury in a muscle I've never even heard of. And, I have to admit that even though Anatomy and Asana was definitely fascinating in places, and Susi Hately clearly tried to provide information at a level that was inclusive for us anatomy newbies, I often found myself struggling through it. That said, I'm glad I made the effort to finish the book because I feel like I learned quite a bit that I've been able to take back to my mat. I just feel like there's so much that's in the book that I don't understand, or am not effectively actioning, and that's been a bit frustrating. I guess that's why it's called a practice.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This required read for yoga teacher training is a must-read for those who teach if they do not want to be the cause of their students' injuries. Having just finished it the second time, I realize how little I know and how much I crave learning anatomy. I've been taught by many yoga teachers who disregard biomechanics and I don't want to make that mistake. I signed up to receive Susi's ezine- a monthly digital anatomy training. Great book!

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love any yoga book that is spiral bound (which this is). Lovely diagrams and well laid out. I felt it was a bit simplistic though, which can be good and bad. I find it is necessary to have a couple different anatomy books avaliable because one doesn't always cut it.

Good for beginners wanting to know a basic overview of anatomy and postures.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in 5 days. How, I don't know... A bit hard to follow at times because I'm not an expert in all the proper anatomy terms, but informative and will definitely stay in my reference library.

[Carrie LeAnne]

PROVIDED AT YOGAFIT ANATOMY CLASS

[Molly]

Required reading for my yoga certification - rightfully so.
If you're unfamiliar with the human form, this comes with many reminders and what asanas one can use for a target area, or what one might be doing incorrectly if the area is feeling some type of way.
Am glad to own this to reference throughout my practice & teaching.