Yoga Mat Companion 2: Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends

by Ray Long

Master the science behind the hip openers and forward bends of Hatha Yoga. Dr. Ray Long guides you on a visual narrative through the anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology of this ancient art, decoding each pose along the way. The Mat Companion series provides you with beautifully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to use scientific principles to obtain the maximum benefit from your practice. Each book includes the Bandha Yoga Codex, a simple five-step process that can be applied to any pose to improve strength, flexibility, and precision -- no matter what style of yoga you practice.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

224 pages, Spiral-bound

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

Dr. Ray A. Long is an orthopedic surgeon and the founder of Bandha Yoga. He is widely known for integrating modern western science with ancient Hatha yoga. He authored the popular Scientific Keys and Yoga Mat Companion book series, which use 3D anatomical illustrations to show how muscles, tendons, and ligaments work in each pose.

Reviews

[Lauren]

Always a fan of Dr. Long's work!

[Mary Louise]

Eventually MOST women will break one or more hip bones. Tight calf muscles can cause pain in your back; tight hip-flexors wreak havoc all throughout your body and increase your chances of hip bone snapping and breakage. Most surgery is unnecessary if you do regular preventative stretching. This book shows you how. You will be amazed by how simply paying attention to how you stretch the hip flexors makes a difference. Diet and suppliments are great, but mindful stretching rocks.

[Natalie]

Informative. Dr Ray Long breaks down each pose into where the joints and the muscles are. He also explains how to push more deeply into the pose and how to obtain bandas by simply engaging certain muscles in the poses. I wish it went into more of the details of getting into the poses though.

[Connie]

All of Ray Long's books are really excellent. It's an excellent way to learn more about anatomy while working on yoga poses. Excellent reference guides in the back of the book as well.

[soraj kurusakdapong]

A grate book

full of knowledge
good illustrate
nice photograph
a clear description
key for nurse Carr ed path
this is a necessary book for therapist