Your Spine, Your Yoga: Developing stability and mobility for your spine

Your Spine, Your Yoga is a comprehensive guide to the spine, covering both Western anatomical/biomechanical and modern yoga perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of variety in spine structure and function, with different spines having unique abilities. The spine provides stability and range of movement, but modern yoga practice often prioritizes flexibility over stability, leading to dysfunction and pain. The book discusses the structural components of each spine segment, variations among individuals, and the sources of movement restrictions. It includes illustrations, photographs, and sidebars for novice and anatomy geeks, as well as suggestions for yoga teachers. It can be used as a resource, textbook, or coffee-table book.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 15 November 2018
Publisher: Wild Strawberry

Your Spine,Your Yoga is arguably the first book that looks at the spine from both the Western anatomical/biomechanical point of view and the modern yoga perspective. It is filled with detail, discussion, illustrations, and practical advice for spines of all types. This emphasis on variety is welcome and necessary: no two spines are exactly alike, and no two people have the same biology and biography. What your spine is able to do may be vastly different from what other yoga students or teachers spines can do. The human spine is unique in its structure and function. Primarily, it provides stability through the core of our body, allowing forces to be transmitted from the upper body (arms and shoulders) to the lower body (pelvis and legs) and vice versa. Secondarily, the spine allows tremendous range of movement. Unfortunately, in modern yoga practice, we find the primacy of these two functions reversed, with flexibility prized over stability. This focus on spinal mobility comes at a grave cost to many students. Stability is lost, and when that happens, dysfunction and pain often follow. Just as all tissues and areas of the body need a healthy amount of stress to regain and maintain optimal health, so too our spine needs the appropriate levels of stress to remain functional throughout our lives. How we choose to exercise the spine makes a difference, though. Knowing the way the spine is built, specifically, how your spine is built, will allow you to tailor your exercises wisely to match your goals. Your Spine, Your Yoga is the second book in the Your Body, Your Yoga series and focuses on the axial body—the core, from the sacral complex, which includes the pelvis, sacrum, and sacroiliac joint, through the lumbar and thoracic segments of the spine, to the cervical complex, which includes the head and neck. The spine is a complex structure, with many different parts working together to support and move the body. The vertebrae, for example, are the bones that make up the spine, and they are divided into three main regions: the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. Each region has its own unique shape and function, and the vertebrae are connected by ligaments, muscles, and tendons. The vertebrae are also responsible for protecting the spinal cord, which is a bundle of nerves that runs through the center of the spine. The spine is also supported by a variety of muscles, including the abdominal muscles, the back muscles, and the gluteal muscles. These muscles work together to stabilize the spine and provide support for the body's movements. The spine is also affected by a variety of factors, including posture, exercise, and stress. Poor posture can lead to spinal misalignment, which can cause pain and dysfunction. Exercise can help to improve spinal health, but it must be done correctly to avoid injury. Stress can also have a negative impact on the spine, and it is important to find ways to manage stress effectively. Your Spine, Your Yoga provides a comprehensive guide to the spine, including its anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. It also includes a variety of exercises and techniques that can help to improve spinal health and function. The book is written by a team of experts in the field of yoga and anatomy, and it is designed to be accessible to students of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yoga practitioner, Your Spine, Your Yoga can help you to improve your spine health and function. In conclusion, Your Spine, Your Yoga is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their spine health and function. It provides a comprehensive guide to the spine, including its anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, and it includes a variety of exercises and techniques that can help to improve spinal health and function. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yoga practitioner, Your Spine, Your Yoga can help you to improve your spine health and function.

Weight: 974g
Dimension: 275 x 212 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780968766552