The detailed full-color illustrations, expert texts, and practical step-by-step instructions make this book a valuable tool for yoga practitioners, aspiring yoga teachers, and anyone interested in understanding how the body functions in movement. The practical, easy-to-understand manual begins with an anatomical overview. This is followed by a chapter on the origins, traditions, and spiritual aspects of yoga, as well as the physiological foundations of breathing, muscle activity, and leverage effects used in yoga. The main part of the book contains detailed representations of 30 classic yoga asanas. In addition to the practical step-by-step instructions, there are tips for optimal execution of the poses and a precise description of muscle activity. The accompanying anatomical illustrations show.