Yoga Mat Companion 1 - 4

Yoga Mat Companion 1: Anatomy for Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses
Yoga Mat Companion 2: Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends
Yoga Mat Companion 3: Anatomy for Backbends and Twists
Yoga Mat Companion 4: Anatomy for Arm Balances and Inversions

Master the science behind Vinyasa Flow and the standing poses 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.