Yoga is one of the most popular fitness, health and wellbeing pursuits in the world. With this book, the millions of yoga practitioners worldwide who practise the sport will benefit from seeing what happens inside their bodies when they assume yoga poses. Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health focuses on the benefits of yoga for improving posture and general health, and introduces the reader to a range of techniques chosen with these goals in mind. Its premise is the fact that good posture and spine strength lie at the core of the body's health, and this book will help you to achieve that through a better understanding of how your body works. The book is divided into five sections, each of which describe a different set of essential yoga poses targeting different areas of the musculoskeletal system. Each pose is illustrated with a detailed anatomical drawing showing exactly what is happening to the muscles and the skeleton during the move. Sure to be a valuable reference for yoga practitioners at every level, this book features everything readers need to know to use yoga to improve their posture and health, and to learn about its effects on their body.
Title: Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health
Author: Nickey Jenkins and Leigh Brandon
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: May 12, 2026
Review:
Thank you to Fox Chapel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
As a yogi, I eat up all things that help me with my practice. And as a yogi who would like to pursue teaching, this book really hit a lot of the things I know I'll need to understand to get there. And what could be better than focusing on posture for your health??? Nothing!
I loved how organized this book was with amazing visual aspects that truly help you see what the authors are speaking to for each posture. And, as a nurse, I loved the integration of the anatomy, as well.
I loved that the book can help both experienced yogis as well as those just starting to learn! While it does focus on the physical aspect of yoga for the most part, there are definitely areas that give some insight into breath technique and chakras which are just as important for the practice.
If you're looking for a text book that is also a manual for yoga practice, pick this one up. It's practical tool that would benefit anyone who would like to learn more of the scientific aspects of yoga postures. I read a digital copy but I am totally purchasing a physical copy to have for my yoga library!
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