A retired gymnast,\u00a0Amy Auman<\/b>\u00a0found her way into yoga and Pilates after suffering from a back injury. Primarily practiced in Bikram and Vinyasa, she has since regained her strength, flexibility, and focus. Auman earned her BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She now works as a consultant, designer, and adjunct lecturer based in St. Louis, Missouri.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Yoga is more than just an exercise; it\u2019s a way of spiritual living that has been growing in popularity throughout the years. But nothing ruins the tranquility of yoga faster than an unfortunate injury. Yoga focuses on almost every muscle in the body, from the core of the abdomen, to the muscles of the back, right down to the delicate muscles in the neck. All of these are prone to injury, and all of those injuries can keep you off the mat. That\u2019s why every yogi needs\u00a0Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga<\/i>. Amy Auman and Lisa Purcell provide expert advice on how to achieve perfect flexibility while minimizing injury, with tools and training on the following subjects:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Finding the proper equipment: which mat works best for you
\n\u2022 Warm-up stretches and why they are important
\n\u2022 Corrective exercises to improve your balance and flexibility
\n\u2022 Step-by-step photos
\n\u2022 And much more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11764,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[41],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n