Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley
An invaluable resource for both yoga students and teachers, this comprehensive DVD includes nearly 4 hours of in-depth lectures, demonstrations and comparisons of human skeletal anatomy as it relates to yoga practice.
Using a wide range of yoga students, acclaimed teacher Paul Grilley explains the key concepts of compression, tension, proportion and orientation. These concepts help us to understand why no two people will ever experience the same yoga posture in the same way.
Paul’s light-hearted yet provocative approach will challenge many misconceptions about yoga while providing the foundation for the development of a truly personal yoga practice.
This DVD is encoded for all regions.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Ah-ha upon ah-ha, LOL
Don’t you just love those teachers who bring forth multiple ah-has for you? Paul definitely makes that happen here. My teaching experience expanded tremendously after watching this video. I’ve watched it many times now to glean ever-more tidbits. Great for those with an A&P background but certainly helpful for those who just want to deepen their understanding of the body as it relates to asanas.
5 Stars Well worth the money!
I think that every yoga teacher should own this DVD. It is very informative and will bring a new perspective about your student’s capabilities and limitations.
4 Stars Pretty Good
I think that this DVD is ok for a beginner who has only a very basic knowledge of how the human skeletal system operates. I do think that the demonstrations are well done and the DVD itself is well put together. It really is just like being at a workshop. I also liked the way that the information is organized on the DVD and extras such as the interactive skeleton. However, for me, it was not a keeper. I sold my copy on Ebay immediately after watching. For a real, indispensable reference for anatomy as it relates to yoga, try this book by David Coulter:
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners
5 Stars Well worth the price
This is an excellent DVD for both students and teachers of yoga. Grilley clears up many misconceptions that are often presented in yoga classes conducted by personnel not schooled in anatomy and physiology. He gives you the information that you need to know to improve your yoga practice and prevent injuries. I highly recommend it!
5 Stars Fabulous!
Paul Grilley provides a detailed understanding of anatomy in basic layman’s terms - for those who remember anatomy class with dread, this is a thoroughly enjoyable alternative! His passion for the subject, and for “getting it right,” is apparent as he explains why every person’s body will approach the practice of yoga in an entirely different manner.
*Such* a valuable resource for yoga students and teachers alike!