Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff discusses yoga's effect on the body and the body's effect on yoga. Kaminoff starts by explaining the dynamics of breathing and of yoga breath. This section alone is worth the cost of the book! I noticed an immediate improvement in my breathing during yoga poses and therefore an improvement in the poses after reading the section on breathing. Yoga Anatomy then goes on to show yoga poses from an anatomical view highlighting the parts of the body that should be working and/or that are affected by the pose. The yoga name and a translation for each pose is provided. Each pose is classified and given a level. The joints that are active, the work the body is doing, the muscles being lengthened, the obstacles for each pose, notes to help with the pose, and breathing are all discussed in relationship to each pose. There are moments when the descriptions for the poses have so much in common, the reader feels a sense of de ja vu while reading. I even f...
Poems in Favor Of The Separation Between Church and Hate by Tony Haynes explores the tenets of myriad religions from around the world through a series of poems that demonstrate the fine line between spreading love and hate through their messages. Some of the poems hit their mark almost too well. Others skirt the edges. Haynes religious tendencies are clear throughout the collection of poetry. Poems In Favor Of The Separation Between Church and Hate highlights both the similarities religions share and the differences they indicate while showing the role they play in shaping the societies we live in for better or worse.
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