Yoga Abs: Moving from Your Core

This is exactly the book I was looking for to develop core strength. There is an "introduction" to the anatomy affected, which helps me visualize what I am stretching/exercising, and pictures with each of the poses. The writing is easily understood by a typical/average yoga student and is brief and to the point. This is for strengthening abs - nothing more and nothing less. If you want 6-pack abs of steel or anatomy 101, might want to keep looking. If you are looking to yoga to strengthen core muscles and develop endurance, this works for me.

Very informative and offering specific instruction for the poses which would be helpful for someone practicing on their own and for instructors teaching in class settings.

Great book.

I have been teaching yoga for a while now an love reading any books by Ms. Lasater. I always get something new from them to take to my classes.

i think it is really basic and might be useful for yoga beginners. It is just not something I am looking for.

excellent

I got this book at a used book sale several years ago; I figured maybe I should final read it! I am a yoga teacher, and I have several other of author Judith Lasater's yoga manuals. She is extremely precise in her language while inviting exploration of the concepts she presents. Some things gave me a "duh!" moment, but I had never thought of them exactly that way before (e.g., you can't contract your abs while doing a backbend). She includes a number of practices for the reader to try as a follow along, both yoga asana (postures) and specific exercises. Definitely a worthwhile read.

As a Pro Trainer and Self Transformed 'Fat Kid', I don't totally agree that 'flat abs, etc. is not natural'.Having lived through my personal transformation, I know first hand how natural it can be.That being said, this book gives a great perspective on a subject that many people struggle with. Any exerciser will be able to get something out of this book, as this subject area still needs more experts to educate the general public.Add it to your fitness library.Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness[...]

Anything by Judith Lasater is going to be good, thorough and based on sound principles. This book is no exception and gives some really useful tips and insights.

Si tratta di un libriccino semplice, immediato e molto chiaro. Contiene una breve introduzione, molto interessante, sul punto di vista occidentale e orientale rispetto alla "pancia". Le spiegazioni anatomiche sono facilmente comprensibili e gli esercizi sono spiegati dettagliatamente.Scritto da una maestra di yoga, penso possa essere utile anche a chi non pratica questa disciplina, ma è interessato a rinforzare il proprio "centro". Lo consiglio vivamente.

Great book. Poses are well described and photos are very well done. Very happy with this book. I'd seriously consider anything that is written by Judith Lasater. I started using just a few poses to begin with and slowly added new ones. I'm glad I bought this book.

Auch für Yogamuffel geeignet, sehr gute Erklärung warum Planks zB besser sind als Pushups.