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As the third millennium begins; Anatomy of Hatha Yoga is the only modern authoritative source that correlates the study of hatha yoga with anatomy and physiology. Yoga teachers; personal trainers; medical therapists of all kinds; or anyone who is at times curious or troubled about how the body responds to stretching and exercise will find in this book a cornucopia--partly new and partly old--of readable and reliable information. Chapter 1 summarizes general principles of anatomy and physiology as applied to hatha yoga. Breathing is next in chapter 2 because yogic breathing expedites movement and posture. Breathing is followed by pelvic and abdominal exercises in chapter 3 because the pelvis and abdomen form the foundation of the body. Standing postures will then be covered in chapter 4 because these poses are so important for beginning students; and because they provide a preview of backbending; forward bending; and twisting postures; which are covered in detail in chapters 5; 6; and 7. The headstand and shoulderstand; including an introduction to cardiovascular function; are presented in chapters 8 and 9. Postures for relaxation and meditation are treated last in chapter 10.