The Applied Yoga E-book details alignment cues for many of the most practiced yoga poses today. The principles imparted here are intended for the yoga practitioner wanting to assure they are not causing themselves harm as well as for the teacher who craves a deeper understanding of joint mechanics.
The pictures that accompany this book have been drawn solely for the purpose of the Applied Yoga system. It is our hope that by practicing these poses while understanding human anatomy, a combination of strength and flexibility can be achieved.
Below is one example from the book. As you can see, the muscles in blue are the ones being strengthened and the ones in red are being stretched. There are cues to take you through the pose as well as action arrows indicating which direction the joints often need to move.
May this book be a blessing on your path of yoga and provide you with insight into your practice!
Your Instructor
Jory Serota is the founder of the Applied Yoga Seminars. He is a pioneer in establishing the connections between yoga, physical therapy, personal training and therapeutic movement. He has over 20 years of experience in kinesiology and various movement disciplines, including being a competitive tennis player and collegiate ultimate frisbee player.
Jory is also NeuroKinetic Therapy Instructor. He has trained thousands of yoga teachers and bodyworkers and is an influential figure in shifting the movement and therapy paradigm. He has a unique ability to make complex bio-mechanical information accessible to anyone and help transform people’s pain, dysfunction and injury.
Known for his knowledge of anatomy, Jory combines a precise and direct approach to teaching with his kind and warm sense of humor.
My wife and I have both used this book as a guide for our practices. I am an accountant and she, a massage therapist. The pictures are incredible, so well illustrated and the directions Jory gives are precise and clear. I can't recommend this book enough.
- Joshua Cooper, CPA Tax Lovin'
The images in this book are incredible. I have never seen such specific and well done drawings of yoga poses. The descriptions and alignment principles that are explained are a benefit to anyone who practices yoga or would like to.
- Ben Fleisher, Acupuncturist and owner of Woodstock Healing Arts