Cover
Of related interest
Title page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Introduction
What's the difference between an injury and a medical condition?
The prevalence of yoga-related injuries
Preventing injury
The role of alignment
The structure of the handbook
Communicating with Students
Why do we check in with students at the start of a class?
Basic guidelines for communication
Part 1: The Lower Limb and Pelvis
1. The Foot and Ankle
The anatomy of the foot
The anatomy of the ankle joint
Common foot and ankle injuries and conditions

Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the foot and ankle
2. The Knee
The anatomy of the knee joint
Common knee injuries and conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the knee joint
3. The Hip
The anatomy of the hip joint
Common hip injuries and conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the hip joint
4. The Pelvis
The anatomy of the pelvis
Common pelvic injuries and conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them

Improving the overall health of the pelvis
Part 2: The Spine and Trunk
5. The Vertebral Column
An overview of spinal anatomy
6. The Lumbar Spine
The anatomy of the lumbar spine
Common lumbar spine injuries and conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the lumbar spine
7. The Thoracic Spine
The anatomy of the thoracic spine
Common thoracic spine conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the thoracic spine
8. The Cervical Spine
The anatomy of the cervical spine

Common cervical spine injuries and conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the cervical spine
Part 3: The Upper Limb
9. The Shoulder
The anatomy of the shoulder girdle
The anatomy of the shoulder joint
Common shoulder injuries and conditions
Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the shoulder
10. The Elbow, Wrist And Hand
The anatomy of the elbow and forearm
The anatomy of the wrist
The anatomy of the hand
Common elbow, wrist and hand injuries and conditions

Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them
Improving the overall health of the elbow, wrist and hand
Part 4: Common Medical Conditions
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Diabetes mellitus
Asthma
Pregnancy
Osteoporosis
Hypermobility
Depression and anxiety
Glossary of Anatomical Terms
References
Further Reading and Resources
Subject Index
Author index