Metaanatomy: A Modern Yogi's Practical Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Your Amazing Body

A gifted teacher reveals the miracle that is your body, combining science, yogic wisdom, and liberating movement practices.

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"Meta" means "beyond"-and in MetaAnatomy, celebrated yoga teacher Kristin Leal takes us far beyond our limited understanding of our amazing human bodies. In this information-rich and accessible resource, you'll do more than label parts of your physiology and identify your energy systems. You'll develop a new level of "body literacy"-a deep and vital relationship with the physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of your being.

Kristin writes in an inviting, lighthearted style that makes complex concepts imminently understandable. Here, you'll explore:

. The Physical-meet the marvelous "meat suit" of your body's bones, muscles, joints, and nerves
. The Poetic-a deep dive into your breath, brain, heart, and the subtle energy systems that bring it all to life
. The Practical-how to make lasting changes to your health, spirituality, and relationship with the world around you
. Mini-practices, meditations, insights for students and teachers of yoga, and much more

What makes Kristin's approach so powerful is that you'll be learning about yourself as more than a collection of parts, but as a unified being of body, mind, and soul-interwoven and interdependent with the world around you. "You are a symphony of synapse and strength; valves and vulnerability; potential, power, and promise," she teaches. "It is my hope that these teachings and practices will ultimately lead you to remember and honor your fundamental wholeness."