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Easy Anatomy for Yoga
A Practical Guide to the Body and Movement on the Mat
By Rahmi Diomande | Rahmi Yoga School

Understand your body, explore movement, and bring greater clarity to your yoga practice and teaching.

This approachable, 71-page illustrated guide connects anatomy with what happens on the mat. Written in accessible language, it introduces the body’s structures and explains how they contribute to movement and support in familiar yoga poses.

Across eight chapters, you will explore:

• Anatomy foundations: directional terms, joint actions, bones, muscles, and connective tissue.
• The spine and core: spinal movement, trunk support, and pelvic floor awareness.
• The upper body: shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands.
• The lower body: the pelvis, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
• Breathing and balance: the diaphragm, nervous system, and sensory information.
• Anatomy on the mat: sixteen illustrated pose studies with setup instructions, muscle roles, adaptations, teaching cues, and reflection questions.
• Teaching and practice: two learning practices, an observation worksheet, and a lesson planning worksheet.
• Review and reflection: a glossary and eighteen review questions with answers.

Personalized cartoon illustrations of Rahmi, illustrated chapter dividers, and simple concept diagrams bring a welcoming visual touch to the learning experience.

Rather than asking every learner to reproduce one shape, this guide encourages thoughtful observation, comfortable exploration, and practical choices using chairs, walls, blocks, and other supports.

Who is it for?
Yoga students, teacher trainees, yoga instructors, fitness professionals, and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to anatomy through yoga.

Format: English-language digital PDF with searchable text, linked contents, and printable worksheets. Read on your device, print a personal copy, or add notes using a compatible PDF annotation app. No physical book is shipped.

This educational resource does not award instructor certification or replace individualized healthcare advice.