Your Body, Your Yoga offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding the practice of yoga through the lens of individual anatomy. Going far beyond traditional yoga anatomy books, it explores how each person’s unique physical structure and physiology influence their movement and range of motion.

This comprehensive work is divided into two volumes:

Volume 1 introduces a powerful question to bring into every yoga posture: “What stops me?” The book explores a full spectrum of movement limitations—from different types of tensile resistance to three forms of compressive resistance. It delves into the roles played by muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, bones, and the extracellular matrix in shaping your mobility. You’ll learn how anatomical variation—not just flexibility—determines your personal range of motion, making it clear that not every pose is accessible to every body. This knowledge empowers practitioners to discern which alignment cues are helpful—and which may not be relevant to their body.

Volume 2 builds on this foundation by applying these principles to the lower body. It offers in-depth insight into the hips, knees, ankles, and feet—demonstrating how structural differences in these joints influence your yoga practice. With this awareness, you’ll be able to practice with more intention, respect your body’s boundaries, and adapt your yoga to suit your unique anatomy.