Science of Yoga

Explore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control.

Introducing <Science of Yoga< - an all-encompassing science book to help you better understand yoga anatomy and the medical science behind yoga to perfect your practice and poses!

Did you know that yoga practice can help treat age-related memory loss better than brain-training games?Recent scientific research now supports what were once anecdotal claims about the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. <Science of Yoga< provides a detailed insight into variations of key yoga poses and the specific benefits of different styles of yoga on the human body, system by system.

Dive right in to discover:

• Specially commissioned CGI artworks show 30 asanas in depth and detail the physics of the pose
• 16 spreads of clear, easy-to-understand scientific facts and research answering key questions around ancient and modern claims
• Illustrated section on the benefits of yoga on the human body system by system
• Easy-to-understand research is presented in an easy-to-understand format with illustrated pullouts, debunking the myths and explaining the scientific facts, from breathing techniques to mindfulness

<Science of Yoga< is a riveting read, and reveals how your blood flow, respiration, muscles and joints work below the surface of each yoga pose, whilst teaching you to achieve technical excellence in your practice, from the comfort of your own home.

The first yoga book on the market to combine detailed anatomical drawings, pose mechanics and key scientific research, <Science of Yoga< is a must-have volume for yoga beginners and professionals alike, seeking an accessible and easy-to-read guide on the effects of yoga on the human body from a scientific standpoint.

Whether you''re looking to take up yoga this New Year, or your yoga poses are already perfect, this science book is the ideal fitness gift for the yoga lover in your life, and sets out to separate the facts of yoga from the myths, with proven scientific research....

Auteur
Ann Swanson is a yoga therapist, yoga teacher trainer, and advocate for self-care, based in Hawaii, USA. Passionate about science, she has taught college anatomy and physiology and holds a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she is now on faculty. Ann mentors other yoga teachers and therapists one-on-one online. Ann has an engaged online following at @scienceof.yoga with 15.1K followers plus more on www.annswansonwellness.com. She is the author of Meditation for the Real World, also published by DK.

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Did you know that yoga practice can help lower your blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and prevent age-related brain changes?

Explore the physiology of 30 key yoga poses, in-depth and from every angle, and master each asana with confidence and control. Recent scientific research now backs up what were once anecdotal claims about the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. Science of Yoga reveals the facts, with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each pose, safe alignment, and much more.

With insight into variations on the poses and a Q&A section that explores the science behind every aspect of yoga, look no further than Science of Yoga to achieve technical excellence in your practice and optimize the benefits of yoga to your body and mind. This new edition makes sure that all latest research into the benefits of yoga included.