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Explore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control.
Introducing
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.
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
The first yoga book on the market to combine detailed anatomical drawings, pose mechanics and key scientific research,
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....
About the author
Ann Swanson MS, LMT, C-IAYT, E-RYT500 holds a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and a license in massage therapy. After studying yoga in India and tai chi in China, she assisted in a cadaver lab and taught college anatomy. Ann is also the author of the DK book
Meditation for the Real World, a YouTube creator, and an international speaker. AnnSwansonWellness.com
Summary
Did you know that yoga benefits every system in the body, from joints to hormone response, digestion, and brain function?
Science of Yoga uncovers the facts and explains how to get the most from your practice. Each asana is demonstrated with artworks that reveal the muscle and joint actions below the surface, safe alignment, and much more.
This expanded edition features therapeutic sequences tailored to help relieve common problems, such as back pain, arthritis, and anxiety, including poses that can be performed in a chair.
In addition, a new focus on breathwork shows how optimal breathing both improves yoga performance and provides a coping tool for life.
