Science of Yoga - Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice

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....

Product details

• Authors: Ann Swanson
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.12.2024
• EAN: 9780593844335
• ISBN: 978-0-593-84433-5
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 234 mm x 19 mm
• Series: DK Science of
• Subjects: Guides > Health; HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, Exercise & workout books, Yoga for exercise, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Complementary therapies, healing and health, Exercise and workouts, HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise / Stretching