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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 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.
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Publisher : DK; Annotated edition (January 8, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 146547935X
ISBN-13 : 978-1465479358
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.75 x 0.72 x 9.5 inches
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Reviewer: sharon pav
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Solid information for a scientificly based practice
Review: i really enjoy the author’s writing style. She gets into the science of the body, and how yoga, tho ancient, is absolutely relevant for the health of the modern individual. Well done with superb illustrations on several poses. It really takes my practice to the next level, as I can identify which muscle groups are expanding or contracting in the pose. And the section on breathwork is really informative!it will definitely make you want to dive deeper into the ideas.
Reviewer: Sarah Cummins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comprehensive and colorful
Review: I love how simple this book is. Scientific backing for yoga and yoga therapy that is broken down into very usable information that anyone can understand. The illustrations are beautiful, colorful, and explanatory. Very well done.
Reviewer: cindy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great info
Review: This has really nice colorful pictures and can be picked up and put down like a magazine. What I mean is it can be perused in a super leisurely way. Definitely recommend!
Reviewer: Laura
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this book
Review: I recently dove deep into yoga and wanted to know the how and why, this book is a great one! Informative but not boring.
Reviewer: Ramblin Rose
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautifully Illustrated
Review: This book looks and feels like an anatomy textbook but is so well composed that it could function as coffee table decor. Each pose has a full-page color depiction which accompanies the text. A great purchase if only to look at the pics!
Reviewer: ken
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: This book has a lot of great information I loved the sections about how yoga affects the systems of your body and the q&a but itâs mostly anatomy which is boring to me. If you like anatomy I definitely recommend it.
Reviewer: Brian Pontolilo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Yogis of all levels of experience will benefit from this book
Review: With little scientific background (I majored English/writing in college), I have studied yoga anatomy and physiology in a number of teacher trainings and workshops and am always interested in learning more, but it does not come easily to me. I have found I learn this stuff better in a practical way, in person with a teacher or through videos, and in the context of actually practicing the asana and pranayama, where I can experience the lessons in my own body. Until now, books have been of little help.When I saw this new book recommended on Amazon, I was immediately struck by the illustrations, and ordered it right away. I was not disappointed. The illustrations deliver with a simple color-coding system that highlights muscles that are stretching, engaging and stretching, and engaging in each asana that the author chose to include. The names of the muscles and joints and their anatomical positions are explained, and alignment and modification tips are given. I hope the author decides to expand on the number of asanas illustrated online or with a follow up book, though there are plenty to work with already.While I found the Q&A in the back of the book to be a bit basic, I’m sure it would be a wonderful guide to yoga beyond asana for readers new to the practice. What I didn’t expect and found very valuable was the first part of the book which was an introduction to many of the systems (adrenal, skeletal, muscular, digestive, etc.) of the body. Again, the illustrations are top notch and the descriptions are clear and concise.The author drops in the benefits of yoga, pranayama, and meditation practices here and there with a fresh approach: she uses the most current research, not old yoga myths. In fact here and there she busts some of those myths. Scientists are finding everyday that there are proven reasons to engage these practices, we don’t need to perpetuate ancient myths, fun as they are, anymore. Yogis of all levels of experience will benefit from this book, I believe.Great Book Ann!
Reviewer: Jennifer Robbins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A brilliant read!
Review: Learning more about the science behind how and why yoga has the effects it does was definitely priceless information, and I’ll be rereading this until I’ve fully absorbed as much as I can. I would definitely recommend this book to any fellow science lovers that are interested in the connections between science and spirituality and mind/body/spirit.
Reviewer: L
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I am very happy with all of the information in this book.
Reviewer: Astrid Sánchez
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book is great!!!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Unfortunately I returned my copy because I received it damaged. I can only talk about my first impressions. At first glance the way that knowledge is presented seems a little too general, the layout is a like a chaotic school textbook too. That may be appealing for some but me personally, I like simple, old-fashioned books where the knowledge is condensed in an organized manner. I could probably still learn from this book as it approached many different subjects. Now, the illustrations are fantastic. Too bad they decided to put those detailed, beautiful illustrations split across two pages, which makes them almost useless. You can’t even read some descriptions. This is a huge flaw in my opinion.Possibly in the future the format could be slightly bigger, and some illustrations smaller, so one would fit on a single page. That, I would reorder.
Reviewer: TR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very clear guidance on anatomy, functionality, the importance of correct usage of your muscles. Not only when you do you exercises but also the impact. Good visual images that are very straightforward and helpful.Usable For the teacher or the starting student or anyone interested in becoming more advanced.
Reviewer: Ranjit TS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is an incredible addition to my Yoga library. I have a similar soft copy but the impeccable inputs and deep research by Ann Swanson makes the book best among anatomy and physiology.
