Science of yoga: understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice
| dc.contributor.author | Ann Swanson | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-01-08T11:36:20Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-01-08T11:36:20Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description | Scientific principles and evidence have demystified so much of the practice. It is impossible to deny the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. Delve into the science behind your favorite yoga poses with this easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide. Perfect for yogis of all levels, this reference book is an in-depth look at your physiology to help you understand how yoga works, and how to practice it safely for the best results. Find out how the spine, breathing and body position are all fundamentally linked. See how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints, and how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness. Science of Yoga reveals the benefits of yoga using up-to-date knowledge. The annotated artworks show the mechanics and angles, and how your blood flow and respiration are affected. Learn about the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each pose, and safe alignments to get the most out of your yoga workout. Maintaining a regular yoga practice can provide many physical and mental health benefits. It can help lower your blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and improve your heart health and quality of life. There are 30 key yoga poses to practice, from breathing and standing poses to inversion asanas. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 978-1465479358 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://digitallibrary.punjab.gov.pk//handle/123456789/125422 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | DK | en_US |
| dc.subject | Anatomy | en_US |
| dc.subject | Yoga | en_US |
| dc.subject | Meditation | en_US |
| dc.title | Science of yoga: understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice | en_US |
| dc.type | Book | en_US |
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