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

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Annotated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 146547935X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 58


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 0.71 x 9.49 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Science of Fitness


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    • The book I’ve been searching for!!!!
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As a yoga instructor who doesn’t believe in chakras and stuff, I’ve been looking for a book that explains the benefits of yoga from a scientific standpoint. This book is INCREDIBLE! The information is easy to read and retain. I am so excited about this find and 100% recommend it to anyone who practices, or wants to start practicing, yoga!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • Yoga Anatomy, Physiology and Science - together in one book!
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Ann Swanson's book was required reading in my recent In-Depth Anatomy of Asana class at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Did I need another anatomy book? Apparently, because I am more pleased than ever with this book! The first thumb-thru (full disclosure: I'm a fine quality printing nerd) I was struck by the rich illustrations, nice-to-read matte paper, and the multiple call-outs in the "big picture" and "closer look" information boxes that accompany the text. Beautifully indexed and color coded, the content is SUPER organized and covers both systems anatomy and asana anatomy. It makes yoga anatomy accessible and clear, and brings the latest science of yoga to the fore. As I am a teacher of Advanced Yoga Therapy, I know this book will quickly show signs of much use. In my recent training class, I was able to dive right in to many concepts by using the diagrams and detailed close ups. It helped with discussions on the latest Science of Yoga topics, such as Polyvagal Theory, the effects of yoga on the autonomic nervous system, proprioception, and even some of the physiological reasons we should change some of our cues in yoga! So happy to see SCIENCE and YOGA taken together so seriously in this book. Highly recommend to yogis wanting to understand more, yoga teachers wanting to teach more, and yoga teacher training programs wanting to inform yoga students on the advancing science behind yoga. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019 by Sappy Ferret
    • The book is great!! HOWEVER,
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This book is great! However, when you try to look at the muscle in the image of the one they are speaking of in the text, you can’t see it because it’s in the crease of the book. I wish there was a spiral version so I can see the entire image! But I really do the love the book
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • That one book on your bookshelf you will reach for again and again...
My bookshelves are filled with beautifully written and wonderfully informative books on everything yoga. Some would think I have all the books I could ever possibly need or want on the subject of yoga. Not so. I am pretty excited about this new book - Science of Yoga - by Ann Swanson. It's the kind of book that those new to yoga and those who have practiced for years will want to have as a resource - a book they will refer to again and again. The book is brilliantly laid out and very impressive in its scope. Anatomy and physiology has been simplified and broken down to make it user friendly and understandable for virtually anyone. It's fact filled and food for the curious mind. It's the kind of book that can be consumed in bits and pieces but I recommend reading the whole book first so you don't miss any of the great information that this author shares. Anatomy and physiology is just the beginning of this book. It offer's so much more. Pictures clearly showing various asanas/poses in seated, standing, inversions and floor that depict joints, the muscles engaged, muscles engaging while stretching, and the muscles stretching. There's more - there's tips, variations and benefits to each pose...and still again, there's more. A question's and answer's section to guide you into deeper understandings and how to utilize and access the information and research out there. Another section goes over precautions and suggestions for specific health issues. The glossary included is a wonderful addition to this book. Like the rest of the book, it is clear and concise. This will be the book on your bookshelf that you will go back to again and again and again... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019 by Karen
    • In an effort for pretty layout made words difficult to see
I'm very disappointed in this book. It appears that in an effort to do 'pretty' layouts they've often used medium grey text. This text is VERY difficult to read when it's on the light blue or grey background unless you are in very bright light. On the remaining white pages, it is still difficult to read in dimmer light. On some of the pose pages the text is very small and light grey. The result is I can't really read a large majority of the book in the evenings. Maybe they should have just used black font on white background, made the pictures smaller, or added a few additional pages. I like the anatomy portion in the front of the book, but this information will be a bit too in depth and scientific for many. I would have liked more poses to be covered. The addition of a sort of reference table of muscle, joint, and other body systems affected by each pose would have also been helpful. That way I could look at what poses I wanted to do to target certain areas when planning my yoga session. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019 by dbldutch
    • Pretty book, beginner level
DK produces a pretty book and makes basic information look attractive. If you are looking for in-depth explanation this isn’t the book for you. This book is suitable for someone who is a beginner yogi looking to learn a little more about poses.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019 by Lisa Hepner
    • Great Anatomy Teacher Training and More
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I love this anatomy book. I’ve made it a required book for anatomy in the 200 hour teacher training at my studio. There is a wealth of information that is often forgotten about when approaching anatomy for yoga. All systems of the body are included and the information is broken into small digestible bits. Often books that cover this wide of a scope of information become far too tedious to read and follow along. It’s clear the author has taken much time and consideration to determine what information and at what level of detail to include. If you’re an anatomy nerd this is a great reference especially for explaining complicated topics to your students. If you’re a new or aspiring teacher or even a student, this book is the perfect place to start your anatomy learning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019 by Amber
    • A must have for all yoga practitioners!
Anyone who practices yoga needs to own this book! Science of Yoga breaks down the body systems and how yoga benefits each system accompanied by beautifully illustrated anatomy diagrams to show which muscles, joints, etc are being targeted in each pose. This book is essential for seasoned practitioners or those wanting to start their wellness journey with yoga. Highly recommend!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019 by Wendy Piedad

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