Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice is a detailed guide to the physiological science of 30 different yoga poses.

What does this book cover?

This lavishly illustrated edition of Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice includes insight from sports scientists, physiologists and practicing yogis on the benefits yoga can have on every system in the body. It applies science to demystify these benefits, explaining not just what yoga goes for the body but how and why these effects occur.

In addition, Science of Yoga addresses:

• The body mechanics of key yoga poses
• The exact effects of each pose in respiration and blood flow
• Guidance for achieving higher levels of technical perfection in your own yoga practice

About the Author

Ann Swanson (MS, C-IAYT, LMT, E-RYT500) is a teacher at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She has taught everything from yoga and massage therapy to anatomy and physiology. She is both a practitioner of classic yogic traditions and an innovator applying cutting edge research to this ancient art.

Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice is ideal for anyone interested in perfecting their yogic practice through biological science.