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Science of yoga: understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice

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Explore the physiology of 30 key yoga poses, in-depth and from every angle, and master each asana with confidence and control.

Did you know that yoga practice can help lower your blood pressure, decrease inflammation and prevent age-related brain changes?

Recent scientific research now backs up what were once anecdotal claims about the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. Science of Yoga reveals the facts, with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each pose, safe alignment and much more.

With insight into variations on the poses and and a Q&A section that explores the science behind every aspect of yoga, look no further than Science of Yoga to achieve technical excellence in your practice and optimise the benefits of yoga to your body and mind.

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Series Title

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Call Number

613 SWA s

Publisher

London : Dorling Kindersley., 2019

Collation

216 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780241341230

Classification

600

Content Type

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Media Type

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Carrier Type

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Edition

Ed. 1

Subject(s)

Physical Fitness

Specific Detail Info

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Statement of Responsibility

Ann Swanson

Other Information

Level

High School

Book Segment

Reading for pleasure

Reading Level

Independent

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