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Science of Yoga

Author : Ann Swanson

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 30,62 MB

Release : 2019-03-15

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 146549166X

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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 a Q&A section that explores the science behind every aspect of yoga, this easy-to-understand, comprehensive book is an invaluable resource to achieve technical excellence in your practice and optimize the benefits of yoga for your body and mind.



The Science of Yoga

Author : William J Broad

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 16,19 MB

Release : 2012-02-07

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1451641427

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The Science of Yoga draws on a hidden wealth of science, history, and surprising facts to cut through the fog that surrounds contemporary yoga and to show - for the first time - what is uplifting and beneficial and what is delusional, flaky, and dangerous. At heart, it illuminates the risks and rewards. The book takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of undiscovered yoga that goes from old libraries in Calcutta to the world capitals of medical research, from little-known archives to spotless laboratories, from sweaty yoga classes with master teachers to the cosy offices of yoga healers. In the process, it shatters myths, lays out unexpected benefits, and offers a compelling vision of how to improve the discipline.



The Heart and Science of Yoga

Author : Leonard T. Perlmutter

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 33,11 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 9780975375259

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This is an encyclopaedic introduction to Yoga Science, The American Meditation Institute founder Leonard Perlmutter shares his extraordinary knowledge of the worlds oldest and most practical mind/body medicine. Leonard is one of the Wests foremost guides to understanding the nature of consciousness. He will gently lead you to a realisation of the profound wisdom and power that you already possess. This is both the record of a personal journey and a transformational teaching. The content is filled with easy-to-learn prayers, meditations, breathing practices, teaching stories from the worlds great spiritual traditions, techniques for accessing intuitive wisdom, a users guide for the mind, an introduction to ancient Ayurvedic health principles, and a holistic series of easy-gentle yoga exercises. As modern medicine rediscovers and systematically documents the physical, mental and emotional benefits of Yoga, millions of people from all walks of life are incorporating the timeless practices of this ancient science into their lives. Whether you are a beginner or a long-time student, Leonard provides loving support and valuable insights to advance your understanding, deepen your practice and nurture your Self-transformation. The book promises that through the process of personal experimentation you too can access an inner reservoir of creativity to make every relationship rewarding no matter what. This is the first, comprehensive Yoga Science curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association, American Nurses Association and American Psychological Association for continuing medical education credit. This book is an empowering guide for the greatest adventure you will ever have your personal journey to a happy, healthy and joyful life. It comes with an index and directory of practices.



A Woman's Book of Yoga

Author : Machelle M. Seibel

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 39,39 MB

Release : 2002-11-11

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1440627983

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Book Description

Interest in yoga is at an all-time high, especially among women. Whether readers wish to begin the practice or are already involved in yoga, this innovative book will help them understand the unique benefits yoga provides for a woman's health and mental well-being. The authors lead women of all ages through the health and life cycles specific to females by illustrating the spiritual and physical advantages of Kundalini yoga, as taught by yoga master Yogi Bhajan. Hari Khalsa applies ancient wisdom to explain how to determine and enhance one's own special relationship with the mind, body, and soul. Using his expertise on women's health issues, Dr. Siebel reveals the scientific basis for yoga's positive effects on the brain. Together, Dr. Siebel and Hari Khalsa create a dialogue of spiritualism and science, elucidating how every woman can reap the rewards of yoga for a lifetime.



The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy

Author : Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones

Publisher : North Atlantic Books

Page : 442 pages

File Size : 49,36 MB

Release : 2015-09-29

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1583949844

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The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy is the definitive guide to the study of yoga anatomy--a perfect companion book for any yoga teacher or practitioner seeking to understand the biomechanics of the body as it applies to yoga practice. The book is visually designed in quick reference format to offer useful information about the main skeletal muscles that are central to yoga, with asanas to demonstrate the particular muscles and muscle groups. Over 230 full color illustrations detail each muscle's origin, insertion, and action in order to clearly reveal how the muscles come into play in the movements and postures of yoga. Knowledge of yoga anatomy is paramount to the ability to teach or practice with no injury to oneself or others. With this foundation in place, it is possible to focus on the spiritual element of yoga as well as the physical. Yoga is a union of the two, so where appropriate, the more profound side of the practice is mentioned as it relates to the body. The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy illustrates the form and function of the muscles first, then interlays the muscles into the yoga posture for full understanding in a clear and integrated way, explaining the technique of the asanas, as well as other important aspects of yoga: pranayamas, the bandhas, and chakras. Table of Contents About This Book 1 Anatomical Orientation 2 Muscles of Respiration 3 Muscles of the Face and Neck 4 Muscles of the Spine 5 The Deep Core and Pelvic Floor 6 Muscles of the Shoulder and Upper Arm 7 Muscles of the Forearm and Hand 8 Muscles of the Hip 9 Muscles of the Knee 10 Muscles of the Ankle/Foot Resources General Index Index of Muscles



The Heart of Yoga

Author : T. K. V. Desikachar

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 47,62 MB

Release : 1999-03-01

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1594778922

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The first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to viniyoga--yoga adapted to the needs of the individual. • A contemporary classic by a world-renowned teacher. • This new edition adds thirty-two poems by Krishnamacharya that capture the essence of his teachings. Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who lived to be over 100 years old, was one of the greatest yogis of the modern era. Elements of Krishnamacharya's teaching have become well known around the world through the work of B. K. S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and Indra Devi, who all studied with Krishnamacharya. Krishnamacharya's son T. K. V. Desikachar lived and studied with his father all his life and now teaches the full spectrum of Krishnamacharya's yoga. Desikachar has based his method on Krishnamacharya's fundamental concept of viniyoga, which maintains that practices must be continually adapted to the individual's changing needs to achieve the maximum therapeutic value. In The Heart of Yoga Desikachar offers a distillation of his father's system as well as his own practical approach, which he describes as "a program for the spine at every level--physical, mental, and spiritual." This is the first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to the age-old principles of yoga. Desikachar discusses all the elements of yoga--poses and counterposes, conscious breathing, meditation, and philosophy--and shows how the yoga student may develop a practice tailored to his or her current state of health, age, occupation, and lifestyle. This is a revised edition of The Heart of Yoga.



The Heart and Science of Yoga

Author : Leonard T. Perlmutter

Publisher : Ami Pub

Page : 511 pages

File Size : 33,53 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9780975375280

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Book Description

This book is both the record of a personal journey and a transformational teaching. Readers will find meditations, prayers, teaching stories, breathing practices, a user's guide for the mind, an introduction to ancient Ayurvedic health principles, and more.



Yoga and Science in Pain Care

Author : Neil Pearson

Publisher : Singing Dragon

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 16,22 MB

Release : 2019-08-21

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0857013548

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This book takes an integrated approach to pain rehabilitation and combines pain science, rehabilitation and yoga with evidence-based approaches from respected contributors. They demonstrate how to integrate the concepts, philosophies and practices of yoga and pain science in working with people in pain. An essential and often overlooked part of pain rehabilitation is listening to, working with, learning from, and validating the person in pain's lived experience. The book expounds on the movement to a more patient-valued, partnership-based biopsychosocial-spiritual model of healthcare where the patient is an active and empowered participant, as opposed to a model where the healthcare provider is 'fixing' the passive patient. It also explains how practitioners can address the entire human being in pain, and how to include the person as an expert for more effective and self-empowered care.



Yoga Anatomy

Author : Leslie Kaminoff

Publisher : Human Kinetics

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 22,24 MB

Release : 2011-10-28

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1492583413

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Book Description

The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated, expanded, and better than ever! With more asanas, vinyasas, full-color anatomical illustrations, and in-depth information, the second edition of YogaAnatomy provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. From breathing to inversions to standing poses, see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness; and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years, Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource—one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. With Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition, authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, both internationally recognized experts and teachers in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork, have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts alike.



Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners

Author : Amadea Morningstar

Publisher : Lotus Press

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 31,24 MB

Release : 1995

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 0914955144

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Book Description

Amadea Morningstar, co-author of the bestselling Ayurvedic Cookbook, received many requests for Western recipes that utilized Ayurvedic principles. Well, here it is This is a "one of a kind" book that is sure to be a strong bestseller and represents a dramatic enhancement for people who want to practice Ayurvedic health practices in the West.