Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice
About this product
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
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is highly informative, beautifully illustrated, and accessible for beginners as well as instructors. Many praise it as a strong reference for anatomy, pose understanding, and the science behind yoga practice, while a few note the ebook/device reading experience can be awkward because the layout works better in print.
Goodreads and StoryGraph reviews echo that sentiment, with readers calling it comprehensive, well-researched, and a great resource for yoga enthusiasts who want clearer explanations of how poses affect the body. Reddit discussion also recommends it for people looking for yoga science and anatomy insights.
Across independent book blogs, the tone is similarly positive: reviewers often highlight the visuals, the practical explanations, and how the book deepens appreciation for yoga, though one critique is that some readers wanted even more detail on specific poses.
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Specifications
| Topic | Yoga |
Product Details
| Publisher | DK |
| Publication date | January 8, 2019 |
| Edition | Annotated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 146547935X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1465479358 |
| Item Weight | 1.42 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.76 x 0.71 x 9.49 inches |
| Part of series | The Science of Fitness |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,973 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Yoga (Books) #45 in Anatomy (Books) #259 in Meditation (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,115) |
