Embark on a transformative journey through the world of yoga with The Yoga Science: A Complete Guide To Strength, Flexibility, And Injury Prevention. This comprehensive guide beautifully blends ancient wisdom with modern science, offering insights that can enhance your practice while deepening your appreciation for this timeless discipline.
This book delves into fascinating topics like calorie burn, injury prevention, muscle strength, and bio-individuality, showcasing how yoga surpasses conventional exercise in both functionality and safety. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner looking to deepen your knowledge or a beginner just starting out, this guide is an invaluable resource built to meet your personal needs and goals.
Discover the evidence-backed secrets of yoga through over 50 asanas, thoughtfully categorised into 10 distinct types. Each asana includes essential details, such as unique attributes, benefits for various organ systems, targeted areas, and major muscles. You'll also find step-by-step techniques complete with modifications to accommodate all abilities, ensuring that you can engage with the practice at your own pace.
The Yoga Science offers:
- The History of Yoga: Uncover the birthplace of yoga and its evolution through centuries.
- The Meaning of Yoga: Discover what yoga truly means beyond the physical practice.
- Beginner’s Guide: Start your journey with the basics, including place, equipment, and best practices.
- Dimensions of Health: Explore health from both WHO and yogic perspectives.
- Alignment and Asanas: Master movement science with over 50 asanas.
- Biomechanics Breakdown: Understand how your body operates during each pose, paired with insights into organ systems and joint angles.
Plus, enjoy a special chapter dedicated to tackling common yoga questions and debunking popular myths—like whether it can actually make you taller! This blend of yogic scripture and contemporary science offers a fresh perspective, empowering your body, mind, and soul as you navigate your yoga practice.
