Anatomy of Yoga - Ann Swanson

Scientific insights and illustrations to optimize your yoga session

Yoga has been practiced for centuries for its positive effects on body and mind. In "Anatomy of Yoga," Ann Swanson demonstrates that these benefits are also firmly based on scientific evidence.

This richly illustrated book guides you through the physiological processes activated in the body during yoga postures. You'll gain clear and in-depth insight into how asanas affect muscles, connective tissue, breathing, blood circulation, digestion, and the nervous system , among other things. You'll learn not only what yoga does, but more importantly, why and how to perform postures safely, consciously, and technically correctly.

This knowledge will help you tailor your yoga practice better to your body and gain more effect, comfort, and depth from each session.

What you will find in this book:

• Detailed anatomical CGI illustrations of 30 asanas

• Understanding the effect of yoga postures on the entire body

• Practical advice for injuries and common ailments

• Medical facts and surprising scientific insights

• A valuable reference for beginners, advanced yogis, and professionals

About the author Ann Swanson:
Ann Swanson holds a master's degree in yoga therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health (USA) , where she teaches anatomy, physiology, and yoga training. Her mission is to make the complex science of yoga accessible without losing sight of its spiritual and traditional roots.

Dutch | Paperback | 9789401495080 | October 2023 | 184 pages