Anatomy of Yoga - Ann Swanson

Discover the science behind yoga and learn to perform your poses more safely and effectively.

Yoga has been practiced for centuries for its positive effects on body and mind. In Anatomy of Yoga, Ann Swanson shows that these benefits are also firmly scientifically substantiated.

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

Thanks to this knowledge, you can better tailor your yoga practice to your body and get more effect, comfort, and depth from each session. Do you want to buy Anatomy of Yoga? This unique copy is already waiting for you.

What you will find in this book:

• Detailed anatomical CGI illustrations of 30 asanas
• Insight into the effect of yoga poses on the entire body
• Practical advice for injuries and common ailments
• Medical facts and surprising scientific insights
• A valuable reference work for beginners, advanced yogis, and professionals

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

Dutch | Paperback | 9789401495080 | October 2023 | 184 pages