Anatomy of Yoga - Ann Swanson

Scientific insights and illustrations to optimize your yoga session

For hundreds of years, people have experienced the many benefits of yoga. But did you know that its beneficial effects on your body are also scientifically well-founded?

This richly illustrated book guides you through the many physiological processes that various yoga poses stimulate throughout your body. You'll gain a deep understanding of each pose and its effects on your muscles, connective tissue, breathing, circulation, digestion, and nervous system. You'll learn not only the numerous medicinal benefits of the asanas but also how to perform them with control and technical precision. So you can now perfectly tailor your yoga practice to your own body and experience even more benefits.

• Anatomical CGI drawings of 30 asanas and their effects in detail
• Customized advice for injuries and numerous conditions
• Interesting facts and medical insights about yoga
• An indispensable reference for beginners, experienced yogis, and professionals alike!

About the author Ann Swanson:
Ann Swanson earned a master's degree in yoga therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she now teaches anatomy, physiology, and yoga training. She aims to make the complex science and the latest insights surrounding yoga understandable without losing sight of its tradition.

Dutch | Paperback | 9789401495080 | October 2023 | 184 pages