{"product_id":"science-of-yoga-understand-the-anatomy-and-physiology-to-perfect-your-practice-ann-swanson-paperback-1","title":"Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice -- Ann Swanson, Paperback","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroducing \u003ci\u003eScience of Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e - an all-encompassing science book to help you better understand yoga anatomy and the medical science behind yoga to perfect your practice and poses! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid 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. \u003ci\u003eScience of Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive right in to discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Specially commissioned CGI artworks show 30 asanas in depth and detail the physics of the pose \u003cbr\u003e- 16 spreads of clear, easy-to-understand scientific facts and research answering key questions around ancient and modern claims \u003cbr\u003e- Illustrated section on the benefits of yoga on the human body system by system \u003cbr\u003e- 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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eScience of Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first yoga book on the market to combine detailed anatomical drawings, pose mechanics and key scientific research, \u003ci\u003eScience of Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ann Swanson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593844335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Swanson \u003c\/b\u003eis a yoga therapist, yoga teacher trainer, and advocate for self-care based in Denver, Colorado. Passionate about science, she has taught college anatomy and physiology and holds a Master of Science in yoga therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she is now on faculty. Ann mentors other yoga teachers and therapists one-on-one online. Ann has a way of making complex scientific ideas of anatomy and therapeutic yoga simple to understand and apply practically. Ann has an engaged online following at @scienceof.yoga with 11.2K followers plus more on www.annswansonwellness.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swanson, Ann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48529432969444,"sku":"9780593844335","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780593844335.jpg?v=1777655359","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/science-of-yoga-understand-the-anatomy-and-physiology-to-perfect-your-practice-ann-swanson-paperback-1","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}