The Yoga Science: A Complete Guide to Strength, Flexibility, and Injury Prevention

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Embark on a transformative journey through yoga with this comprehensive guide, which beautifully blends ancient wisdom with modern science. Exploring fascinating topics like calorie burn, injury prevention, muscle strength, and bio-individuality, the book reveals how yoga surpasses conventional exercise in functionality and safety. The Yoga Science serves as an invaluable resource for both seasoned practitioners and beginners, enhancing your practice while deepening your appreciation for the timeless wisdom of yoga.

Discover the evidence-backed secrets of yoga, with over 50 asanas thoughtfully categorised into 10 distinct types, from foundational to advanced poses. Each asana includes essential details, such as unique attributes, and benefits for various organ systems, targeted areas, and major muscles, along with step-by-step techniques, complete with modifications for all abilities.

Rooted in both yogic scriptures and contemporary science, this complete guide offers a fresh perspective on how yoga can empower your body, mind, and soul―tailored to meet your personal needs and goals.

What You’ll Find Inside:

• The History of Yoga: Uncover the birthplace of yoga and how it evolved over centuries.
• The Meaning of Yoga: More than just stretching! Learn what yoga truly means and its different definitions.
• Beginner’s Guide: Start your yoga journey with the basics―place, equipment, and best practices.
• Dimensions of Health: Explore the WHO and yogic perspectives on health.
• Alignment and Asanas: Dive into the science of movement and master 50+ asanas with ease.
• Biomechanics Breakdown: Learn how your body works through each pose with a fun take on organ systems and joint angles.

Plus! A special chapter on tackling common yoga questions and debunking popular myths (no, it won’t make you taller!).

From the Publisher

Connect yoga with anatomy, physiology & biomechanics like never before

Unleash the power of movement and explore the fascinating world of yoga! Master over fifty asanas effortlessly and discover the science behind each pose.

Detailed Muscle and Joint Actions

Research-backed Yoga Benefits

50+ Asanas Covered with Biomechanics

Well-suited for Beginner/Advanced Yoga Practitioners

Reviews:

A well-researched book on the physiological and biochemical functioning and impact of yogic asanas. This will serve as an excellent reference book for yoga instructors as well as curious yoga asana practitioners. The last section on FAQ and myths about Yoga practice is nicely put together and helpful.

—Ami Ganatra,

Author of Mahabharata Unravelled & Ramayana Unravelled

As a yoga researcher, I commend The Yoga Science for its invaluable achievement in offering yoga practitioners muchneeded clarity on asanas, debunking myths, exploring yogic applications, and much more. From any dimension you approach yogic ecology, this comprehensive guide has it all.

—Satyam Tiwari

Scientist and Senior Research Fellow, IIT Mandi

Divyansh Sharma’s rigorous analysis of yoga, combining ancient wisdom with a contemporary scientific approach, exemplifies the problem-solving methods used by leading researchers. By bridging the gap between traditional practice and modern scientific inquiry, Sharma illuminates the potential for innovation that emerges when diverse disciplines intersect. This book will be a significant addition to the body of knowledge.

—Dr Gourav Dwivedi

Assistant Professor, IIT Delhi

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, The Yoga Science offers something for everyone. Highly recommended for those looking not just to practise yoga, but to embrace it as a way of life.

—Dr Vidhey Tirpude

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Gondia, Maharashtra

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hay House Publishers India
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 December 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9366111319
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9366111315
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 350 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14 x 2 x 21.6 cm
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 500.00 Grams
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ The Yoga Science: A Complete Guide to Strength, Flexibility, and Injury Prevention
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