Description

Did you know yoga positively impacts every system in your body, influencing everything from joint function and hormone regulation to digestion and cognitive performance? Science of Yoga explores these facts, guiding you on how to maximize your yoga practice. Detailed illustrations clearly demonstrate each yoga pose, showing the underlying muscle engagement, joint movements, correct alignment, and much more.

In this expanded edition, you’ll find therapeutic yoga sequences specifically designed to soothe common issues such as back pain, arthritis, and anxiety. You’ll even discover gentle poses that can comfortably be practiced in a chair. Additionally, the book offers an increased emphasis on breathwork, showing you how proper breathing techniques can greatly enhance your yoga practice and serve as an effective tool for managing everyday stress.