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Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (DK Science of)

Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (DK Science of)

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Customers find the book informative and helpful. They appreciate the detailed, clear explanations and visual presentation. The main poses are well-defined with anatomical positions explained. The alignment box for each pose is particularly helpful. Many customers consider it a valuable resource for mental and emotional well-being. However, opinions differ on the color coding – some find it useful for identifying muscle groups being engaged or stretched, while others say it’s not necessary.

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11 reviews for Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (DK Science of)

  1. Ashley F –

    Excellent for wellness seekers, yoga practitioners, anatomy enthusiasts, health pro’s & human bodies
    I just received this book, The Science of Yoga, yesterday and have already read it (at least initially) cover-to-cover– it’s incredible! I have been a student of yoga my whole life (40+ years– my mom did yoga, so I did it with her as a kid) and am also an anatomy enthusiast, as well as a social psychologist and educator by trade. I have never found a book that so elegantly integrates the wisdom of yoga with western scientific understanding of the human body and in such a beautiful and accessible manner. I love the way that it illustrates each asana (pose) from multiple perspectives offering deep insight into the ways in which each ansana supports whole body well being and giving clues to how to modify poses when people’s bodies don’t act the way that human bodies typically act. I have hypermobile joints which have become significantly misaligned recently; I find that my yoga practice (I include meditation as part of practice– not separate from) is really the only thing that helps to heal my body. Seeing how each asana is meant to engage one’s muscles (and body, by extension) helps me conceptualize how to modify the asana depending on how my joints are engaging that day and offers better “signposts” to help me sense my own alignment, adjust accordingly, and ultimately deepens my self-awareness on multiple levels. I also love the Q&A section and particularly admire the way that it seamlessly synthesizes western research and yoga philosophy in such a thorough and accessible manner– the section on yoga therapy and transformation are two of my favorites! It is not only your gift for explaining complex ideas but your use of visuals (impressive!) and layout that make this work so accessible and engaging for so many people. I have already convinced both my dad and my partner to develop their own practice using evidence from the book– they both really need it! Thank you for @AnnSwanson for creating such a helpful guide– I am looking forward to spending many hours pouring over it!

  2. Rob Shiras –

    Pages are beautifully sewn in. Book stays open where you want it. Good reading and reference.
    Not only a good read but serves as a reference.Explains exactly what muscles and nerves are involved with each Asana. In-Depth discussions of the benefits which go far beyond the physical realm.

  3. sharon pav –

    Solid information for a scientificly based practice
    i really enjoy the author’s writing style. She gets into the science of the body, and how yoga, tho ancient, is absolutely relevant for the health of the modern individual. Well done with superb illustrations on several poses. It really takes my practice to the next level, as I can identify which muscle groups are expanding or contracting in the pose. And the section on breathwork is really informative!it will definitely make you want to dive deeper into the ideas.

  4. Steve h. –

    This Series is Outstanding!!
    Love this series of Exercise Science books. The way the visuals work with the staged detailed information is perfect for learning and applying. I have purchased four out of five books in this series of Exercise science books. Looking for the fifth under the christmas tree!

  5. Brian Pontolilo –

    Yogis of all levels of experience will benefit from this book
    With little scientific background (I majored English/writing in college), I have studied yoga anatomy and physiology in a number of teacher trainings and workshops and am always interested in learning more, but it does not come easily to me. I have found I learn this stuff better in a practical way, in person with a teacher or through videos, and in the context of actually practicing the asana and pranayama, where I can experience the lessons in my own body. Until now, books have been of little help.When I saw this new book recommended on Amazon, I was immediately struck by the illustrations, and ordered it right away. I was not disappointed. The illustrations deliver with a simple color-coding system that highlights muscles that are stretching, engaging and stretching, and engaging in each asana that the author chose to include. The names of the muscles and joints and their anatomical positions are explained, and alignment and modification tips are given. I hope the author decides to expand on the number of asanas illustrated online or with a follow up book, though there are plenty to work with already.While I found the Q&A in the back of the book to be a bit basic, I’m sure it would be a wonderful guide to yoga beyond asana for readers new to the practice. What I didn’t expect and found very valuable was the first part of the book which was an introduction to many of the systems (adrenal, skeletal, muscular, digestive, etc.) of the body. Again, the illustrations are top notch and the descriptions are clear and concise.The author drops in the benefits of yoga, pranayama, and meditation practices here and there with a fresh approach: she uses the most current research, not old yoga myths. In fact here and there she busts some of those myths. Scientists are finding everyday that there are proven reasons to engage these practices, we don’t need to perpetuate ancient myths, fun as they are, anymore. Yogis of all levels of experience will benefit from this book, I believe.Great Book Ann!

  6. ken –

    Great Book
    This book has a lot of great information I loved the sections about how yoga affects the systems of your body and the q&a but it’s mostly anatomy which is boring to me. If you like anatomy I definitely recommend it.

  7. Astrid Sánchez –

    This book is great!!!

  8. Kate Oates –

    This book is an excellent, concise guide to understanding joint mobility and muscle engagement. I’m hooked – I’ve sat down to read it for pleasure twice already!As an experienced and senior yoga teacher, finding a book I want to read, and return to, is gold dust.The clear illustrations, with color-coded visuals for engaged and stretched muscles, make it easy to see and understand key movements.I especially appreciated the practical tips throughout, which, while familiar, are very useful for teachers looking to share helpful insights with students.Overall, it simplifies complex concepts, concretes the anatomically relevant facts and provides actionable advice, making it a great resource for both personal practice and teaching. I love it!

  9. Amazon Customer –

    Unfortunately I returned my copy because I received it damaged. I can only talk about my first impressions. At first glance the way that knowledge is presented seems a little too general, the layout is a like a chaotic school textbook too. That may be appealing for some but me personally, I like simple, old-fashioned books where the knowledge is condensed in an organized manner. I could probably still learn from this book as it approached many different subjects. Now, the illustrations are fantastic. Too bad they decided to put those detailed, beautiful illustrations split across two pages, which makes them almost useless. You can’t even read some descriptions. This is a huge flaw in my opinion.Possibly in the future the format could be slightly bigger, and some illustrations smaller, so one would fit on a single page. That, I would reorder.

  10. TR –

    Very clear guidance on anatomy, functionality, the importance of correct usage of your muscles. Not only when you do you exercises but also the impact. Good visual images that are very straightforward and helpful.Usable For the teacher or the starting student or anyone interested in becoming more advanced.

  11. Ranjit TS –

    This is an incredible addition to my Yoga library. I have a similar soft copy but the impeccable inputs and deep research by Ann Swanson makes the book best among anatomy and physiology.

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