Book Review: Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice By Ann Swanson

Title: Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice 

Author: Ann Swanson

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Review:
For the last year I have been learning Yoga and Pilates because other forms of Fitness where out of the question. The second I saw this was available to read I though why not take a chance. 
I wasn't disappointed this was what I needed to better understand the body and science behind Yoga. The Illustration or visuals help enhance the reading as well as guides the readers to understand their muscles and what is happening as they move though the motions.

This is a perfect for book for those who want to better understand and enjoy yoga in a different way.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a Copy of Ann Swanson science of Yoga

Synopsis:
Did you know that yoga practice can help treat age-related memory loss better than brain-training games, or that the correct way to breathe throughout a sun salutation is influenced by what is happening to your organs as you move?

Recent scientific research now backs up what were once anecdotal claims about the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. Science of Yoga reveals the facts, with annotated illustrations that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each pose, and much more.

With insight into variations on the poses and the specific benefits of different styles of yoga, such as kundalini and bikram, look no further than Science of Yoga to achieve technical excellence in your practice and optimize the benefits of yoga to your body and mind.

Paperback, 224 pages

Published January 8th 2019 by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

About The Author:

Ann is a mind-body science educator. She holds a Master of Science in yoga therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she went on to become an adjunct faculty member. With years of experience tutoring and teaching anatomy and physiology in colleges, massage therapy schools, and yoga teacher training programs, she has refined the ability to make complex scientific concepts simple to understand. Ann uniquely applies cutting-edge research practically to yoga while maintaining the heart of the tradition. She believes that there is no one "right" alignment or way to do a yoga pose or practice; if you can breathe, you can do yoga. In her private practice, she makes yoga therapy, qigong, and mindfulness meditation accessible with personalized modifications. Her convenient online classes help busy people worldwide relieve pain and manage stress effectively. For more about Ann, head to www.AnnSwansonWellness.com or www.scienceof.yoga