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

Foreword 6
HUMAN
ANATOMY 8
Cell to system 10
Skeletal system 12
Muscular system 18
Nervous system 22
Endocrine system 28
Respiratory system 30
Cardiovascular system 34
Lymphatic system 36
Digestive system 38
Urinary system 40
Reproductive system 41
THE ASANAS 42
SEATED ASANAS 44
Accomplished Siddhasana 46
Bound Angle Baddha
Konasana 50
Cat Marjaryasana 54
Cow Bitilasana 56
Cow Face Gomukhasana 60
Side Bend Parivrtta
Janu Sirsasana 64
Seated Twist Ardha
Matsyendrasana 68
Child’s Pose Balasana 72
Camel Ustrasana 76
King Pigeon Eka Pada
Rajakapotasana 80
STANDING ASANAS 84
Mountain Tadasana 86
Forward Fold Uttanasana 90
Chair Utkatasana 94
Crescent Lunge
Anjaneyasana 98
Warrior II
Virabhadrasana II 102
Warrior III
Virabhadrasana III 106
Tree Vrksasana 110
Dancer Natarajasana 114
Triangle Trikonasana 118
INVERSION ASANAS 1 22
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha
Svanasana 124
Headstand Sirsasana 128
Half Shoulderstand
Ardha Sarvangasana 132
Bridge Setu
Bandhasana 136
Wheel Urdhva
Dhanurasana 140
FLOOR ASANAS 144
Crow Bakasana 146
Plank Kumbhakasana 150
Side Plank
Vasisthasana 154
Cobra Bhujangasana 158
Locust Salabhasana 162
Supine Leg Stretch Supta
Padangusthasana 166
Supine Twist Supta
Matsyendrasana 170
Q&AS 174
Joints and flexibility 176
Spinal care 178
Life stages 180
Meditation 184
Savasana 186
Stress 188
The brain and mental
wellbeing 192
Chronic pain 194
Yoga therapy 196
Transformation 198
On the frontiers of
science 200
Cautions 202
Glossary 206
Index 208
Bibliography 214
About the author and
acknowledgments 216
Science of Yoga Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice PDF Ebook

Ann Swanson, MS, C-IAYT, LMT, E-RYT500
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