The author takes the reader on a tour of yoga that goes from old archives in Calcutta to the world capitals of medical research. He unveils a burgeoning global industry that attracts true believers-- and charismatic hustlers.
This book draws on more than a century of painstaking research to present the first impartial evaluation of a practice thousands of years old. It celebrates what's real and shows what's illusionary, describes what's uplifting and beneficial and what's flaky and dangerous- and wh…
Examines the health claims of modern yoga, drawing on scientific and cultural research to offer advice on how to recognize authentic yoga practice and gain actual benefits.
The author takes the reader on a tour of yoga that goes from old archives in Calcutta to the world capitals of medical research. He unveils a burgeoning global industry that attracts true believers-- and charismatic hustlers.
This book draws on more than a century of painstaking research to present the first impartial evaluation of a practice thousands of years old. It celebrates what's real and shows what's illusory, describes what's uplifting and beneficial and what's flaky and dangerous--and why. …
This book draws on more than a century of research to present an evaluation of a practice that is thousands of years old. It celebrates what's real and shows what's illusory, describes what's uplifting and beneficial and what's flaky and dangerous -- and why. William Broad, a li…
"This cutting-edge fitness program combines tough aerobic exercise with strength- and flexibility-building yoga to create a total-body workout. With Yoga Fit, you'll experience not only increased overall health, energy, and vitality but also a stronger and leaner body, reduced s…
"This cutting-edge fitness program combines tough aerobic exercise with strength- and flexibility-building yoga to create a total-body workout. With Yoga Fit, you'll experience not only increased overall health, energy, and vitality but also a stronger and leaner body, reduced s…
Covers yoga practices and illustrations of new step-by-step sequences of yoga postures specially shot in India and accompanied by observations on technique, their significance, and their benefits.
Iyengar Yoga Wisdom & Practice" is a practical and an inspiring anthology of Iyengar's insights into yoga, life and the path to peace and happiness. Yoga practice lies at the heart of the book, and it is illustrated with over 60 new step-by-step sequences of yoga postures specia…
Iyengar Yoga Wisdom & Practice is a practical and an inspiring anthology of Iyengar's insights into yoga, life and the path to peace and happiness. Yoga practice lies at the heart of the book, and it is illustrated with over 60 new step-by-step sequences of yoga postures special…