Author: Makarand Madhukar Gore
Publisher: New Age Books
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 223
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788178223919
Description
The first part of the book deals with only that part of the basic anatomy and physiology, which is important in understanding the mechanism of yoga practices. This time a special note, in the form of tips 'from yoga point of view', has been added so as to understand various concepts and aphorisms of yoga clearly.
The second part of the book describes the traditional technique of asanas, pranayamas, bandhas, mudras, kriyas (cleansing practices), their possible mechanism… This book would help the reader:
(1) To learn the basic structure and various functions of the body.
(2) To understand the yogic concepts, the correct technique and the
mechanism of the yogic practices as well as their physiological
effects on the human body.
(3) To know whether we can modify the techniques of these yoga
practices with the help of the scientific information about them for
better application.
(4) To understand the principles of yogic therapy, its application,
contra-indication and limitations.
(5) To know the scientific aspect of the Aum chanting.
Contents
Message from the President of India
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
PART - ONE
BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
1. The Human Body
2. The Digestive System
3. The Circulatory System
4. The respiratory System
5. The Muscular System
6. The Nervous System
7. The Endocrine System
8. The Skeletal System
9. The Excretory System
10. Homeostasis
11. Posture
PART - TWO
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF
YOGIC PRACTICES:
1. Asana
2. Mudra, Bandha and Kriyas
3. Pranayama
4. The Science of Aum
Bibliography
Index