A Joosr Guide to... The Science of Yoga by William Broad: The Risks and the Rewards
By Joosr
()
About this ebook
In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.
Yoga is taking the world by storm. Individuals worldwide attest to its profound physiological and psychological effects-but which of these claims are backed up by science?
Scientific studies have been able to bust yoga myths while also lending credence to its benefits. The Science of Yoga separates facts from fiction, exploring the many positive effects that yoga has on mind and body, while also investigating its potential drawbacks.
You will learn:
· About yoga's effect on the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems
· Why yoga may not be the best exercise for weight loss
· The potential benefits of yoga for people who experience mental health issues.
Read more from Joosr
A Joosr Guide to... Expecting Better by Emily Oster: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5A Joosr Guide to... Purple Cow by Seth Godin: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Joosr Guide to… The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Joosr Guide to... Emotional Agility by Susan David: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to… The Diet Myth by Tim Spector: The Real Science Behind What We Eat Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Joosr Guide to... The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Joosr Guide to... Getting Things Done by David Allen: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5A Joosr Guide to… The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch: The Secret to Achieving More with Less Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Joosr Guide to... The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Joosr Guide to... It's Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be by Paul Arden Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Joosr Guide to... The Dip by Seth Godin: The Extraordinary Benefits of Knowing When to Quit (and When to Stick) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... Legacy by James Kerr: 15 Lessons in Leadership Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Joosr Guide to... To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink: The Surprising Truth about Persuading, Convincing, and Influencing Others Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Joosr Guide to... The Power Broker by Robert Caro: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... The Rule of Law by Tom Bingham Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Joosr Guide to... The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson: A Journey Through the Madness Industry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to A Joosr Guide to... The Science of Yoga by William Broad
Related ebooks
A Joosr Guide to… Quiet by Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to… The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... Mindset by Carol Dweck: The New Psychology of Success Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDualities: Insight On Getting Your Sh*t Together Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNano Workouts: Get in Shape and Lose Weight During Everyday Activities Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBe Age Defying Train to Maintain Your Strength, Muscle Mass, and Stability After 50 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Science Behind It - Formulating Success While Impacting The World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsProcrastination Generation Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEmotional Strength Training: Breaking Free From Fear Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to… Mindfulness by Mark Williams and Danny Penman: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRest is the New Sport: Identify your fatigue, improve your recovery, decrease your biological cost Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDRUMBEAT Business Productivity Playbook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings21 Tips For Beating Fatigue And Improving Your Health, Happiness And Safety Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Joosr Guide to... Sort Your Brain out by Adrian Webster and Jack Lewis: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeading with Cheese, Fish, and Carrots: The Propaganda of Team Leadership: How Leadership Euphemisms Demoralize and Destroy Teams Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow To Camp Out Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCovid Calisthenics: Nutrition and Calisthenics for the SarsCov2 Pandemic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Hemorrhoids Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Hemorrhoids Management Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFierce Authenticity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEscape the To-Do List Trap: How to Take Charge of Your Time and Finally Get Things Done Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHaving a Strong Mind part 2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLose Weight With YOGA Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Wellness For You
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sex Hacks: Over 100 Tricks, Shortcuts, and Secrets to Set Your Sex Life on Fire Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges: 60 Habit-Forming Programs to Live an Infinitely Better Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary of Lindsay C. Gibson's Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Healing Remedies Sourcebook: Over 1,000 Natural Remedies to Prevent and Cure Common Ailments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Summary of Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Illustrated Easy Way to Stop Drinking: Free At Last! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When the Body Says No Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for A Joosr Guide to... The Science of Yoga by William Broad
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
A Joosr Guide to... The Science of Yoga by William Broad - Joosr
takeaways
What’s it about?
Achieving a healthy body and mind has become a predominant ambition in the Western world in recent years. This is partly owing to increased awareness in the importance of nutrition and exercise in order to reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. But it also reflects an ambition toward non-health-related goals. A healthy lifestyle has become equated with happiness and fulfillment as we seek to resolve many of life’s major problems, in our personal as well as professional life.
There is a reason that health is equated with contentment, and while the correlation may not be linear, it is closely linked. In fact, being at ease with yourself, feeling strong and capable in both mind and body, provides an inner balance that facilitates your approach to daily challenges.
It is therefore not surprising that fascination with yoga has exploded all over the world. Yoga is recognized for its multitude of benefits to overall health, and it attracts men and women of all ages in offering an alternative form of exercise: slow rather than fast, with static or fluid movements