About this product
Cover TypeSoft Cover
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers
AuthorBrittany Fair
ISBN/ISSN9781913426439
Year2023
LanguageEnglish
Product description
Dimensions: 24.6cm x 18.9cm x 1.6cm - The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation presents a comprehensive review of scientific research on the effects of yoga and meditation on the brain. The author offers tools for interpreting scientific literature and explores the current limitations in studying these practices. She also includes examples of mediations and movement routines that activate the brain to decrease stress and improve well-being.
The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation is a must-have for any yoga teacher, yoga therapist, or yoga student who is interested in how contemplative practices affect the brain. Topics Include:
- Movement and proprioception
- Stress, inflammation, and trauma
- Psychological disorders and neurological conditions
- Brain Plasticity and aging