Scientific Insights in Yoga
| Author | Dr. Shashi Bala Singh , Dr. K.P. Mishra |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Prabhat Prakashan Pvt Ltd |
| ISBN | 978-9352668991 |
| Book Type | Hardbound |
| Item Weight | 0.209 kg |
| Edition | Ist |
Scientific Insights in Yoga
Yoga is a low-cost self-help approach to well-being. Emerging studies have shown the positive effects of yoga and exercise on the physiological, biochemical, cognitive, and molecular changes. Interestingly, studies focused on yoga practices has shown an increase in the pool of hematopoietic stem cells, endothelial progenitor cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood, cognitive functions, delay in ageing, altered gene expression, cell proliferation, cytokine secretion. Studies related to endurance exercises have provided indirect evidence documenting an increase of neurotransmitters, neurogenesis, angiogenesis, neurotropic factors.This book amalgamates a range of perspectives in the field of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for promoting health under extremes of environmental conditions and disease stress. It encompasses research conducted using laboratory tools (e.g. Human case studies etc.), surveys, and yoga as an intervention to alleviate symptoms against environmental and occupational stress induced diseases. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ContentsForeword — Pgs. 7Preface — Pgs. 9Section I : Yoga as a Preventive MedicineDifferent Forms and Styles of Yoga — Pgs. 15Physiological basis of Asana and Pranayama — Pgs. 22Yoga, Meditation and Mind-Body Health — Pgs. 27Stress Management through Yoga — Pgs. 34Effectiveness of Yoga on Physical Performance and Well-being — Pgs. 48Section II : Yoga for Extreme EnvironmentYoga for Combating the Extreme Cold Environment of Antarctica — Pgs. 59High Altitude Environment and Yoga for Better Acclimatization — Pgs. 75Extreme Environment of Hot Deserts and Benefit from Yoga for Better Acclimatization — Pgs. 89Confined Environment of Submarine and Yoga — Pgs. 104Section III : Yoga as a Non-pharmacological Intervention in DiseasesAsthma Management by Yoga — Pgs. 123Yoga Fights Obesity and Eating Disorders — Pgs. 134Yoga for Better Sleep — Pgs. 142Yoga for Healthy Ageing — Pgs. 150Yoga for Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases — Pgs. 161Yoga for Prevention of Diabetes — Pgs. 173Yoga for Prevention of Osteoporosis — Pgs. 185Yoga as a Preventive Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis — Pgs. 197Yoga to Improve Mental Function — Pgs. 207
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