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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:

- Anatomy of the brain
- How the senses work
- Movement and proprioception
- Breathing science
- Styles of Meditation
- Stress, inflammation, and trauma
- Psychological disorders and neurological conditions
- Brain Plasticity and aging

The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation

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    A Paperback / softback by Brittany Fair, Bruce Hogarth

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      Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
      Published 21 July 2023
      ISBN-13 9781913426439
      978-1913426439
      ISBN-10 1913426432
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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:

      - Anatomy of the brain
      - How the senses work
      - Movement and proprioception
      - Breathing science
      - Styles of Meditation
      - Stress, inflammation, and trauma
      - Psychological disorders and neurological conditions
      - Brain Plasticity and aging

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