The science of yoga : the risks and the rewards / William J. Broad ; illustrations by Bobby Clennell.

  • Broad, William J.
Date:
2012
  • Books

About this work

Description

Broad takes us on a riveting tour of yoga that goes from old archives in Calcutta to the world capitals of medical research. He unveils a burgeoning global industry that attracts true believers-- and charismatic hustlers.

Publication/Creation

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012.

Physical description

xxxi, 298 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Contributors

Edition

1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.

Contents

Prologue -- Health -- Fit perfection -- Moods -- Risk of injury -- Healing -- Divine sex -- Muse -- Epilogue.
Main characters -- Styles of yoga -- Chronology -- Health -- Fit perfection -- Moods -- Risk of injury -- Healing -- Divine sex -- Muse.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    QT255 2012B86s
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 1451641427
  • 9781451641424
  • 1451641435
  • 9781451641431
  • 1451641443
  • 9781451641448