A Text Book on Yoga and Health / Sanjib Kumar Browmik

PART I states about the foundation of yoga with the help of five chapters?detailing evolution, definition, aims and objectives of yoga, application of yoga in modern society, misconceptions and popular trends of yoga…In PART II the traditional yogic texts is being narrated under the sub-headings of yogic texts like Hathapradipika and Gheranda Samhita… PART III explains the concept of anatomy and physiology?including vital?topics on systems like circulatory, resp , digestive, excretory, endocrine and nervous system… PART IV deals with the understanding asanas in terms of its characteristics and classification of asanas along with the basic difference between asanas and physical exercises… PART V focuses on the influence of yoga on the diet and health by explaining the notion of yogic diet, fasting, yoga hygiene and most prominently the yogic management of health problems as cropping of various health issues….