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Record Nr.

UNINA9910135120603321

Autore

Sheen Barbara

Titolo

Yoga / / Barbara Sheen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Farmington Hills, Mich. : , : Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, , 2015

ISBN

1-4205-1230-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (104 pages) : color illustrations

Collana

Science behind sports

Disciplina

613.7/046

Soggetti

Yoga

Yoga - Health aspects

Sports science

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes glossary.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-99) and index.

Nota di contenuto

An ancient practice -- The practice of yoga -- Functional fitness -- Yoga and physical health -- Yoga and the mind.

Sommario/riassunto

Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers yoga.