Science of Yoga Quotes

“In a 7-year clinical trial, researchers found that yoga is safe and effective in managing both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. After an 8-week yoga class, participants showed a reduction in pain by 25 percent, along with statistically significant improvements in physical fitness and quality of life.”
― Ann Swanson, Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice

“Adults have about 5 litres (11 pt) of blood circulating around the body.”
― Ann Swanson, Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect your Practice

“Through yoga, you cultivate the capacity to be a non-judgmental observer of the constant changes so they don’t control you.”
― Ann Swanson, Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice

“Constant calm is not the goal.”
― Ann Swanson, Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice