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Author Broad, William J.

Title The science of yoga : the myths and the rewards / William J. Broad
Edition First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition
Published New York : Simon & Schuster, [2012]
©2012

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Description xxxi, 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Hatha yoga.
LC no. 2011020408
ISBN 9781451641424 (hardback)
1451641427 (hardback)
9781451641431 (paperback)
1451641435 (paperback)