Yoga Asana Physiology – Dr Hermann Traitteur

A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to the physiological effects of asanas. Written for yoga practitioners, yoga students, yoga teachers and aspiring teachers, as well as those working with yoga therapy, the book explains how asanas influence the body’s organs and physiological systems, combining medical knowledge with the teachings of Iyengar Yoga. The book explores the effects of asanas on: • the respiratory system • the cardiovascular system • the digestive system • the urinary system • the reproductive system • the immune system • the endocrine system • and the nervous system.