Aryana Libris

Authors : Raman Krishna - Suresh.
Title : Yoga and medical science Ultrasound imaging during yoga practice !
Year : 2003

Link download : Raman_Krishna_-_Yoga_and_medical_science.zip

Foreword. Dr Krishna Raman is a distinguished exponent of the science of Yoga. Being himself a brilliant product of training in Allopathic Medicine, he has brought out a very useful book on Yoga and Medical Science. This book is a follow up of his earlier book on the practice of Yoga, physiological basis of different Asanas and the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology in relation to yogic practice. Study of the earlier book ("A Matter of Health") will enable the reader to appreciate the material presented in this book. This book is a comprehensive treatise- presented in the form of questions & answers, highlighting the role of Yoga in promoting positive health. Of great value is the presentation of the influence of different Asanas on the structure and functioning of different bodily organs, blood flow through different regional arteries, veins etc. The stamp of scientific proof of the benefit of yoga on individual organs - e.g. heart, lungs, gallbladder, liver etc. and on the blood flow to the brain etc. has been painstakingly provided with ultrasound studies. The recording of the results of these studies should satisfy any discerning critic of the value of yogic practice. Dr Krishna Raman has done great service in bringing to the attention of those concerned with Medical Education and Health Care and to the non-medical public the rich storehouse of health preserving and promoting science of Yoga, which also has a spiritual component in it. ...