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The Science of Yoga: Muscle, Breath, and the Physics of Stillness
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A rigorous look at the science behind yoga: how asanas combine isotonic and especially isometric muscle work to build strength; how spinal mobility in yoga can relieve chronic low back pain, sometimes as effectively as physical therapy. We explore pranayama's effect on the autonomic nervous system, CO2 dynamics, and brain oxygen use, and why slow exhalations matter. We quantify yoga with METs, review evidence for conditions beyond back pain, critique study quality, debunk pseudoscience, and explain the physiology of savasana as a real relaxation response.
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