One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life Paperback – 15 October 2019
Eddie Stern . Pan Macmillan India . English
Harness The Power Of Yoga To Transform Your Life. Yoga was created as a science for liberation, but in modern times it is used by many to improve physical and mental health, helping us become more productive at work, more caring in relationships, more responsible contributors to society, and better inhabitants of this planet. How does yoga accomplish all that? Believe it or not, the answers lie in how the human body and mind function. Eddie Stern's One Simple Thing explains from both a yogic and a scientific perspective how the human nervous system is wired. It describes the mechanics taking place beneath the surface of our bodies and shows how we can consciously use yogic practices to direct and change our lives in positive ways. Drawing on modern neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and decades of practice and teaching, Eddie Stern reveals how what we do --- from diet to chanting, from postures to meditation, from ethical practices to breathing techniques --- affects who we become, and how a steady routine of activities and attitudes can transform our bodies, our brain functions, our emotions, and our experience of life.
Categories: Mental Wellness
About the Author
Born and raised in New York City, Stern's early years in Greenwich Village were marked by punk rock, psychedelics, and a search for meaning. At 19, a chance encounter with yoga set him on a transformative path that would shape the rest of his life. Over the ensuing three decades, he has immersed himself in the study of yoga, philosophy, ritual, and Sanskrit, and science, spending many years studying in India. This deep dive into traditional practices laid the foundation for his unique, multidisciplinary approach to yoga. He founded Broome Street Yoga, where he teaches and trains teachers in classical yoga practices, called Yoga Sangraha. As an author, Stern has contributed to the field of yoga literature with several of his publications. His best-selling book, "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga," explores the neurophysiological mechanisms behind yoga's effectiveness. His work reflects his commitment to bridging the gap between traditional practices and scientific research. Stern's impact extends beyond the yoga studio. He has worked in a variety of settings including gun violence reduction and underserved public education communities, running train-the-trainer programs to empower individuals to teach yoga in their communities. His Breathing App, Breathing App for Diabetes, and NYU Engineering Health programs bring the science of yoga into the homes of hundreds of thousands of people, along with the Yoga Education Collective platform he co-founded.
