B Ramamurthi
Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. A. Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical CenreV. H. S. Medical Centre, Madras-600020, India
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B Ramamurthi Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. A. Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical CenreV. H. S. Medical Centre, Madras-600020 India
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Yoga presents the culmination of efforts made by mankind till now control mind and behaviour. It is living science, practiced in an elementary fashion by many in India. While a few perhaps are there who have attained mastery of this science.
The background of the derivation and concept of yoga in India is presented followed by a simple exposition of yogic practices and some possible neurophysiologic explanations. Research in yoga will be rewarding as it gives means of exploring and enlarging the functions of the human brain.