title: Some thoughts on neurophysiological basis of yoga.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. A. Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Cenre, V. H. S. Medical Centre, Madras-600020, India.
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authors.lastname: Ramamurthi