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Dr Krishna Raman is a student of mine since a long time, whose book "Yoga and Medical science" is of great worth not only for lovers of Yoga and for those who live in Yoga but also for scientists, research students and the Medical Fraternity.

His study on recording the Ultrasound changes of various Asanas is a revelation to the scientific world. Dr Krishna Raman has done such a yeoman service in presenting for the first time, the art and science of Yoga by recording what happens exactly, during the process of performance of Asanas whereas the results recorded so far have been pre and post practice.

Yoga as a science prescribes and describes the sequences as well as the methodology and right techniques to perform them to derive maximum health benefit and minimizing or totally eradicating the diseases that engulf man and saps his energy. Healing comes under art, Yoga as a healing art helps the therapists what to adopt and how to adapt as and when required; why sequential adjustments are necessary for quick relief and how they have to be adapted for adjustment.

This, when, why, where and how is essential, as health is a dynamic forward flow of life's energy. The method is to increase the power of defensive energy that brings physical afflictions and mental sorrow. Whether the afflictions are physical or mental they are controlled, stabilized and then eradicated by yogic discipline. Yoga is such that it has the power to cure, and where cure is not possible, it helps to endure the affliction in calmness.

The physical actions of Yoga bring physiological changes. Dr Krishna Raman has presented in this book proofs of the same using modern equipment, showing the effect on Yoga as a better cleanser to life and living.

I am sure that his study and scientific presentations is an eye-opener for those who like to research further with this foundation as a base.

I wish that this research work on Yoga receives the credit that it deserves and I am proud of his scientific experiments on this ancient science of body and mind in modern terms.

I hope that Dr Krishna Raman does not remain content with presentation but goes ahead in exploring the hidden values of Yoga.

I offer my humble salutations at the Lotus Feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba His Grace has made this book possible.

Health is a precious commodity that can be earned only by the Grace of God, but we need to make an effort. Our contribution includes right speech, behaviour, and living in harmony with nature. In order to achieve health, we must understand ourselves. This begins with giving respect to our and mind in a way that promotes healthy energy in our cells. It is not important that we live long but living with a healthy, agile mind and body is meaningful. We must remember that Divine Grace is important for all that happens in our lives.

Sri BKS Iyengar needs no introduction. I offer my pranams to my Guru, who relentlessly pushes me to the frontiers of Yoga research. His method of teaching Yoga is unparalleled.

I am indeed indebted to my professor in Medicine, Dr KV Thuruvengadam, who readily agreed to provide a foreword to this book. He taught me to analyze the subject of Internal Medicine with humility and an unbiased approach. He constantly encouraged me to pursue any medical problem in a methodical manner to the very end until the solution became apparent. His knowledge of teaching Internal Medicine is unrivaled.

This book is a compilation of questions from Yoga practitioners and people from different occupations both in India and abroad. Questions have been edited to ensure that they conform to the accepted use of the English language, in all other apsects they retain their original form. Every effort had been made to keep the identity of the questioners anonymous. Any resemblance to specific persons is entirely coincidental.

In this book Yoga and Medical Science, I have answered in a concise manner, many questions to clarify doubts relating to the subject of Yoga and its practice. The subject is rife with misperceptions confusing the average Yoga practitioner. This book demystifies the practice of Yoga and explains in lucid terms what happens inside the body when a particular Asana is performed.

Yoga can be a powerful tool in the arsenal of Preventative Medicine if cleared of its cobwebs of time related myths, shown that it is simple to learn and perform and most of all, if its physiological effects can be demonstrated scientifically Often, physicians do not understand Yoga and Yoga teachers do mot understand medicine. An exception is the Master BKS Iyengar who has an uncanny knack of understanding the human body. As a doctor, I continue to be amazed even today at his insight into body kinetics and treating patients with medical disorders using Yoga.