Diseases of the heart (such as angina, heart attack, heart failure) and circulation (such as hypertension, stroke, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease) impart tremendous suffering on the human population. Together, they are the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Most of these diseases and related premature deaths are however preventable and favorably modifiable.The prophylactic and therapeutic effects of yoga on the heart and circulation are supported by persuasive scientific data - many of these research studies are extensively cited in this book.This book also provides a simple, illustrated, self-directed, one-hour yoga program - for a healthier heart and circulation..