Cardiorespitory System Flashcards
What’s cardio respiratory?
It is the function of cardio vascular and respiratory systems working together .
Arteries gets the originated blood to the heart and veins gets the carbon dioxide out of the blood through the lungs .
What is the PH level of blood
7.4
Types of blood cells
Red and white blood cells
Function of red blood cell
Transportation of metabolic waste to liver and kidneys and transportation of nutrients and hormones
Function of white blood cells
Immune response
Indication for HBP
Choose asana that soothes and nourishes the PSNS
choose pranayama that has longer exhalation to inhalation to stimulate PSNS
choose pranayama like Nadi Shodana, Bramari, Samariti, Chandra bhedana, shitali, sitkari.
Yoga nidra 2pm - 4pm
Contraindition for HBP
Choose open twist than closed twists
Replace strong inversions savangasana shoulder stand with VK.
Arms stays shoulder level for postures that require arms overhead
Avoid bhandas
Avoid pranayama such as bashtrika, kapalabati, uddiyana bhanda kriya
Indication for LBP
Use more standing poses to increase the cardio respiratory output
Use pranayama such as bashtrika, kapalabati,
Bhandas are engaged at all times
Contraindications for LBP
Caution when returning from standing forward bend to standing , eg: Uttanasana to hasta tadansana
Avoid cooling pranayama such as bramari, sitkari, shitali , samavrtti.
What is EDRF?
It is known pharmacologically as nitric oxide . Is a naturally produced chemical in the paranasal sinuses that acts as a smooth muscle relaxant
Lung experience their peek at
3-5am
This is the best time for pranayama and dhyana practice
How to support the lungs in the savasana ?
Invite the student to choose their comfortable side to lie down depending on their BP
Or set up a bolster in T shape
