Respiratory System

Question 1

How would you describe the importance of breathing to a student who is new to Yoga?

Answer 1

• Helps us stay present which can help avoid injury
• Calms mind and helps let go of physical tension
• Allows students to go deeper into poses
• Anchor us into our balance and stability

Question 2

List five (5) holistic benefits of breathing during āsana

Answer 2

• Building endurance to support your practice
• Full yogic breath great to teach lungs to go into full expansion
• Activate Parasympathetic Nervous System – Ujjayi, sama vritti

•      Activating PSNS reduces stress and cortisol production supporting our immune system 
        function and decreasing inflammation in the body

• Standing twists – to get lungs to work harder, bringing elasticity to lungs
• Helps you stay present

Question 3

List three (3) benefits of nasal breathing during āsana

Answer 3

• Produce Nitric Oxide – Musculoskeletal relaxant. Giving your muscles a calm response as you move through your asana
• Warms the air as it enters your body helping heat your body
• Regulate PH balance in our blood