Test 3 Flashcards
Prime muscle of respiration
Diaphragm
Benefits of nose breathing- know at least 3
Better Diaphragm Activation
Warms and Filters Air
Increases Nitric Acid
- Regulated Blood Pressure
- Boosts Immune System
- Kills Cancer Cells, Bacteria, and Virus’
- Aids in Muscular Control, Balance and Coordination
- Improves Rib Mobility/Flexibility
- Improves Spine and CNS Health
-Some Claim Brain Benefits from Increased O2 by Diffusion through
Nasal Passage
What happens at the Alveolar of the lungs( what is the “drug deal”)
Diffusion:
O2 and CO2 exchange places at the alveolar and capillary junction
moving in the direction of greater concentration to lesser.
Transportation
: O2 is then transported via the bloodstream and circulatory
system to every cell in the body.
Why oxygen is important- what it does for the cells in a broad sense
Oxygen is vital to support cell respiration- The process of energy metabolism of living
organisms.
The energy (or power) of every cell to perform their function comes from this process
- O2 is a vital role in this chain of events. Also vital for removal of waste.
Yogic purposes of Respiration
Life and Vitality
Bridges: Mind & Body, Emotional & Physical
Connects: Us to Nervous System, Mood, Mind, &
Psychological State.
Cleansing
Healing
Mental Focus
the respiratory system is both
voluntary and involuntary
Sushumna
Central Spiritual Channel
Center of the Spinal Cord
Originates from Root Chakra ends at Crown
Must be flowing for success in Meditation
Connects the Chakras
Ida
Flows from Left side of Root chakra
Crisscrosses through each chakra
Ends on the Left Side of Third Eye Chakra
Passive, Introvert, Feminine, Moon (Chandra)
Parasympathetic
Pingala
Starts Right Side of Root Chakra
Crisscrosses through the Chakras
Ends at Right Side Anja (Third Eye) Chakra
Active, Extrovert, Masculine, Sun (Surya)
Sympathetic
Annamaya Kosha
Physical Body
Tangible visible body governed by food and water
Pranamaya Kosha
The Vital Energy, Breath, or Life Force Body
This is the life energy that governs your biological processes, from breathing to digestion to the circulation of
your blood
Manomaya Kosha
The Mental Body
the apparatus responsible for our sensory and motor activities and our day-
to-day awareness when we’re functioning “on automatic.” It processes input from our five senses and
responds reflexively. When we move through life passively, reacting to our environment rather than actively
shaping it, our awareness is focused here.
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Wisdom, Psychic or Higher Mental Body
it encompasses all the functions of the higher mind, including conscience and will
Anandamaya Kosha
your truest self, Transcendental or Bliss Body
extremely important in yoga because it’s the final and thinnest veil standing between our ordinary awareness and our higher Self. Many individuals who’ve had near-death experiences
have reported experiencing a brilliant white light radiating all-embracing wisdom and unconditional love
which kosha contains the vayus
Pranayama Kosha
Vayus effect on health of the body
by simply bringing their focus and awareness to them. Through this conscious control and cultivation they were able to create optimal health and well-being
What are the Nadis
PATHWAYS/CHANNELS OF PRANA
Claims report 72,000 Nadis
All stem from the 3 primary Nadis
What are the Vayus and which kosha contains the vayus
Pranamaya Kosha Prana Vayu - Chest Apana Vayu - Pelvis Samana Vayu - Navel Udona Vayu - Throat Vyana Vayu - Whole Body
Where the major organs and parts are located in your body- right compared to left especially
Lungs - Right and left lungs one on each side of chest within rib cage on either side of and
Deep to heart
Heart - Left, Anterior side within chest
Kidneys - Right side extending from front clear to back just within the lower ribs
Liver - Right side extending from front clear to back just within the lower ribs
Stomach - Left side next to liver anterior side
Small Intestine -
Large intestine -
Bladder -
Definition of Veins and Arteries
Veins carry blood back to the heart, Arteries carry blood away from the heart
Action of Atrium and Ventricles
Blood goes into the right atrium
right ventricle pumps the blood to the lungs
From the lungs blood moves back into the left atrium
Left ventricle has a bigger muscle to pump blood out to the whole body
A pose that would affect the digestive system- massage it
Forward Folds Back Bends (Backbends give people permission to let the belly go, always compressing the belly causes digestive problems) Twists Inversions
How Kidneys maintain homeostasis
Responsible for the homeostasis of water. Filters out water.
When you drink less water the kidneys filter out the toxins and hold onto the water.
Effects of Meditation on the brain
Affects emotional processing in brain outside of meditation
Improves emotional stability and response to stress
Improved performance on attention-based tasks
Reduces emotional reaction to pain
