The Nervous System Flashcards
What does the Nervous System do?
Reacts to external stimuli, and adjusts the body’s processes accordingly by sending messages along neural pathways
What are the two branches of the Nervous System?
Peripheral Nervous System
Central Nervous System
What is the Central Nervous System comprised of?
The brain and spinal cord
What is the Peripheral Nervous System comprised of?
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
What is the Autonomic Nervous System comprised of?
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
What Nervous System do inversions innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System do standing postures innervate?
Sympathetic
What Nervous System do balancing postures innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System do back bends innervate?
Sympathetic
What Nervous System do forward folds innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System do twists innervate?
Standing - Sympathetic
Seated and Supine - Parasympathetic
What is a Sympathetic Nervous System response?
Flight or Fight
What is a Parasympathetic Nervous System response?
Rest and Digest
What Nervous System does Ujjayi innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System does Full Yoga Breath innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System does Samavrtti innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System does Nadi Shodhana innervate?
Parasympathetic
What Nervous System does Bhastrika innervate?
Sympathetic
What Nervous System does Kapalabhati innervate?
Sympathetic
What Nervous System does Brahmari innervate?
Parasympathetic
What physiological responses occur when the Sympathetic Nervous System is innervated?
Acceleration of heart and lung action
Inhibition of stomach and intestinal action
Constriction of blood vessels in many parts of the body
Liberation of nutrients for muscular action
Dilation of blood vessels for muscles
Inhibition of tear glands and salivation
Dilation of pupil
Relaxation of bladder
Inhibition of erection
What physiological responses occur when the Parasympathetic Nervous System is innervated?
Slowing down of the heartbeat Lowering of blood pressure Constriction of the pupils Increased blood flow to the skin and viscera Peristalsis of the GI tract
What are the three main nadis?
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna
What does Ida mean?
Comfort
What side is Ida on?
Left
Does Ida have male or female energy?
Female
Which nervous system is Ida related to?
Parasympathetic
What does Pingala mean?
Tawny
What side is Pingala on?
Right
Does Pingala have male or female energy?
Male
Which nervous system is Pingala related to?
Sympathetic
Is Ida related to the sun or moon?
Moon
Is Pingala related to the sun or moon?
Sun
When does Sushumna flow?
When Ida and Pingala flow freely
What happens when Sushumna is activated?
The mind becomes blissful, calm and balanced
Kundalini is awakened
