Yoga and the Digestive System Flashcards

1
Q

Name the two categories of organs within the Digestive System.

A

1) Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT)

2) The Accessory organs

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2
Q

Name the organs within the GIT.

A
Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Anus
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3
Q

Name the accessory organs for digestion.

A
Teeth
Tongue
Salivary glands
Liver
Gall Bladder
Pancreas
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4
Q

Name postures which support digestion.

A

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt)
Virasana (Hero)
Forward Bends - (Parivrtta Uttanasana (revolved standing forward fold)
Baddha Virabhadrasana (humble warrior)

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5
Q

Name some digestive related contra-indications for asana & pranayama

A

Diarrhoea
Severe constipation
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative Colitis

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6
Q

Energy Anatomy Q

Which Vayus are related to digestion?

A

Samana Vayu - digests & metabolizes cells and distributes nutrients
Apana Vayu - elimination of waste

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7
Q

What are the physiological steps of digestion?

A
  1. Ingestion
  2. Secretion/Propulsion
  3. Mechanical breakdown
  4. Chemical breakdown
  5. Absorption
  6. Defecation
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8
Q

Name the 2nd and 5th step of digestion.

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  1. Secretion/Propulsion

5. Absorption

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9
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Name the 3rd and 4th step of digestion.

A
  1. Mechanical breakdown

4. Chemical digestion/breakdown

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10
Q

Where does mechanical breakdown occur?

A

The mouth and small intestine

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11
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Where does chemical digestion occur?

A

The small and large intestine.

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12
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Where does absorption occur?

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Small and large intestine, where nutrients are moved into the blood stream.

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13
Q

What is the most basic aspect of the physiology of digestion?

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Breaking down food to its most simple form.

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Explain the squeeze and soak theory.

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B.K.S. Iyengars theory, that when we compress (i.e. twist) we wring the organs out of any stagnant blood and waste products, and when we release (i.e. untwist) we allow fresh oxygenated blood with nutrients to flow to the organ, revitalizing it.

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