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- April 20, 2017 — Part One: Meditation and the Brain
- April 27, 2017— Part Two: Physiology of Pranayama and Energization Exercises
- May 4, 2017 — Part Three: Science of Asanas Part 1: Circulatory and endocrine systems
- May 11, 2017— Part Four: Science of Asanas Part 2: Regulating inflammation, chronic stress, and high blood pressure
We will cover a diverse set of topics including:
- How meditation alters brain wave activity
- The physiology of pranayamas such as kapalabhati (skull-shining breath) and sitali (cooling breath)
- Effect of Yoga postures on reducing systemic inflammation in the body
- Blood pressure homeostasis and the effect of bandhas (Yogic locks)
- The effect of energization exercises on lymphatic circulation
- The scientific reason for why sarvangasana (shoulder stand) is referred to as “the queen of asanas (yoga postures)”
- Effect of yoga on the endocrine system, especially on stress regulation via the HPA axis.
- And many more!
Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi, you will find inspiration for your practices and discover new ways to share “Why I practice” with friends and family.
