Respiration Mechanism
Respiration mechanism Normal breathing involves several different mechanisms. Shallow breathing is accomplished by the contraction of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles for inhalation. During exhalation, the muscles relaxing and the elasticity of the lungs returning to their resting volume expels air out of the lungs. Deep Breathing is accomplished by an inferior movement […]
Muscle Physiology
Muscle Physiology Muscle cells are specialized to contract. The cells are similar in structure to the other cells in the body but are elongated and, for this reason, are called muscle fibers. They consist mostly of water (about 75%), proteins and inorganic salts. There are around 700 different muscles in the human body and […]
How does the Asanas work?
How does the Asanas work? Asanas are based on five principles. i) The use of gravity. The inverted postures such as the headstand, shoulder stand and the reverse posture take advantage of gravity to increase the flow of blood to the desired part of the body; in the headstand to the brain, in the shoulder […]
Tips To Improve Your Flexibility
We frequently consider muscles like an elastic band; pull them harder and they will extend longer. The issue is that a large portion of our muscles is old, unbending elastic groups that will snap the moment you pull them too far. Another issue is that our muscles don’t work precisely like elastic groups. So how […]