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A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball. A tendon serves

Cartilage is the main type of connective tissue seen throughout the body. It serves a variety of structural and functional purposes and exists in different types

This is a contraction in which movement does take place, because the tension generated by the contracting muscle exceeds the load on the muscle. This

This is a contraction in which no movement takes place, because the load on the muscle exceeds the tension generated by the contracting muscle. This

Anaerobic is performed in the absence of oxygen at a maximal intensity that can only be sustained for a short period of time due to

Aerobic exercise is performed in the presence of oxygen at a submaximal intensity over a prolonged period of time, e.g. rowing. Yoga is necessary to

Anaerobic is performed in the absence of oxygen (It uses carbohydrate and minimal oxygen) at a maximal intensity that can only be sustained for a

Aerobic yoga is a style of yoga in which the asanas — yoga postures — are sequenced together much faster than they ordinarily would be, in

Fast twitch muscle fiber (type -2), with hatha yoga practices. These are designed for anaerobic exercise and produces large amount of force in a very

slow twitch muscle fiber (type -1), with respective hatha yoga style. A type of muscle fibre associated with aerobic work. It produces a small force

The motor neurons release a chemical, which is picked up by the muscle fibre. This tells the muscle fibre to contract, which makes the muscles

general benefits of hatha yoga practices on respiratory system. Practice of hatha yoga which is a combination of asanas (physical postures) and Pranayama (Yogic breathing

Why we should breathe in nose, why not in mouth. Nose breathing is more beneficial than mouth breathing. Breathing through your nose can help filter out

Breathing not only provide your body with necessary oxygen, but it also removes the waste like carbon dioxide. To get rid of carbon dioxide, your

What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for twisting asana? Exhale when twisting asana

What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for lateral bending asana? Exhale when moving into side bends.

breathing pattern we should adopt for forward bending asana? Exhale when forward bending during asana practice.

  Hypoventilation is breathing that is too shallow or too slow to meet the needs of the body. If a person hypoventilates, the body’s carbon dioxide

  Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges. This contraction creates a vacuum, which pulls air into the lungs. Upon