February 2012
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Santosha. The art of contentment. Being content with what you already have. Letting go of wants.
autumn-avenue asked: This blog is perfect! So interesting and helpful! Keep up the good work:)
“Detach from needing to have things work out a certain way. The universe is...”
– Orin (via lucifelle)
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Appendicular
upper extremities (arms and shoulders)
lower extremities (legs)
pelvis girdle
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Systems of the Body
11. Reproductive System
in males, responsible for production of sperm cells
in females, responsible for release of ova
fertilization of ova
implantation of fertilized egg
development of embryo
menstruation
life cycle
happy cow, warrior I, and tailor’s pose balance sacral chakra, thereby encouraging a healthy reproductive system
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Systems of the Body
10. Endocrine System
secretion of hormones for chemical regulation
inversion poses stimulate the endocrine system
the chakras are closely related to the endocrine system, therefore balancing the chakras also balances the hormones
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Systems of the Body
9. Urinary System
filtration of blood
maintenance of volume/chemical composition of blood
elimination of waste fluids
kidneys, bladder
sacral chakra
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Systems of the Body
8. Respiratory System
gaseous exchange between atmosphere and blood
absorption of air for transfer to cells
upward facing dog expands the ribcage allowing you to take deeper breaths flooding your body with oxygen, an amazing cancer fighter/preventer
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Systems of the Body
7. Digestive System
breakdown and absorption of food materials
elimination of residues from food materials (waste)
twist poses are amazing for digestive system releasing toxins by wringing them out like a sponge
Bow pose massages the internal organs
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Systems of the Body
6. Circulatory System
transportation of life-sustaining materials to body cells
removal of metabolic wastes from cells
blood transports oxygen and nutrients
Sun Salutations increase heart rate and get your blood pumping
Inverse poses reverses blood flow and your brain gets a healing rush of nutrients and oxygen
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Systems of the Body
5. Lymphatic System
body immunity
absorption of fats
drainage of tissue fluid
only stimulated by movement and massage
pilates roll-up stimulates lymph system
“You can’t change the past, but you can ruin the...
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~ Unknown
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Axial Skeleton
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The universe knows what you need.
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Systems of the Body
4. Nervous System | Central Nervous System
regulation of all of the body’s systems activities
memory & learning
provides communication to cells
brain & spinal cord
Balasana calms CNS
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Systems of the Body
3. Muscular System
body movement
production of heat
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What Our Bones Are Made Of
1. Periosteum
the fibrous membrane which coats the outside of the bone
this membrane is rich with blood vessels and nerve endings
it ends at the end of the joint area or where ligaments and tendons insert themselves
2. Endosteum
a microscopic membrane underneath the periosteum
coats the outer layer of compact bone tissue
extremely strong membrane
3. Connective Tissue impregnated with...
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Function of Bones
framework for body
source of muscle attachment
protection of internal organs
storehouse of Calcium and Phosphorus
Production blood cells
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Systems of the Body
2. Skeletal System
internal support
support and movement
made of bones
flexible framework for movement of the body
production of blood cells
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Systems of the Body
1. Integumentary
skin
external support and protection of body
skin is the largest organ in the body
release toxins through sweat
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Skeletal System
Front View (Anterior)
Back View (Posterior)
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Your blog is just amazing..!!!
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Anatomy Vocabulary
Anterior - front
Posterior - back
Lateral - side
Superior/Cranial - upper
Inferior/Caudal - lower
Medial - towards midline
Lateral - away from midline
Flexion - the angle at a joint decreases. Biceps Brachii is a flexor.
Extension - angle at a joint increases. Triceps Bracchii is an extensor.
Adduction - movement towards midline. “Adding to yourself”
Abduction - movement...
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desaturateddaze asked: thank you so much for providing this information all in one place, this is invaluable.
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Active Mountain Pose | Tadasana
1. Lift the back and open the pelvic region using the posterior kinetic chain, a group of muscles, tendons, and ligaments on the back side of the body. Engage the erector spinae to extend the spine and engage quadratus lumborum by gently arching the back to lift and support the lumbar spine.
2. Balance the pelvis by activating the gluteus maximus (tuck your tail). This extends and externally...
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Basics of Sanskrit
Asana - most sanskrit words describing a posture end in ‘asana’
The “H” is always silent, like in Spanish
Twist/Revolved - Parivrtta
Upwards - Urdvha
Downwards - Adho
Supine/Reclining - Supta
Extended - Utthita
Side - Parsva
Angle - Kona
Intense - Ut
Extend/Stretch - Tan
Half/Twist - Ardha
Leg - Pad
One - Eka
Two - Dwi
Face - Mukha
Like knowing the root...
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Take a moment today to flood your body with oxygen, taking deep, long inhales into the lower lobes of your lungs. Oxygen is a huge fighter and preventer of cancer and too often our breath becomes very shallow when we are stressed. Flood your body with prana/breath and send your inner organs a little extra love.
January 2012
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