How Yoga Balances Your Nervous System
Ease Up and Calm Down
You might have already heard that yoga can be a very calming experience for your psychological well-being. However, did you know that this is because yoga affects the way your nervous system works?Sympathetic Versus Parasympathetic Nervous System
For starters, here’s what you need to know about our two types of nervous systems: Sympathetic Nervous System: fight-or-flight response in the body activated during stress or when a threat is perceived. When triggered, it results in anxiety or increased stress. Parasympathetic Nervous System: counterpart of the Sympathetic Nervous System, it brings the body back to homeostasis (stable state) as a response to stress. Baca juga: Inilah Perbedaan Yoga dan Pilates yang Jarang Orang PahamiHow does Yoga balance the nervous system?
With the stresses and fatigue of daily life, the Sympathetic Nervous System works harder, leading to poor sleep, poor eating habits, and a lack of concentration. This means that our bodies need a way to counter that stress. Yoga has been proven to activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System (calming), which means that it is a great practice for psychological and physical balance. In short, yoga and meditation have many benefits for your physical and psychological well-being. It’s not just a way to stay fit but also to maintain good mental health. So if you ever feel stressed, practice yoga! It’s definitely a great way to relieve stress. Source: https://www.yogiapproved.com/parasympathetic-vs-sympathetic/#:~:text=Yoga%20has%20been%20proven%20to,the%20other%20part%20is%20suppressedBMI Calculator
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