PSY 805 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Autogenic Training, Telomerase, Neuroplasticity
6 Dec 2016
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Hatha yoga: physical discipline through using pranayama (breath) and asanas (postures) In the 20th century, hatha yoga (specifically asanas) became popular, now termed yoga. The main goal of yoga is to encourage deeper mind-body awareness; yoga translates as yoke or union, meaning integrating mind and body to create connection with one"s own pure essential nature. Vigorous vinyasas (ashtanga): fast paced series of sequential postures (power yoga) Attention to detail (iyengar): intense focus on subtleties of each postures, use of props. Healing (bikram): 26 hatha postures to address proper functioning of bodily systems; replicating yoga"s birthplace climate, sweating out toxins. Enlightenment (sivananda): 12 basic postures to increase strength/flexibility of spine. Benefits include insight into how the ans works, and ability to reduce blood flow to heart and heart rate (one could perspire on command) ): showed similar heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, cortisol levels, il-4, and ifn before and during exam stress.
