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Iyengar Yoga

What is Iyengar Yoga and how do I practice it? Iyengar Yoga was named so after its founder, B. K. S. Iyengar and it’s a specific type of yoga that puts a lot of emphasis on practicing specific body positions, which are named “asanas” together with the specific ways of breathing while performing the asanas. […]

Hatha Yoga

 Hatha Yoga – why you should choose it Yoga has become a difficult subject to talk about in the Western World. After practicing yoga or seeing yoga being practiced on TV, most people think it’s all about stretching and making your body contort into various positions only circus performers can manage to do. But this […]

Muscular System

Muscular System Muscles are specialized tissue which causes movement. In our body muscles function for the movement,Protection,Storage of glycogen,Gives shape to the body and Maintains posture. Types of Muscles There are three types of muscles in the body: The striated muscles: They are also called as voluntary muscles and skeletal muscles. these muscles cover the […]

Nervous System

Nervous System The nervous system is the body’s prime communication and coordination network which is very vast and complex. Functions of Nervous System are: 1)To Take and store the knowledge or experience.- through sensation and perception. 2)Thinking. 3)Responding to the environment-through emotion and physical activity. 4)Regulation or controlling body activities-through nerve impulses. This system comprises […]

Skeletal System

 Skeletal System The skeletal system is the system of bones with a wide network that holds and supports the body. Bones They are Very hard and tough part of the body. The outer part of the bone is made of hard, dense bone tissue Hardness is due to calcium phosphate and other minerals. The inner […]

Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System The lymphatic System is the immune system of the body that plays an important part in the body’s defence against diseases. It works as the defense mechanism of the body. COMPONENTS OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM : The lymph nodes, Tonsils, Adenoids, Lymph Vessels Spleen, Thymus Gland. The Lymph nodes: They are the filtering and […]

Endocrine System

Endocrine System The Endocrine system is composed of bodies of glandular tissues which uses hormones to controls and coordinates body’s metabolic  functions. All body processes are divided into two- 1) Anabolism – Formation of new cells. 2) Catabolism – Breakdown of cells. Both combinely called as Metabolism. Hormones: Hormones are the catalyst of these anabolic […]

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System The Cardiovascular system is the circulatory system of the body that transports numerous substances to the cells and removes waste products from them. This cardiovascular system of the body, carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other materials to the tissues and transports wastes away from tissues. The cardiovascular system has three components: 1. Heart  […]

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM The Respiratory system is the system through which we breathe. The process of respiration is accomplished through thereby breathing in and out. The Respiratory system is made up of two main components the respiratory tract and the thoracic cage. 1) Respiratory tract – is a long tract which has nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, […]

Anatomy

Anatomy The human body is a single structure that is made up of billions of smaller structures of major kinds. The basic structural and functional unit of the body is the cell. Each individual cell has a nucleus with different  organelles embedded with a cell membrane. Its the smallest unit of body capable of performing […]

Mistreating the Moody and Mother Nature

Mistreating the Moody and Mother  Nature Neglecting one’s physical body is also an indication that one’s relationship with nature and the feminine is out of balance. We are guilty of the same carelessness with our own physical bodies that has characterized our relationship with mother Earth. One’s body is a microcosm of nature yours vein’s […]