Yoga for Your Nervous System, Benefits of Yoga Series, Yoga with Melissa 201
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
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This 65 min hatha yoga class is all about your nervous system. By focusing entirely on your spine we will calm your nerves. In this hatha yoga class we focus on your brain, your spinal chord, your central nervous system, your peripheral nervous system, your autonomic nervous system which includes your sympathetic nervous system and your parasympathetic nervous system, your cranial nerves, your spinal nerves, sensory and motor divisions, and your somatic nervous system. Your nervous system is a complex system!
All of this to say, we will focus on your spine. We will begin reclined and release your spine in half moon pose and then reclined twist. When we come to kneeling we will do some cat pose followed by the spinal energy series. Before we come to standing we will do gate pose. In standing we will do a side bend, a backbend and then side angle pose. Cobra is our backbend followed by sages twist and tortoise pose. We will finish our class with two mudras, the gyan mudra and the hakini mudra.
Your central nervous system includes your brain and your spinal chord. There are many nerves that connect your brain and body parts and organs through your spinal chords. Your nerves exit your sine between your vertebral foramina. If your spinal column is compressed, out of alignment or your discs have wear and tear, then your nerves become impinged which cuts off the flow of energy to your muscles and organs. By maintaining the suppleness of your spine through yoga you are greatly assisting your central nervous system.
Your spinal cavity contains the spinal cord, while the head contains the brain. Your central nervous system is enclosed and protected by meninges, a three-layered system of membranes, including a tough, leathery outer layer called the dura mater. Your brain is also protected by your skull, while your spinal cord is protected by your vertebrae.
Your peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes the parts of your nervous system structures that do not lie within your central nervous system. A large majority of your axon bundles called nerves are considered to belong to the peripheral nervous system, even when the cell bodies of the neurons to which they belong reside within the brain or spinal cord. The PNS is divided into somatic and visceral parts. The somatic part consists of the nerves that innervate the skin, joints, and muscles. The cell bodies of somatic sensory neurons lie in dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord. The visceral part, also known as the autonomic nervous system, contains neurons that innervate the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands. The autonomic nervous system itself consists of two parts: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system, which we talked about at great length in episode 192. www.melissawest...
As I mentioned, your central nervous system includes your brain and your spinal chord and this acts as the integrative and control center. Next comes the peripheral nervous system which includes your cranial nerves and spinal nerves. They act as the communication lines between your central nervous system and the rest of your body. As I mentioned, your peripheral nervous system breaks down into your somatic and visceral parts or the sensory and motor divisions. The sensory division affects somatic and visceral nerve fibers which conduct nerve impulses to the central nervous system. The motor division affects motor nerve fibers which conducts impulses from your central nervous system to your muscles and glands. Your motor division then affects your autonomic nervous system and your somatic nervous system. Your autonomic nervous system is involuntary and affects functions below your level of consciousness such as your heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, pupil dilation, and need to urinate for example. Your somatic nervous system affects nerve impulses to your musculoskeletal system. Your sympathetic nervous system mobilizes your body during fight or flight and your parasympathetic nervous system conserves energy and promotes "house-keeping" such as healing and digestion in your body while at rest.
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Props Needed: Yoga Bolster and Blocks
Yoga Asanas/Postures: Reclined 1/2 Moon Pose/Supta Ardha Chandrāsana, Reclined Twist/Jathara Parivartanasana Series, Cat Pose/Marjaryasana, Modified Spinal Energy Series, Gate Pose/Parighasana, Standing Twist, Standing Side Bend, Standing Backbend/Anuvittasana, Side Angle Pose/Parsvakonasana, Cobra/Bhujaṅgāsana, Sage Twist/Bharadvajasana, Tortiose/Kūrmāsana, Gyan Mudra, Hakini Mudra
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This is my friend Jill's beautiful yoga room. We are so lucky she let's us film in it! When we move we are going to have to recreate something like it! :) Namaste, Melissa
Yet another wonderful class. I eternally grateful for your classes. They are always so spot on and supportive for my body and being. Thank you. Namaste 💖
lovely to hear Damune :) namaste
So happy to hear that. Less tension in your body = less tension in your mind! :) Love it! Namaste, Melissa
I felt very relaxed after this class especially after doing the two mudras. Thank you very much, Melissa.
you're very welcome Gabriela :)
Looking forward to it Magdalena! :) I'm sure the Namaste Yogis will love it too! :) xo Melissa
This is the most beautiful yoga room ever :)
always come back to this class time and time again for my nervous system. thank you Melissa for your wonderful classes!
So glad! ❤️😊✌️
Thank you! I really needed this!!!!!!! My tension is actually released and my mind less "crowded". Thank you!!!
That's beautiful Janet, I'm happy to hear that! :) Namaste, Melissa
Such an awesome class! I also love the background music and all the green pots in the background. Super soothing . 😍😍😍😍 thanks Melissa.
You're so welcome 🤗 @hebabassel thank you so much.
Hi Melissa, I'm from Brazil and I'd like to thank you for the classes. You 're really helping me with my backache. I really enjoy the classes, real yoga for real people like me.
Best wishes for you and Namaste yoga.
Namaste _/\_
Dear Melissa, this is my first comment to you..
thank you so much with all my heart, for giving me the opportunity to do yoga again after a long period of pause. I have two lombar ernias and I often felt pain doing yoga classes, but never after you ones! My spine is smiling now :) !!
Dear Barbara, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm so glad that you have found a yoga class that works for your body! Yay! :) I'm happy your spine is smiling too! :) Namaste, Melissa
This episode was amazing! I love all of your videos, each one has something valuable to offer. This one was perfect me today. I have been overwrought and over stimulated all week, bombarded with noises and people (I'm an HSP). It had gotten so bad I was starting to feel physically sick. When I woke up this morning to do yoga with you, I was really excited to work on my nervous system. I knew it needed it! And I feel amazing! Thank Melissa for all of your hard work and dedication to this program and your students/friends. Each yoga class feels like a mini vacation to me, it sets me up for my day perfectly. Namaste.
Hello Dr. West since I started doing the classes my body, mind, and spirit have been uplifted. My family and friends wants the recipe for the energy and positivity I am expressing. To all I recommend your classes because they are TERRIFIC.
Dear Judith,
What a great testimonial. I am so glad you are feeling uplifted in your body, mind and spirit because of your yoga practice and that your friends and family are even noticing the difference in your positivism! Congratulations on your progress! Thank you for your referrals, we appreciate them! Namaste, Melissa
We will! :) Thanks for the hospitality!:) Namaste, Melissa
This episode was like medicine to me, thank you :)
You are so welcome. Thank you for your yoga. Namaste, Melissa
Well my spine is getting youger with your classes everyday, hope to get in contact with the people in Nicaragua that takes your lessons maybe we can organized something, it would be amazing to have you for a retreat : ). Always thankful and hoping you the best.
We will! We're looking forward to it! :)
Thank you!
I have been off for some weeks but I am back!
Come to Jamaica
We will love you to come and do a retreat with us here in Grenada at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
Thank you for one more fantastic practice. Namaste
I'm so glad this class released the tension in your mind and cleared it of negative thoughts. Yay for calm and ease. Thank you for your yoga Sarah. Namaste, Melissa
Welcome back! :) We've been to Jamaica once before for vacation. I love jerk seasoning! :) One of my favourite youtube channels is cook like a Jamaican. I love that lady! :) Namaste, Melissa
Come to Grenada for the retreat, you all will love it here....
Came back here again for some spine tingling goodness!
Spine tingling goodness! :) I think I need to get you to start writing my class descriptions Jenn! :) Namaste, Melissa
Just wanted to begin by saying thank you! I think this video was personally much needed. I know I'm a bit behind on your videos, being I'm still in the benefits of yoga series, but I'm personally really enjoying it. all the knowledge and wisdome that you share is so fantasic. I do agree with your spine being a direct reflection of your age. I personally find that when my spine it supple and relaxed I think much more clearly and I am able to focus on things with ease, as apposed to when it feels tight and compressed. This video was so inspiring to remind myself to take the act of being supple off my mat and into the outside world. So often I find myself (lately) gritting my teeth or shrugging my shoulders, and when it;s like that I can get irritated very easily, (I workout everyday and conisistantly push my body to do more, so my muscles can get very tense) but after my namaste yoga sessions with you every evening I can feel the effects of yoga healing my muscles and relaxing my jaw, (huge plus) I also find I don't get irritated very easily, when maybe even last week i would. So I just wanted to say thank you! & just know you're helping a 22 year old in one state away live a better, less stressed life. I'm greatful, blessings to you :)
Namaste, Kahley Mae
Dear Kahley
You are so welcome. There is no behind in yoga, so you are not behind. I'm so glad you are enjoying the classes. It is amazing how much our spine reflects our well-being. I love that you are able to take the act of being supple off your mat and into the world. Tim (my husband) and I are just talking about how amazing it is how much times have changed and how much we would have liked to have had access to our teachings in our 20s! ;) I'm so proud of you and I'm honoured that our videos are able to reach you. Namaste, Melissa
It will be amazing! :) I'm looking forward to the international retreats Marcia! :) I love that your spine is getting younger! :) Thank you for your yoga and your gratitude. Namaste, Melissa
Did it again today, and this time the spinal energy series gave me a feeling of dizziness and nausea. They both passed, it was just interesting to observe.
That is interesting, thank you for your feedback!
This class was great. I loved how comfortable and warm my spine and body felt at the end of the class.
I would totally join you in Grenada, Spain. Spain is my most favorite country!! I would love to visit Guatemala as well. Looking forward to international experiences.
Namaste.
Ps. You don't seem a day over 30. Must be your yogi spine ;)
Thanks for letting us know about your interesting in International Retreats Joy! :) I'm looking forward to starting those in the next year or so! :) I love that your spine felt comfortable and warm - what a great description. And thank you for your kind compliment about my yogi spine! ;) Namaste, Melissa
awesome class thank u so much
Beautiful house Melissa!!!
thank you!
You're welcome! @samanthajohnson6229 thank you so much.
Come to Grenada!!!!!!
Hello Dr West, I really like your yoga series a lot. Dr west I had a wisdom tooth removal 5 yrs ago. THe doctor damaged my nerve on the left side of my face.... can you suggest what yoga would be to the best for me as after this injury I have started putting on weight , I dint know why. I am 35 yrs old and have 3 kids and at present my weight is 149 lbs
you very welcome
good work
+Brian Smith thank you
Thanks so much for your classes, Melissa. I'm having problems downloading this one for doing yoga on the TV. It keeps downloading almost to the end and then cutting out, for some reason. Any thoughts?
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