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What is the function of the Endocrine System?

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Responsible for the release of hormones into the bloodstream

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What impact does Yoga have on the endocrine system?

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Different poses stimulate the various glands of the endocrine system

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List the endocrine glands

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  1. Hypothalamus
  2. Pituitary
  3. Pineal
  4. Thyroid
  5. Parathyroid
  6. Thymus
  7. Pancreas
  8. Adrenals
  9. Gonads
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How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together?

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These systems work hand in hand, acting in communicating and driving hormonal changes. They work in maintaining homeostasis and respond to changes inside and outside the body.

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What is the function of the hypothalamus?

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Master gland, regulates secretion of hormones from other glands

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What is a hormone secreted by the hypothalamus?

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Dopamine
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Growth hormone-releasing hormone
Somatostatin

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What poses support the hypothalamus?

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Inversions

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What Chakra is the hypothalamus related to?

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Vishuddha - Throat Chakra

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What Pranayama support the hypothalamus?

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Kapalabhati and Nadi Shodhana

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Where is the hypothalamus located?

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In the brain

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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Regulates secretion of hormones from other glands

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What is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland?

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Beta-endorphin
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Growth hormone

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What poses support the pituitary gland?

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Inversions and Balasana

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What Chakra is the pituitary gland related to?

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Ajna - Third Eye Chakra

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What Pranayama support the pituitary gland?

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Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana

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Where is the pituitary gland located?

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In the brain, below the hypothalamus

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What is the function of the pineal gland?

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Regulates sleep/wake cycles

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What is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland?

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Melatonin

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What poses support the pineal gland?

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Inversions, standing and seated forward bends

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What Chakra is the pineal gland related to?

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Ajna - Third Eye Chakra

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What Pranayama support the pineal gland?

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Kapalabhati, Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana

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Where is the pineal gland located?

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In the brain

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What is the function of the thyroid gland?

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Regulates metabolism, energy levels, body weight and temperature

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What is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland?

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T3
T4
Calcitonin

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What poses support the thyroid gland?
Postures that compress and open the neck - Shoulder Stand or Fish
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What Chakra is the thyroid gland related to?
Vishuddha - Throat Chakra
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What Pranayama support the thyroid gland?
Ujjayi
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Where is the thyroid gland located?
In the neck
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What is the function of the parathyroid gland?
Maintain healthy calcium levels
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What is a hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland?
Parathyroid hormone
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What poses support the parathyroid gland?
Postures that compress and open the neck - Shoulder Stand or Fish
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What Chakra is the parathyroid gland related to?
Vishuddha - Throat Chakra
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What Pranayama support the parathyroid gland?
Ujjayi
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Where is the parathyroid gland located?
In the neck
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What is the function of the thymus gland?
Production and education of T-Cells
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What is a hormone secreted by the thymus gland?
Thymosin
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What poses support the thymus gland?
All postures that compress the sternum into the thymus gland - Back bends Poses that support the lymphatic system - Inversions Postures that squeeze the groin and armpits - Eagle, Chaturanga Dandasana
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What Chakra is the thymus gland related to?
Anahata - Heart Chakra
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What Pranayama support the thymus gland?
Kapalabhati and Ujjayi
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Where is the thymus gland located?
Behind the sternum
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What is the function of the pancreas?
Producing digestive enzymes to break down food | Regulating blood sugar levels
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What is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?
Insulin | Glucagon
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What poses support the pancreas?
Twists
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What Chakra is the pancreas related to?
Manipura - Solar Plexus Chakra
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What Pranayama support the pancreas?
Bhramari, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati
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Where is the pancreas located?
Behind the stomach
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What is the function of the adrenal glands?
Release hormones in conjunction with the stress response
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What is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands?
Adrenaline Cortisol Aldosterone
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What poses support the adrenal glands?
Back bends and Twists
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What Chakra is the adrenal glands related to?
Manipura - Solar Plexus Chakra
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What Pranayama support the adrenal glands?
Samavritti, Nadi Shodhana and Full Yoga Breath
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Where are the adrenal glands located?
Above the kidneys
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What is the function of the gonads?
Regulate hormones required for reproductive functions
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What is a hormone secreted by the gonads?
Estrogen and Progesterone in women | Testosterone in men
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What poses support the gonads?
Hip Openers | Forward Folds
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What Chakra is the gonads related to?
Svadhisthana - Sacral Chakra
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What Pranayama support the gonads?
Exercises that stimulate a parasympathetic response
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Where are the gonads located?
Ovaries in women | Testes in men

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