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FRONTIS-THOUGHTS
WELCOME TO THE PARTY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ADDENDUM
PROLOGUE
Section Pro-A. In the Beginning
Section Pro-B. e-Handbook Construction
Section Pro-C. Scope
Section Pro-D. Who Does Yoga Today; Why, and Why Not?
CHAPTER 1. EASTERN YOGA AND WESTERN MEDICAL SCIENCE
Section 1.A. East and West: Similarities and Differences
Section 1.B. The Goals of Yogasana Practice
Section 1.C. Yogasana, Transformation, and Heritability
CHAPTER 2. NERVOUS SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
Section 2.A. Nervous-System Function
Section 2.B. The Central Nervous System
Section 2.C. The Peripheral Nervous Systems
Section 2.D. The Nervous Systems and Yogasana Action
CHAPTER 3. NEURAL MECHANISMS
Section 3.A. The Neuron, Basic Unit of the Nervous System
Section 3.B. Neural Conduction
Section 3.C. Neural Connections: Synapses
Section 3.D. Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
Section 3.E. Mechanical and Field Effects on Neurons
Section 3.F. Transduction of the Stimulus into the Sensory Signal
Section 3.G. Neural Poetry
CHAPTER 4. THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Section 4.A. The Spinal Cord
Section 4.B. The Brainstem
Section 4.C. Within the Brain
Section 4.D. Cerebral Hemispheric Laterality
Section 4.E. Aspects of Brain Structure and Function
Section 4.F. Memory
Section 4.G. Teaching, Observing, Remembering, and Learning in Yogasana Practice
Section 4.H. Brain Waves and the Electroencephalogram (EEG)
CHAPTER 5. THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Section 5.A. Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Section 5.B. The Hypothalamus
Section 5.C. The Sympathetic Nervous System
Section 5.D. The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Section 5.E. Autonomic Balance: Stress and Yogasana
Section 5.F. The Reciprocal Effects of Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress on One Another
Section 5.G. Nadis, Chakras, and Prana
CHAPTER 6. THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND HORMONES
Section 6.A. General Features of Endocrine Glands and their Hormones
Section 6.B. Specific Glands and their Hormones
CHAPTER 7. THE BONES AND JOINTS
Section 7.A. Bone Structure and Development
Section 7.B. Bone Chemistry
Section 7.C. Bone Repair and Remodeling
Section 7.D. The Joints
Section 7.E. Mechanoreceptors in the Joint Capsules and Ligaments
Section 7.F. Bone-on-Bone Contact
Section 7.G. Osteoporosis
CHAPTER 8. THE SPINAL COLUMN IN MOTION
Section 8.A. The Spinal Column
Section 8.B. Ranges-of-Motion of the Spinal Column
Section 8.C. The Intervertebral Discs
CHAPTER 9. AXIAL APPENDAGES TO THE SPINE
Section 9.A. The Skull
Section 9.B. The Pelvis
CHAPTER 10. THE SPINAL APPENDAGES
Section 10.A. The Fingers, Arms, Shoulders, and Scapulae
Section 10.B. The Legs, Feet, and Toes
CHAPTER 11. THE SKELETAL MUSCLES
Section 11.A. Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
Section 11.B. Muscles Sensors: The Mechanoreceptors
Section 11.C. Proprioception and Interoception
Section 11.D. Reflex Actions
Section 11.E. Microscopic Resistance to Muscle Stretching and Contraction
Section 11.F. Macroscopic Resistance in Support of Muscle Stretching
Section 11.G. Aspects of Muscle Training, Distress, and Injury
Section 11.H. Rates and Statistics of Body Functions
CHAPTER 12. CONNECTIVE AND SUPPORTING TISSUES
Section 12.A. Connective Tissues
Section 12.B. Fascia
Section 12.C. Cartilage
CHAPTER 13. THE SKIN
Section 13.A. Properties of the Skin
Section 13.B. Sensory Receptors in the Skin
CHAPTER 14. PAIN AND PLEASURE
Section 14.A. Introduction to Pain
Section 14.B. The Physiology and Neuroanatomy of Pain
Section 14.C. The Pain of Muscle Injury
Section 14.D. The Chemistry of Pain
Section 14.E. Pain over Time
Section 14.F. The Psychology and Memory of Pain
Section 14.G. Mental Actions for Intercepting and Extinguishing Pain
Section 14.H. Physical and Medical Approaches to Diminishing Pain
Section 14.I. Introduction to Pleasure
Section 14.J. Dermatomes and Referred Pain
CHAPTER 15. THE HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Section 15.A. Structure and Function of the Heart
Section 15.B. Blood
Section 15.C. The Vascular System
Section 15.D. Blood Pressure
Section 15.E. Monitoring Blood Pressure with the Baroreceptors
Section 15.F. Blood Pressure in Inverted Yogasanas
Section 15.G. The Lymphatic System
CHAPTER 16. RESPIRATION
Section 16.A. Anatomy of the Respiratory Apparatus
Section 16.B. The Three Breathing Modes
Section 16.C. Mechanics of the Breath
Section 16.D. Yogasana and the Breath
Section 16.E. Nasal Laterality
Section 16.F. Pranayama
Section 16.G. The Senses of Olfaction and Taste
CHAPTER 17. ILLNESS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Section 17.A. Immunity
Section 17.B. The Leukocytes
Section 17.C. The Autonomic Nervous System and Immunity
Section 17.D. Malfunctions of the Immune System
Section 17.E. Yogasana, Immunity, Illness, and Intelligence
Section 17.F. Apoptosis, Hormesis, Preconditioning, and Bacterial Priming
CHAPTER 18. THE EYES AND VISION
Section 18.A. Structure and Function of the Eyes
Section 18.B. Vision and Neuroanatomy of the Retina
Section 18.C. Blindness, Blindsight, and Perceptual Blindness
Section 18.D. Stress, Vision, and Yogasana Practice
Section 18.E. Vision and Cerebral Laterality
Section 18.F. Color Therapy and Yogasana Practice
CHAPTER 19. SOUND, HEARING, AND BALANCE
Section 19.A. The Middle Ear
Section 19.B. The Vestibular Organs of Balance
CHAPTER 20. THE GASTROINTESTINAL ORGANS AND DIGESTION
Section 20.A. Gastrointestinal Structure and Function
Section 20.B. Digestive Disorders and the Effects of Stress on the Gastrointestinal Tract
Section 20.C. Digestion and Metabolism
CHAPTER 21. EXTERNAL SECRETIONS
Section 21.A. Saliva
Section 21.B. Mucus
Section 21.C. Tears
Section 21.D. Breast Milk
Section 21.E. Sweat Glands
Section 21.F. Hair and the Sebaceous Glands
Section 21.G. Body Wastes
CHAPTER 22. GYNECOLOGY, PREGNANCY, AND SEXUAL FUNCTION
Section 22.A. Ovulation and Menstruation
Section 22.B. Pregnancy
Section 22.C. Menopause
Section 22.D. Sexual Function
CHAPTER 23. EMOTIONS, MOODS, AND MENTAL STATES
Section 23.A. What We Look Like versus Who We Are
Section 23.B. Depression
Section 23.C. Mania and Bipolar Disorder
Section 23.D. Anxiety
Section 23.E. Other Emotional and Mood Disorders
Section 23.F. Empathy, Love, and Self-Awareness
Section 23.G. Delocalization of Mental States and Disorders
Section 23.H. Dementia
CHAPTER 24. TIME AND BODY RHYTHMS
Section 24.A. The Innate Sense of Elapsed Time
Section 24.B. Periodicity of Body Rhythms
Section 24.C. Yogasana and Chronotherapy
Section 24.D. The Sleep-Wake Cycle and Relaxation
Section 24.E. Infradian Rhythms
CHAPTER 25. AGING AND LONGEVITY
Section 25.A. Physical Aging: Statistics
Section 25.B. Mental Aging: Cognition and Meditative Practice
Section 25.C. Maintaining Mental Competence into Old Age
Section 25.D. Longevity
Section 25.E. Yogasana, Sports, Exercise, and Aging
Section 25.F. Telomeres
EPILOGUE
APPENDIX I. YOGASANA ILLUSTRATIONS
APPENDIX II. INJURIES INCURRED BY IMPROPER YOGASANA PRACTICE
Section II.A. Avoiding Injury to Oneself and to Others
Section II.B. Specific Injuries
Section II.C. Generalities in Regard to Inversion-Induced Injuries
APPENDIX III. BODY SYMMETRY
Section III.A. Symmetry, Beauty, and Health
Section III.B. Symmetry, Asymmetry, and Yogasana
Section III.C. Handedness
APPENDIX IV. GRAVITY
Section IV.A. The Gravitational Attraction between You and the Earth
Section IV.B. Significance of the Center of Gravity
Section IV.C. Gravitational Effects on Anatomy and Physiology
Section IV.D. Gravitational Effects on Yogasana Postures
APPENDIX V. BALANCING
Section V.A. Balancing a Rigid Block
Section V.B. Using the Body to Balance the Body
Section V.C. The Four Balance Sensors
Section V.D. Other Aids to Balance
Section V.E. Coming into the Balancing Position
Section V.F. Maintaining Balance in the Standing Yogasanas
Section V.G. Balancing in the Inverted Yogasanas
Section V.H. General Points on Keeping Your Balance
APPENDIX VI. GENETIC AND EPIGENETIC FACTORS IN YOGASANA PRACTICE, HEALTH, AND ILLNESS
Section VI.A. Epigenes, Epigenetics, and the Human Epigenome
Section VI.B. Molecular Structure of the Epigenome
Section VI.C. Stem Cells
Section VI.D. Epigenetic Inheritance
Section VI.E. Epigenetics and Health
Section VI.F. External Factors Affecting the Epigenome
Section VI.G. Acceptance and Compassion
Section VI.H. Yogasana Practice, Exercise, and Athleticism
Section VI.I. Real-Life Stories of Brain Tumors, Multiple Sclerosis, Hepatitis C, Epigenetics, and Yogasana Practice
APPENDIX VII. IYENGAR YOGA AND WESTERN MEDICINE
Section VII.A. The Postures
Section VII.B. Sensations
Section VII.C. Breathing
Section VII.D. Physiology
Section VII.E. Neuroscience
Section VII.F. The Brain
Section VII.G. Teaching and Learning
Section VII.H. Balance
Section VII.I. Metabolism
Section VII.J. Aging
Section VII.K. Iyengar and Einstein
FRONTIS-THOUGHTS
WELCOME TO THE PARTY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ADDENDUM
PROLOGUE
Section Pro-A. In the Beginning
Section Pro-B. e-Handbook Construction
Section Pro-C. Scope
Section Pro-D. Who Does Yoga Today; Why, and Why Not?
CHAPTER 1. EASTERN YOGA AND WESTERN MEDICAL SCIENCE
Section 1.A. East and West: Similarities and Differences
Section 1.B. The Goals of Yogasana Practice
Section 1.C. Yogasana, Transformation, and Heritability
CHAPTER 2. NERVOUS SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
Section 2.A. Nervous-System Function
Section 2.B. The Central Nervous System
Section 2.C. The Peripheral Nervous Systems
Section 2.D. The Nervous Systems and Yogasana Action
CHAPTER 3. NEURAL MECHANISMS
Section 3.A. The Neuron, Basic Unit of the Nervous System
Section 3.B. Neural Conduction
Section 3.C. Neural Connections: Synapses
Section 3.D. Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
Section 3.E. Mechanical and Field Effects on Neurons
Section 3.F. Transduction of the Stimulus into the Sensory Signal
Section 3.G. Neural Poetry
CHAPTER 4. THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Section 4.A. The Spinal Cord
Section 4.B. The Brainstem
Section 4.C. Within the Brain
Section 4.D. Cerebral Hemispheric Laterality
Section 4.E. Aspects of Brain Structure and Function
Section 4.F. Memory
Section 4.G. Teaching, Observing, Remembering, and Learning in Yogasana Practice
Section 4.H. Brain Waves and the Electroencephalogram (EEG)
CHAPTER 5. THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Section 5.A. Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Section 5.B. The Hypothalamus
Section 5.C. The Sympathetic Nervous System
Section 5.D. The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Section 5.E. Autonomic Balance: Stress and Yogasana
Section 5.F. The Reciprocal Effects of Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress on One Another
Section 5.G. Nadis, Chakras, and Prana
CHAPTER 6. THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND HORMONES
Section 6.A. General Features of Endocrine Glands and their Hormones
Section 6.B. Specific Glands and their Hormones
CHAPTER 7. THE BONES AND JOINTS
Section 7.A. Bone Structure and Development
Section 7.B. Bone Chemistry
Section 7.C. Bone Repair and Remodeling
Section 7.D. The Joints
Section 7.E. Mechanoreceptors in the Joint Capsules and Ligaments
Section 7.F. Bone-on-Bone Contact
Section 7.G. Osteoporosis
CHAPTER 8. THE SPINAL COLUMN IN MOTION
Section 8.A. The Spinal Column
Section 8.B. Ranges-of-Motion of the Spinal Column
Section 8.C. The Intervertebral Discs
CHAPTER 9. AXIAL APPENDAGES TO THE SPINE
Section 9.A. The Skull
Section 9.B. The Pelvis
CHAPTER 10. THE SPINAL APPENDAGES
Section 10.A. The Fingers, Arms, Shoulders, and Scapulae
Section 10.B. The Legs, Feet, and Toes
CHAPTER 11. THE SKELETAL MUSCLES
Section 11.A. Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
Section 11.B. Muscles Sensors: The Mechanoreceptors
Section 11.C. Proprioception and Interoception
Section 11.D. Reflex Actions
Section 11.E. Microscopic Resistance to Muscle Stretching and Contraction
Section 11.F. Macroscopic Resistance in Support of Muscle Stretching
Section 11.G. Aspects of Muscle Training, Distress, and Injury
Section 11.H. Rates and Statistics of Body Functions
CHAPTER 12. CONNECTIVE AND SUPPORTING TISSUES
Section 12.A. Connective Tissues
Section 12.B. Fascia
Section 12.C. Cartilage
CHAPTER 13. THE SKIN
Section 13.A. Properties of the Skin
Section 13.B. Sensory Receptors in the Skin
CHAPTER 14. PAIN AND PLEASURE
Section 14.A. Introduction to Pain
Section 14.B. The Physiology and Neuroanatomy of Pain
Section 14.C. The Pain of Muscle Injury
Section 14.D. The Chemistry of Pain
Section 14.E. Pain over Time
Section 14.F. The Psychology and Memory of Pain
Section 14.G. Mental Actions for Intercepting and Extinguishing Pain
Section 14.H. Physical and Medical Approaches to Diminishing Pain
Section 14.I. Introduction to Pleasure
Section 14.J. Dermatomes and Referred Pain
CHAPTER 15. THE HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Section 15.A. Structure and Function of the Heart
Section 15.B. Blood
Section 15.C. The Vascular System
Section 15.D. Blood Pressure
Section 15.E. Monitoring Blood Pressure with the Baroreceptors
Section 15.F. Blood Pressure in Inverted Yogasanas
Section 15.G. The Lymphatic System
CHAPTER 16. RESPIRATION
Section 16.A. Anatomy of the Respiratory Apparatus
Section 16.B. The Three Breathing Modes
Section 16.C. Mechanics of the Breath
Section 16.D. Yogasana and the Breath
Section 16.E. Nasal Laterality
Section 16.F. Pranayama
Section 16.G. The Senses of Olfaction and Taste
CHAPTER 17. ILLNESS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Section 17.A. Immunity
Section 17.B. The Leukocytes
Section 17.C. The Autonomic Nervous System and Immunity
Section 17.D. Malfunctions of the Immune System
Section 17.E. Yogasana, Immunity, Illness, and Intelligence
Section 17.F. Apoptosis, Hormesis, Preconditioning, and Bacterial Priming
CHAPTER 18. THE EYES AND VISION
Section 18.A. Structure and Function of the Eyes
Section 18.B. Vision and Neuroanatomy of the Retina
Section 18.C. Blindness, Blindsight, and Perceptual Blindness
Section 18.D. Stress, Vision, and Yogasana Practice
Section 18.E. Vision and Cerebral Laterality
Section 18.F. Color Therapy and Yogasana Practice
CHAPTER 19. SOUND, HEARING, AND BALANCE
Section 19.A. The Middle Ear
Section 19.B. The Vestibular Organs of Balance
CHAPTER 20. THE GASTROINTESTINAL ORGANS AND DIGESTION
Section 20.A. Gastrointestinal Structure and Function
Section 20.B. Digestive Disorders and the Effects of Stress on the Gastrointestinal Tract
Section 20.C. Digestion and Metabolism
CHAPTER 21. EXTERNAL SECRETIONS
Section 21.A. Saliva
Section 21.B. Mucus
Section 21.C. Tears
Section 21.D. Breast Milk
Section 21.E. Sweat Glands
Section 21.F. Hair and the Sebaceous Glands
Section 21.G. Body Wastes
CHAPTER 22. GYNECOLOGY, PREGNANCY, AND SEXUAL FUNCTION
Section 22.A. Ovulation and Menstruation
Section 22.B. Pregnancy
Section 22.C. Menopause
Section 22.D. Sexual Function
CHAPTER 23. EMOTIONS, MOODS, AND MENTAL STATES
Section 23.A. What We Look Like versus Who We Are
Section 23.B. Depression
Section 23.C. Mania and Bipolar Disorder
Section 23.D. Anxiety
Section 23.E. Other Emotional and Mood Disorders
Section 23.F. Empathy, Love, and Self-Awareness
Section 23.G. Delocalization of Mental States and Disorders
Section 23.H. Dementia
CHAPTER 24. TIME AND BODY RHYTHMS
Section 24.A. The Innate Sense of Elapsed Time
Section 24.B. Periodicity of Body Rhythms
Section 24.C. Yogasana and Chronotherapy
Section 24.D. The Sleep-Wake Cycle and Relaxation
Section 24.E. Infradian Rhythms
CHAPTER 25. AGING AND LONGEVITY
Section 25.A. Physical Aging: Statistics
Section 25.B. Mental Aging: Cognition and Meditative Practice
Section 25.C. Maintaining Mental Competence into Old Age
Section 25.D. Longevity
Section 25.E. Yogasana, Sports, Exercise, and Aging
Section 25.F. Telomeres
EPILOGUE
APPENDIX I. YOGASANA ILLUSTRATIONS
APPENDIX II. INJURIES INCURRED BY IMPROPER YOGASANA PRACTICE
Section II.A. Avoiding Injury to Oneself and to Others
Section II.B. Specific Injuries
Section II.C. Generalities in Regard to Inversion-Induced Injuries
APPENDIX III. BODY SYMMETRY
Section III.A. Symmetry, Beauty, and Health
Section III.B. Symmetry, Asymmetry, and Yogasana
Section III.C. Handedness
APPENDIX IV. GRAVITY
Section IV.A. The Gravitational Attraction between You and the Earth
Section IV.B. Significance of the Center of Gravity
Section IV.C. Gravitational Effects on Anatomy and Physiology
Section IV.D. Gravitational Effects on Yogasana Postures
APPENDIX V. BALANCING
Section V.A. Balancing a Rigid Block
Section V.B. Using the Body to Balance the Body
Section V.C. The Four Balance Sensors
Section V.D. Other Aids to Balance
Section V.E. Coming into the Balancing Position
Section V.F. Maintaining Balance in the Standing Yogasanas
Section V.G. Balancing in the Inverted Yogasanas
Section V.H. General Points on Keeping Your Balance
APPENDIX VI. GENETIC AND EPIGENETIC FACTORS IN YOGASANA PRACTICE, HEALTH, AND ILLNESS
Section VI.A. Epigenes, Epigenetics, and the Human Epigenome
Section VI.B. Molecular Structure of the Epigenome
Section VI.C. Stem Cells
Section VI.D. Epigenetic Inheritance
Section VI.E. Epigenetics and Health
Section VI.F. External Factors Affecting the Epigenome
Section VI.G. Acceptance and Compassion
Section VI.H. Yogasana Practice, Exercise, and Athleticism
Section VI.I. Real-Life Stories of Brain Tumors, Multiple Sclerosis, Hepatitis C, Epigenetics, and Yogasana Practice
APPENDIX VII. IYENGAR YOGA AND WESTERN MEDICINE
Section VII.A. The Postures
Section VII.B. Sensations
Section VII.C. Breathing
Section VII.D. Physiology
Section VII.E. Neuroscience
Section VII.F. The Brain
Section VII.G. Teaching and Learning
Section VII.H. Balance
Section VII.I. Metabolism
Section VII.J. Aging
Section VII.K. Iyengar and Einstein
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