5 yoga poses to activate the parasympathetic response
From a medical perspective, stress is the activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System, commonly known as the “Fight-or-Flight” response.1.The Trigger : When your mind/brain perceives a deadline as a “tiger,” your brain’s hypothalamus triggers the adrenal glands- primarily Adrenaline (which spikes your heart rate) & Cortisol (the stress hormone).2.The Physical Impact : Adrenaline increases your…