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What are the Physiological Benefits of Inverting our Body in Yoga?

May 25, 2022 Andrew McGonigle

There is widespread belief that inverting the body in asanas such as Headstand (Sirsasana) has many potential physiological benefits including increasing blood flow to the brain, stimulating the pineal gland and lowering our blood pressure.

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In Asana, Physiology Tags Inversions, blood pressure
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Do Headstands Stimulate the Thyroid Gland?

September 16, 2021 Andrew McGonigle

Do a quick Google search and you will come across multiple claims about Headstand (Sirsasana) varying from stimulating the pineal gland and the thyroid gland, to curing bad breath!

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In Physiology, Myth or Fact?, Asana Tags Headstand, Thyroid Gland, Inversions
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