This class provides a nuanced understanding of the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems, which is key to one’s yogic practice, and provides an understanding of the chakras and koshas between human anatomy and physiology, with a brief discussion of the remaining organ systems. have a relationship with. The relationship between physiology and the psycho-philosophical nature of human organ systems is also discussed.

Muscular System: Classification of Muscle, their properties, histology, distribution, working mechanism of muscle contraction, neuro-muscular transmission, tendons & ligaments.

Skeletal System: Types, structure and functions of bone, spinal column, joints, end zone restrictions.

Lymphatic and Immune System: Function of lymphatic system, major and subsidiary organs (lymph, lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, thymus, capillaries), structure of blood corpuscles (red blood corpuscles, white blood corpuscles, platelets). Plasma, lymph, haemoglobin, coagulation and anticoagulant of blood, blood groups and their importance, lymphatic system, immune types and mechanism of immunity. The connection of the lymphatic system with the pranamaya kosha.

Cardiovascular System: Function of cardiovascular system, major and accessory organs (heart, blood vessels – veins, arteries). Properties of cardiac muscle, cardiac cycle and control of circulation, cardiac output, blood pressure, heart rate. Relation of cardiovascular system to Annamaya Kosha.

Respiratory System: Function of respiratory system, major organs (nasal cavity, trachea, lungs, bronchioles, bronchial tree, alveolar sacs, diaphragm, chest, shoulder and back muscles). Respiratory system, Exchange of gases, Pulmonary function tests, Lung volumes, Control of respiration. Relation of respiratory system with Annamaya Kosha.

Digestive System: Function of the digestive system, major and accessory organs (mouth, salivary glands, tongue, oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small and large intestines). Mechanism of secretion: saliva, gastric juice, pancreatic enzymes, bile, intestinal secretion. The role of these secretions in digestion of food, absorption and assimilation of nutrients and excretion of faeces. Relation of digestive system to Annamaya Kosha.

Endocrine System: Function, major and accessory organs of the endocrine system (thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, thalamus, adrenal glands, hippocampus, pituitary gland, reproductive glands). The hormones produced by these glands and their effect on hypo- and hyperactivity of the body. The role of insulin in glucose metabolism. Relation of the endocrine system to the mental sheath.

Nervous System: Functions, major and accessory organs of the nervous system (brain, spinal column, cranial nerves, spinal nerves). Gross anatomy of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, spinal cord. Physiology and vital connections of the cerebrum, pons, medulla, thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, cerebellum. Physiology of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system: sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The relation of the nervous system to the mental sheath.

Reproductive system: Also called the genital system of any organism, is the biological system which is made up of all the body organs involved in amphimixis. Many inanimate substances such as fluids, hormones and pheromones are important accessories of organs involved in producing offspring. In women, this includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina while in men, it includes the prostate, testes, and penis.