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When a person experiences stress, the body activates the sympathetic nervous system, often described as the fight-or-flight response. The heart begins to beat faster, muscles tighten, breathing becomes shallow, and stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline flood the bloodstream. This response is essential in moments of danger, but it was never meant to remain switched on all day. Unfortunately, modern stressors rarely involve physical threats. Instead, they are psychological and continuous.
“When we slow down enough to listen, the body reveals its wisdom and the mind begins to quiet.”HARRY WUKO
Yoga gently interrupts this cycle. Through slow, deliberate movement and controlled breathing, it stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, sometimes referred to as the rest-and-digest response. This shift signals safety to the brain. The heart rate slows, blood pressure decreases, and muscles begin to soften. Over time, regular yoga practice retrains the nervous system to recover from stress more quickly. Instead of remaining stuck in hyper-alert mode, the body learns flexibility and balance.
