YOGA FOR AGE REVERSAL yoga classes bangalore
Another important aspect of age reversal is sleep. Stress results in an inability to rest and properly nourish the body, which results in the build-up of toxins and imbalance of hormones, leading to more stress and rapid aging. Research has shown a positive relationship between sleep quality, survival and successful aging in centenarians, indicating the importance of healthy sleep habits to longevity.
THE HORMONE RESPONSIBLE FOR SLEEP The human body is set to a circadian rhythm which is an internal clock that plays a critical role in sleep and waking cycles. Melatonin, the hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain helps regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm. When it is dark, the body produces more melatonin. When there is light, the production of melatonin drops. Being exposed to bright lights in the evening, or too little light during the day, can disrupt the body's normal melatonin cycles. For example, working in shifts or jet lags may disrupt this cycle. Melatonin also plays a role in the other body functions such as it controls the timing and release of female reproductive hormones; the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of melatonin can help lower blood pressure, improve lipid profile and fight several diseases. Melatonin can also help deal with mood swings, depression and low energy levels. Melatonin secretion can be increased naturally. As research shows, yogic practices for 3 months cause an increase in melatonin in average adults. The maximum night time melatonin levels in yoga group showed a significant correlation with well-being. There are foods which also boost melatonin such as almonds, apple, banana, barley, milk, rice, sunflower seeds, tomato and oats to name a few. QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF SLEEP The correct amount of sleep for each individual varies. Some people manage on three hours a night while others feel that eight hours are not enough. The amount of daily activity influences the number of hours required. If one is very active, physically or mentally, the amount of rest needed to recoup energy goes up. Another aspect is quality of sleep. If one is capable of deep and restful sleep, then amount of sleep required goes down as compared to a restless sleeper or an insomniac who spends much time tossing and turning, unable to drop into the deeper levels of sleep. People worry excessively over the fact that they can't sleep or don't get enough sleep, and this makes it even harder to sleep.