For the past decade I have focused fairly comprehensively on understanding the human anatomy through yoga. I am simply trying to figure out how our bodies function; along with nutrition and exercise. My journey to India was a big part of this; but so was my time in Paris when I was 20. Spending time outside of the United States was very important to my understanding that this was something that I needed to do.
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The Human Lymphatic System (The Immune System)
Artiphoria.AI Lymphatic system (aka the ”immune system’) – organs, tissues, and vessels work as a team to transport lymph (excreted …
The Anatomy of Breath: A Yogi’s Guide
In Yoga, the energy of breath is called prana (प्राण, prāṇa) which can be described as solar wind in the …
Henry Gray – the Father of modern anatomy
Henry Gray was an innovator and disruptor in the medical field with his surgically precise incisions and methodically meticulous explorations …
10 Days and 9 Nights Journeying through Yellowstone National Park’s Back Country
Elliot’s Yellowstone Adventure Overview Yellow is my Walking Routes Pink is my Hitching Routes When I first arrived in Cody, …
The Abdominal Wall and Attraction to Potential Partners
Have you ever been at the gym doing crunches and planks with your buddies and had no idea what you …
Human Shoulder Anatomy and Physiology
There are 3 bones in the human shoulder, or glenohumeral joint; the humerus, the clavicle, and the scapula. These bones …
Nose Breathing & the Lungs
The Benefits of Nasal Breathing Ventilation and The Sympathetic Nervous System Breathing is a fundamental act of life. In humans, …
Femur Bone Anatomy: Pillars of Support for the Human Skeleton
Introducing the most Massive and Strong (in most ways) Bone in the Human Body There are 62 bones in the …
Mula Bandha | मूल बंध (Bandhas part 1/4)
The Mula Bandha and the Perineal Muscles Sanskrit for “MULA” – मूल In Sanskrit, Mula means “root”, foundation, origin, source, …
What Does Cold Weather do to Your Body?
Cold Weather and Lower Temperatures Affect the Human Body The Human Body is made to deal with the Cold Cold …
The Sciatic Nerve: A River of Energy Suppyling Human Legs
The Anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve Also known as the ischiadic nerve or ischiatic nerve, the Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in …
Five of Yoga’s Heart Benefits (Heart Health)
5 of Yoga’s Heart Benefits Yoga’s Heart benefits are rather robust, ranging from increased circulatory function to decreased heart rate, …
Human Bone Anatomy | Osteology
What are Bones? Bones are not inanimate rock like structures in the human body; bones are organs that produce red …
The Anatomy of Nose Breathing
Why is Nose Breathing Important? Nose breathing is the most essential part of yoga. It is also poorly understood in …
Vegetable Protein Sources for the Average Vegetarian
Vegetable Protein Sources Vegetable protein isn’t hard to find. In fact, it’s probably already in your house, disguised. I am …
Yoga’s Primary Benefits: Control of the Autonomic Nervous System
Yoga’s Primary Benefits Honestly, yoga’s primary benefits are still unknown. Our science isn’t good enough yet. Not really. Science is …
Yin Yoga Meditation
A Unique Approach to Meditation Meditation is one of my favorite things. Yoga, sitting cross-legged while doing various mental exercises, …
America is unhealthy
Facts:
- Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes[1]
- 50,000 people committed suicidein 2021 [2]
- Cancer is rampant; alcohol companies seem to be immune to scrutiny[3]
- Advertising Companies (including Instagram) are equally immune to criticism, despite tremendous evidence of their damage to mental health.
This is the biggest reason why I study anatomy, psychology, and nutrition. Diet, exercise, and mental/physical health cannot be quanitified; and the control of the information regarding them is extremely immoral. I think that these problems can be educated away. Here is my most recent research on Anatomy: