4. If all the capillaries of one
gram of white matter
composed of nerve fibres are
put end to end they will
attain a length of about
300 metres
5. The capillaries of
one gram of grey matter
composed of nerve cells
when placed end to end will
extend for one kilometre
6. The increased blood pressure during
inverted yogic poses,
dilates the capillaries
and
opens capillaries that have become
closed
7. The effect is that the brain in
general, including areas that
have ceased to function,
receives an increased amount of
nourishment
8. Accumulated toxins and waste materials are also
effectively removed by the
strong flushing action of the blood and eventually
eliminated from the body
9. The overall result is a general
improvement in physical and
mental health