Parasympathetic Nervous System
Imagine you're trying to relax after a hectic day, but your mind keeps racing with thoughts and reminders. Just like how you need to actively shift your focus to calming activities to truly unwind, your body relies on the parasympathetic nervous system to manage and slow down its functions when it's time to rest. This system acts like the mental shift you make to relax, ensuring your heart rate slows, digestion resumes, and energy is conserved, allowing your body to recharge just as you do mentally by letting go of the day's stress.
Practice Version
Parasympathetic Nervous System: The part of the nervous system that controls body functions when the body is at rest parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system helps your body relax and conserve energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing digestion.