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A type of asana that reverses blood flow in the body.What are inversion poses?
A type of asana that lengthens the spine and stretches the lower back and hamstrings.What are forward bends?
A type of asana that opens the chest and heart, also stretches the lower back.What are backbends?
A type of asanas known to improve digestion and create flexibility in the spine.What are twists?
A type of asana that strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis.What are standing poses?
1. Preparing the student for the pose. 2. Get the student in the pose. 3. Focus student while in pose. 4. Get the student out of the pose. 5. Offer benefits for doing the pose.Name 5 key elements for teaching asanas.
Standing Backbends Forward bends Inversions TwistsName 5 primary types of asanas.
Nerves, spinal cord, brainName 3 parts of the body that make up the nervous system.
1) coordinate functions of the internal systems of the body in order to maintain balance and homeostasis 2) control reactions to information it receivesName 2 functions of the CNS.
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous systemWhat are the 2 sections of the nervous system?
Central Nervous SystemThe brain and the spinal cord are parts of which system?
Peripheral Nervous systemThe nerves are part of which system?
Cervical 7 (neck) Thoracic 12 (rib cage) Lumbar 5 (low back)Name the 3 sections of vertebrae and how many are in each?
Flexion and ExtensionWhat are 2 basic movements of the body?
Movement that decreases the angle between 2 body partsWhat is flexion?
Movement that increases the angle between 2 body partsWhat is extension?
Cranial nervesWhich nerves extend down the base of the brain?
Relaxed stateWhat is another name for the parasympathetic nervous system?
Fight or flight responseWhat is another name for the central nervous system?
3How many diaphragms do we have?
1) Vocal 2) Abdominal 3) PelvicWhat are the names of the diaphragms?
1) Shifting 2) Connecting 3) CenteringPut these words in order: centering, connecting, and shifting
The mind moves from thought to thoughtWhat is shifting?
The mind surrenders connection to one object of meditationWhat is connecting?
The mind begins to focus on one objectWhat is centering?
PranyamaWhat is the science of breathing called?
MeditationWhat method can we use to control fluctuations of the mind?
1) Carelessness 2) Disease 3) Doubt 4) Dullness 5) Failure to Reach 6) False Perceptions 7) Laziness 8) Sensuality 9) Slipping from groundWhat are 9 obstacles to self realization?
Systematic approach to awarenessHow would you define Ashtanga Yoga?
A hingeWhat type of joint is a knee joint?
A ball and socketWhat type of joint is a hip joint?
Yogic SleepWhat is another name for Yoga Nidra?
parasympathetic nervous systemWhich nervous system does Yoga Nidra benefit?
Leg: 1) rectus femoris, 2) vastus lateralis, 3) sartorius, 4) gastrocnemius, 5) vastus medialis Back: 1) trapezius, 2) levator scapulae, 3) latissmus dorsi, 4) rhomboid major, 5) rhomboid minorName one leg muscle and one back muscle.
1) lordosis - swayback 2) kyphosis- humpback 3) scoliosis- sideways curveName and describe one disorder of the spine.
1) Yamas - restraints (moral ethics) to the world 2) Niyamas - restraints to self 3) Asanas - physical postures 4) Pranyama - breath control 5) Pratyhara - regulating senses and detachment 6) Dharama - Concentration 7) Dhyama - Meditation 8) Samadhi - Pure consciousness or blissWhat are the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga?
Moral restraints to the world. Ahimsa- non-harming Satya - truthfulness or non-lying Asteya - non-stealing Brahmacharya - celibacy Aparigraha - non-greedWhat are the yamas?
Restraints for self Saucha - cleanliness Santosha - contentment Tapas - discipline or austerity Svadhyaya - study of the self or books Isvara Pranidhana - surrender to a higher beingWhat are the niyamas?
1) Ida - left side, female/parasympathetic nervous system 2) Pingala - right side, masculine/ sympathetic nervous system 3) Sushumma - tailbone to the crown, chakra center and balanceWhat are the 3 main nadis?
1) Manomaya - lower mind/instinct 2) Vijnanamaya - higher mind 3) Anandamaya - bliss or astral 4) Pranamaya - subtle body (nadis and chakras) 5) Annomaya - physical or gross bodyName the 5 Koshas and the definition of each.
Hinge only moves in one direction. Ball & socket is more flexible but less stable.What's the difference in a hinge joint and a ball & socket?
Deerga Swaasam fills and empties the lungs to capacityWhat is the Sanskrit name for 3-part breathing and what's the benefit?
Kabalabaati Cleanses the sinuses & the nadisWhat is the Sanskrit name for skull shining breath and it's benefits?
Nadi Suddhi Calms the CNSWhat is the Sanskrit name for Alternate Nostril breathing and the benefit?
SukhasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Comfortable Pose.
Ardha PadmasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Half Lotus.
VajrasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Thunderbolt or Diamond Pose.
VirasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Hero Pose.
Nethra VyayamamSpell the Sanskrit name for Eye Movements.
Bidalasana/bitalasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Cat/Cow Pose.
Surya NamaskaramSpell the Sanskrit name for Sun Salutation.
Adho Mukha SvanasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Downward Facing Dog.
TadasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Mountain Pose.
UttanasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Standing Forward Fold.
Ardha Chandrasana ISpell the Sanskrit name for Half Moon Pose I.
Virabhadrasana ISpell the Sanskrit name for Warrior I.
Virabhadrasana IISpell the Sanskrit name for Warrior II.
Utthitha ParsvakonasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Raised Side Angle.
TrikonasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Triangle Pose.
UtkatasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Chair Pose.
VrkshasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Tree Pose.
NatarajasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for King Dancer Pose.
utthita hasta padangusthasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Raised Hand to Big Toe Pose. (Standing)
BhujangasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Cobra Pose.
Ardha SalabasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Half Locust Pose.
SalabasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Locust Pose.
DhanurasanaSpell the sanskrit name for Bow Pose.
Urdhva Mukha SvanasanaSpell the sanskrit name for Upward Facing Dog Pose.
JanusirshasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Head to Knee Pose. (Seated)
PaschimothanasanaSpell the sanskrit name for Full Forward Bend. (Seated)
Upavista konasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Wide Angle Pose.
MatsyasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Fish Pose.
Sethu BandhasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Bridge Pose.
HalasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Plow Pose.
Supta Hasta PadangustasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Hand to Big Toe Pose (supine)
Supta Vipareeta KaraniSpell the sanskrit name for Supine Legs up the Wall pose.
Supta ParivartanasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Supine Twist.
DandasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Stick or Staff Pose.
Ardha MatsyendrasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Half Spinal Twist (Seated)
Baddha konasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Bound Angle or Cobblers Pose.
Agni StambhasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Fire Log Pose.
GomukhasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Cow Face Pose.
NavasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Boat Pose.
SvanasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Corpse Pose.
AdvasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Abdominal Pose.
BalasanaSpell the Sanskrit name for Child's Pose.
Friendliness: "Don't be unhappy seeing others happy".According to Sutra 33, if "happy" is a lock, what is the key?
Compassion: "Have compassion for those sad or down on their luck".According to Sutra 33, if "unhappy" is a lock, what is the key?
Delight: "Delight in those that have their lives together".According to Sutra 33, if "virtuous" is a lock, what is the key?
Ignore. "Disregard those who want to make everyone as unhappy as they are.According to Sutra 33, if "wicked" is a lock, what is the key?
24How many vertebrae do we have in the spine?