Anatomy Terms and Applying to the Teaching of Asana or Our Physical Practice Flashcards
The abilities of a tissue to lengthen.
Stretch
The ability of a tissue to shorten; this is unique to muscle tissue.
Contracility
The ability of a tissue to return to its former shape after it has been stretched.
Elasticity
The ability of a tissue to withstand a pulling force without damage.
Tensegrity
The tissues ability to have its shape molded or altered and will hold shape; this is unique to connective tissue.
Plasticity
The ability of a tissue to bear a compressive force or weight from above it without damage.
Weight Bearing
The gradual shape change of tissue from a sustained and applied pressure.
Creep
(This can be positive in the case of masage therapies or long held yoga postures or negative in the cases of poor posture. Ex. Slouching at a desk all day leading to a tissue shape change in the upper back and chest.)
The ability of a tissue to change from a more rigid gel state to a softer “sol” state allowing for more freedom in movement and for greater ability of circulation.
Thixotrophy
A stretch is held in a challenging but comfortable position for a period of time, usually somewhere between 10 to 30 seconds. What type of stretching Technique are we using?
Static Stretching
How long may static yoga stretches be held?
30 seconds up to 2 minutes or more
Which is more beneficial static stretching or dynamic stretching?
We may consider static stretching much less beneficial than dynamic stretching for improving range of motion for functional movement, including sports and daily activities.
A stretch that is performed by moving through a challenging but comfortable range of motion repeatedly, usually 10 to 12 times.
Dynamic Stretching
Does dynamic stretching feel more challenging to a student?
It requires more coordination than static stretching (because of the movement involved). Yes, it sometimes feels more challenging to a student.
What should dynamic stretching not be confused with?
Ballistic stretching which is bouncing stretching. Dynamic stretching is smooth, controlled, and deliberate, whereas bouncing stretching is uncontrolled, erratic, and jerky.
A type of stretch where you use some sort of outside assistance such as body weight, a strap, leverage, gravity, another person, or a stretching device to help you achieve a stretch. You relax the muscle you are trying to stretch and rely on external force to hold you in place.
Passive stretching