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Back Bends Flashcards

1
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Dhanurasana

A

Bow Pose

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2
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Makrasana

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Crocodile Pose

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3
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Ustrasana

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Camel Pose

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4
Q

Bitilasana

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Cat/Cow Pose

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5
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Matsyasana

A

Lord of the Fishes Pose

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6
Q

Kapotasana

A

King Pigeon Pose

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7
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Urdhva Dhanurasana

A

Wheel

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8
Q

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

A

Bridge Pose

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9
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Bhujangasana

A

Cobra

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10
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Salabhasana

A

Locust

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11
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Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

A

Upward Facing Dog

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12
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How do back bends support the nervous and endocrine systems as a whole?

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Contracting the back muscles sends fresh oxygenated blood to this area, nourishing the spinal nerves

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13
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How do back bends support the digestive and reproductive systems?

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They massage the internal organs of the abdomen

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14
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for menstrual disorders?

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Therapeutic - They increase circulation to the pelvic region

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15
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What endocrine glands do back bends support?

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Gonads, Adrenals, pancreas, thymus, thyroid & parathyroid

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16
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How do back bends increases cardiovascular function?

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Activation of SNS increases heart rate and pressure in the chest cavity

If pronated back bend the heart rate will increase through the inversion

17
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How do back bends support the respiratory system?

A

Opens the chest and encourages deeper breathing increasing oxygen/carbon dioxide transfer

18
Q

Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for acute digestive disorders?

A

Contraindicated

19
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for high blood pressure?

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Contraindicated - Increased intra-abdominal pressure

20
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for pregnancy?

A

Gentle back bends - therapeutic for low back pain (setubandha Svarvangasana) Bridge

Strong back bends - contraindicated due to stretching the abdominal muscles

Pronated (belly down) - contraindicated as they compress the uterus

21
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for acute disc prolapse to the lumbar spine?

A

Contraindicated

22
Q

Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for acute sciatica?

A

Contraindicated

23
Q

Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for asthma?

A

Therapeutic - Open the chest and encourage deeper inhalations

24
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What are the holistic benefits of Urdhva Dhanurasana? (Wheel)

A

Energizing, heating SNS releases adrenalin & increases blood circulation building heat (Tapas)

Awakening - Opens all 7 chakras (especially heart) moving prana through solar plexus & clears nadis.

Confidence building requiring optimism to trust the whole body in this advanced back bend

Spine strengthening - Cerebral Spinal Fluids are pumped into body

Encourages Metabolism - stretching digestive organs

Detoxifying - kidneys & adrenals get a good squeeze

Lymphatic mobilisation - by opening armpits, chest & groin

25
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What are the therapeutic applications of Urdhva Dhanurasana? (Wheel)

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Chronic fatigue & adrenal exhaustion due to positive affect on endocrine & NS.

Depression/anxiety - stimulates thymus & pituitary w fresh blood to head & neck

Osteoporosis (weigh bearing)

Infertility - stetches reproductive organs

Menstrual Pain - opens pelvis & massages lumbar spine

Asthma - opens chest & lungs

Mild back pain

26
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What is the anatomical focus of Urdhva Dhanurasana?

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Strengthens & stretches the neck, Rhomboids, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, deltoids (maj & min), Triceps, Bicepts, Wrists, Chest, abdomen, psoas, glutes maximus, quadricepts, hamstrings,

27
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What are the contraindications of Urdhva Dhanurasana?

A

Headache

High/ low/ Blood pressure

Eye pressure/ cataract

Shoulder/Neck or Spinal injury

Heart problems

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Diarrhea

Pregnancy

28
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What are some modifications & props for Urdhva Dhanurasana?

A

Using the wall to support the arms and shoulders.

Rest back on excersise ball or padded stool

Tight shoulders/groin - use blocks under hands/ feet

To deepen - raise heels, lift tailbone, walk feet closer

Can raise one leg

Moksha YTT Theory Exam 1 (16 decks)

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