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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
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Bitilasana

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Cat/Cow Pose

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5
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Matsyasana

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Lord of the Fishes Pose

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6
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Kapotasana

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King Pigeon Pose

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7
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Urdhva Dhanurasana

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Upward Facing Bow or Wheel

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8
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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

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Bridge Pose

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9
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Bhujangasana

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Cobra

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10
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Salabhasana

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Locust

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11
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Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

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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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What endocrine glands do back bends support?

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Adrenals, thymus, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, ovaries

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16
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How do back bends increases cardiovascular function?

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Increase pressure in the chest cavity

17
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How do back bends support the respiratory system?

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

18
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for acute digestive disorders?

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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?

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Gentle back bends can be therapeutic for low back pain
Strong back bends are contraindicated due to stretching the abdominal muscles
Pronated back bends are 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?

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Contraindicated

22
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for acute sciatica?

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Contraindicated

23
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Are back bends therapeutic or contraindicated for asthma?

A

Therapeutic - Open the chest and encourage deeper inhalations

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