Balanz Week 1 - Bandas and Dhristi

Question 1

Bandha

Answer 1

Energetic lock or seal

Question 2

Hasta Banda

Answer 2

Energetic lock between hands and mat

Question 3

Panda Banda

Answer 3

Energetic lock between feet and mat

Question 4

Benefits of Banda

Answer 4

Activate inner & outer legs in standing positions

Activate shoulders & serratus muscles in arm balance positions

Question 5

Drishti

Answer 5

Sanskrit word meaning ‘sight, direction or gaze’

Question 6

Benefits of Drishti

Answer 6

1 - Control the wandering eyes
2 -Limit intake to external stimuli
3-Manage your mind
4-Preserve and direct energy
5-Enhance alignment
6-Deepen asana

Question 7

9 Drishti

Answer 7

1-Nose
2-Thumb
3-Hand
4-Sideways (left)
5-Sideways (right)
6-Upwards
7-Naval
8-Toe
9-Third eye