Forward Bends Flashcards
What is Balasana?
Child’s Pose
What is Janu Sirsasana?
Head to Knee
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
Revolving Head to Knee
Paschimottanasana
Seated Forward Bend / Intense Stretch to the West
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
King Pigeon Pose
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Standing Forward Bend Half Bound Lotus
Ubhaya Padangustasana
Double Toe Pose
- Ubhaya = Both*
- Padda = Foot*
- Angustha = Big Toe*
Dandasana
Staff Pose
Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
Three Limbed Forward fold
Paripurna Navasana
Boat Pose
Paripurna = full, complete
Nava = boat
Kurmasana
Turtle Pose
Upavistha Konasana
Wide-angled Seated Forward Fold
- Upavistha =Seated*
- Kona = Angle*
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Extended Hand to Big Toe
Uttanasana
Standing Forward Bend
Parsvottanasana
Pyramid / Intense Side Stretch
Prasarita Padottanasana
Wide Legged Forward Bend
What pose is Padangusthasana?
Hand to big toe Pose
Similar to Uttasana
Pada Hastasana
Hands Under Feet Pose
Which endocrine gland do forward folds massage?
The adrenal glands
Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for adrenal fatigue?
Therapeutic - Massages the adrenal glands
How are forward folds therapeutic for the digestive system?
Compress the liver, gall bladder, stomach, intestines and pancreas, therefore therapeutic for conditions of the GIT
How are forward folds therapeutic for anxiety, stress and mild depression?
Stimulate a PNS response, and draw students inward.
Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for chronic fatigue syndrome?
Therapeutic - Activate the pineal gland that releases melatonin which regulates the circadian rhythms
How can forward folds benefit women?
Relieves the symptoms of menopause and menstrual complaints and stimulate reproductive organs
How are forward folds therapeutic for high blood pressure?
Stimulate the kidneys, regulating the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood volume
How are forward folds beneficial for male reproductive health?
Increases blood circulation to the prostate gland
Why is Janu Sirsasana contraindicated for those with sacroiliac joint issues?
For many, the worst pose is a combination of twisting, abduction, and forward bending
Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sciatica?
Contraindicated for acute
Therapeutic for chronic, but don’t round down
Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for pregnancy?
Contraindicated - Compress the uterus
Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for acute lumbar spine injuries and disk prolapse?
Contraindicated
Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sacroiliac injuries?
Contraindicated
