Forward Bends

Question 1

What is Balasana?

Answer 1

Child’s Pose

Question 2

What is Janu Sirsasana?

Answer 2

Head to Knee

Question 3

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

Answer 3

Revolving Head to Knee

Question 4

Paschimottanasana

Answer 4

Seated Forward Bend / Intense Stretch to the West

Question 5

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Answer 5

King Pigeon Pose

Question 6

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

Answer 6

Standing Forward Bend Half Bound Lotus

Question 7

Ubhaya Padangustasana

Answer 7

Double Toe Pose

• Ubhaya = Both*
• Padda = Foot*
• Angustha = Big Toe*

Question 8

Dandasana

Answer 8

Staff Pose

Question 9

Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana

Answer 9

Three Limbed Forward fold

Question 10

Paripurna Navasana

Answer 10

Boat Pose

Paripurna = full, complete

Nava = boat

Question 11

Kurmasana

Answer 11

Turtle Pose

Question 12

Upavistha Konasana

Answer 12

Wide-angled Seated Forward Fold

• Upavistha =Seated*
• Kona = Angle*

Question 13

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Answer 13

Extended Hand to Big Toe

Question 14

Uttanasana

Answer 14

Standing Forward Bend

Question 15

Parsvottanasana

Answer 15

Pyramid / Intense Side Stretch

Question 16

Prasarita Padottanasana

Answer 16

Wide Legged Forward Bend

Question 17

What pose is Padangusthasana?

Answer 17

Hand to big toe Pose

Similar to Uttasana

Question 18

Pada Hastasana

Answer 18

Hands Under Feet Pose

Question 19

Which endocrine gland do forward folds massage?

Answer 19

The adrenal glands

Question 20

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for adrenal fatigue?

Answer 20

Therapeutic - Massages the adrenal glands

Question 21

How are forward folds therapeutic for the digestive system?

Answer 21

Compress the liver, gall bladder, stomach, intestines and pancreas, therefore therapeutic for conditions of the GIT

Question 22

How are forward folds therapeutic for anxiety, stress and mild depression?

Answer 22

Stimulate a PNS response, and draw students inward.

Question 23

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for chronic fatigue syndrome?

Answer 23

Therapeutic - Activate the pineal gland that releases melatonin which regulates the circadian rhythms

Question 24

How can forward folds benefit women?

Answer 24

Relieves the symptoms of menopause and menstrual complaints and stimulate reproductive organs

Question 25

How are forward folds therapeutic for high blood pressure?

Answer 25

Stimulate the kidneys, regulating the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood volume

Question 26

How are forward folds beneficial for male reproductive health?

Answer 26

Increases blood circulation to the prostate gland

Question 27

Why is Janu Sirsasana contraindicated for those with sacroiliac joint issues?

Answer 27

For many, the worst pose is a combination of twisting, abduction, and forward bending

Question 28

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sciatica?

Answer 28

Contraindicated for acute

Therapeutic for chronic, but don’t round down

Question 29

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for pregnancy?

Answer 29

Contraindicated - Compress the uterus

Question 30

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for acute lumbar spine injuries and disk prolapse?

Answer 30

Contraindicated

Question 31

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sacroiliac injuries?

Answer 31

Contraindicated