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Forward Bends Flashcards

1
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Balasana

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Child’s Pose

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2
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Janu Sirsasana

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Head to Knee

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3
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

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Revolving Head to Knee

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4
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Paschimottanasana

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Intense Stretch to the West

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5
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

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King Pigeon Pose

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6
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Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

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Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold

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7
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Ubhaya Padangustasana

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Both Feet Big Toe Pose

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8
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Dandasana

A

Staff Pose

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9
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Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana

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Three Limbs Face One Foot

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10
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Paripurna Navasana

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Boat Pose

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11
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Kurmasana

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Turtle Pose

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12
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Upavistha Konasana

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Wide Legged Seated Forward Fold

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13
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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

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Hand to Big Toe Pose

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14
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Uttanasana

A

Intense Forward Bend

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15
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Parsvottanasana

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Intense Side Stretch pose

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16
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Prasarita Padottanasana

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Spread Feet Intense Stretch

17
Q

Padangusthasana

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Big Toe Pose

18
Q

Pada Hastasana

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Foot to Hand Pose

19
Q

Which endocrine gland do forward folds massage?

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The adrenal glands

20
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for adrenal fatigue?

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Therapeutic - Massages the adrenal glands

21
Q

How are forward folds therapeutic for the digestive system?

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

22
Q

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

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Stimulates a PNS response

23
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Therapeutic - Activate the pineal gland that releases melatonin and therefore regulates and rebalances the circadian rhythms

24
Q

How can forward folds benefit women?

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Relieves the symptoms of menopause and menstrual complaints

25
Q

How are forward folds therapeutic for high blood pressure?

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Stimulate the kidneys, regulating the renin-angiotensin system

26
Q

How are forward folds beneficial for male reproductive health?

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Increases circulation to the prostate gland

27
Q

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

A

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

28
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sciatica?

A

Therapeutic for chronic, but don’t round down

Contraindicated for acute

29
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for pregnancy?

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Contraindicated - Compress the uterus

30
Q

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

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Contraindicated

31
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Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sacroiliac injuries?

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Contraindicated

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