Forward Folds Flashcards
1
Q
Uttanasana
A
Standing Forward Fold
2
Q
“Ut” means…
A
…intense.
3
Q
“Tan” means…
A
…stretch.
4
Q
Paschimottanasana (PAH-shee-moh-tun-AHS-uh-nuh)
A
Seated Forward Fold
5
Q
“Paschima” means…
A
…west.
6
Q
Supta Padangusthasana (SOOP-tah pahd-ahng-goosh-TAHS-uh-nuh)
A
Reclining Big Toe Pose
7
Q
“Supta” means…
A
…reclining.
8
Q
“Pada” means…
A
…foot.
9
Q
“Angusta” means…
A
…big toe.
10
Q
“Adho” means…
A
…downward.
11
Q
“Mukha” means…
A
…face.
12
Q
“Sukha” means…
A
…easy, comfortable, joy.
13
Q
“Janu” means…
A
…knee.
14
Q
“Sirsa” means…
A
…head.
15
Q
Janu Sirsasana (JAH-noo sheer-SHAH-suh-nuh)
A
Head of Knee Pose