General Yoga Flashcards

1
Q

Vinyasa

A

Linking body breath and movement
Sequencing breath, movement, transition
Setting an intention for personal practice
Removing obstacles

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2
Q

What does vinyasa mean?

A

To place in a special way

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3
Q

Yoga teachers should practice yoga…

A

24-7

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4
Q

As a yoga teacher

A

Be honest and truthful

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5
Q

If you run short on class 45 minutes in…

A

Do a mini workshop

Add mediation

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6
Q

Gentle yoga

A

Keeps the mind sharp

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7
Q

Yin yoga

A

Creates openness in the joints

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8
Q

Restorative yoga

A

Back bends
Forward folds
Twists
Inversions

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9
Q

Restorative yoga is best for…

A

Athletes
People with injuries
People with stress

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10
Q

Vinyasa

A

Linking breath and movement
To place in special way
Sequencing breathe and movement
A sun salutation sequence

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11
Q

Iyengar yoga

A

Alignment and precision

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12
Q

Sthira and suka

A

Effort and ease

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13
Q

Who should attend prenatal yoga?

A

Pregnant women
Women who just had a baby
Women trying to get pregnant

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14
Q

Can pregnant women twist?

A

Yes with caution

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15
Q

Things to avoid during pregnancy

A

Deep twists and folds
Lying on back for extended periods
Extreme backbends
Inversions

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16
Q

Variations for pregnancy

A

Make space for expanding belly

Use of props

17
Q

Raja Yoga

A

Royal yoga

Ashtanga yoga

18
Q

Shiva

A

Founder of Hatha yoga according to Hindus

19
Q

Karma

A

Yoga of action

20
Q

Bhakti

A

Yoga of devotion

21
Q

Jnana

A

Yoga of knowledge

22
Q

Om or Aum

A

Sacred sound

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