Postures Flashcards
Ustra asana
Precaution 3
Variation?
Camel
Back Pain Issues
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension & Heart Disease
Pregnant (Quarter Camel)
Blocks by feet
Prstha Uttana Asana
Forward Fold
Janu Sirsa asana
Head to Knee pose
Parivrtta vakra asana
Seated Twist
Vita bhadra asana
Beautiful Warrior Pose
Archaic Chandra asana
Half Moon Pose
Marjari asana
Cat pose
Satsuma asana
Tiger Pose
Bhujanga asana
Cobra pose
Sarva anga asana
All limbs pose
Shoulder Stand
Hala asana
Plough Pose
Matsya asana
Fish pose
Akhanda Meaning
What are the principles of asana?
True nature, whole, unbroken
Grounding, uplifting, cantering, expanding, joy
Anuloma Viloma
Benefits
Alternate nostril breathing
Balances energy between ida and pingala Nadis
Improves oxygen supply purifies blood
Connection by focusing the mind
Ujjai Pranayama
Ocean Breath
Precautions of Prstha uttana asana
Lower Back Pain
Sciatica
Variation: bent knees for arms to thighs back long & Flat
Pregnancy: wide leg variation up to 32weeks
Three Benefits to Janu sirsa asana
Head to Knee Pose
Massages internal organs kidney, liver, pancreas
Tones reproductive organs
Lengthens hamstring, calf, back muscles
Three Benefits if Seated Twist
Balances central nervous system
Helps improve kidney function
Tones internal abdominal system
What are three benefits of Vita bhadra asana?
Benefits: Stretches the Achilles’ tendon and back leg hip flexor
Strengthens arms / legs specific thighs
Increase self confidence
