Postures

Question 1

Ustra asana

Precaution 3

Variation?

Answer 1

Camel

Back Pain Issues
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension & Heart Disease

Pregnant (Quarter Camel)

Blocks by feet

Question 2

Prstha Uttana Asana

Answer 2

Forward Fold

Question 3

Janu Sirsa asana

Answer 3

Head to Knee pose

Question 4

Parivrtta vakra asana

Answer 4

Seated Twist

Question 5

Vita bhadra asana

Answer 5

Beautiful Warrior Pose

Question 6

Archaic Chandra asana

Answer 6

Half Moon Pose

Question 7

Marjari asana

Answer 7

Cat pose

Question 8

Satsuma asana

Answer 8

Tiger Pose

Question 9

Bhujanga asana

Answer 9

Cobra pose

Question 10

Sarva anga asana

Answer 10

All limbs pose

Shoulder Stand

Question 11

Hala asana

Answer 11

Plough Pose

Question 12

Matsya asana

Answer 12

Fish pose

Question 13

Akhanda Meaning

What are the principles of asana?

Answer 13

True nature, whole, unbroken

Grounding, uplifting, cantering, expanding, joy

Question 14

Anuloma Viloma

Benefits

Answer 14

Alternate nostril breathing

Balances energy between ida and pingala Nadis

Improves oxygen supply purifies blood

Connection by focusing the mind

Question 15

Ujjai Pranayama

Answer 15

Ocean Breath

Question 16

Precautions of Prstha uttana asana

Answer 16

Lower Back Pain
Sciatica

Variation: bent knees for arms to thighs back long & Flat

Pregnancy: wide leg variation up to 32weeks

Question 17

Three Benefits to Janu sirsa asana

Answer 17

Head to Knee Pose

Massages internal organs kidney, liver, pancreas

Tones reproductive organs

Lengthens hamstring, calf, back muscles

Question 18

Three Benefits if Seated Twist

Answer 18

Balances central nervous system

Helps improve kidney function

Tones internal abdominal system

Question 19

What are three benefits of Vita bhadra asana?

Answer 19

Benefits: Stretches the Achilles’ tendon and back leg hip flexor

Strengthens arms / legs specific thighs

Increase self confidence