Pranayamas &Suryanamaskar Flashcards
Prana means ?
life energy
Breathing taken from the nose activates the parasympathetic system and provides calmness
true or false?
true
holding of breath when the inhalation iscomplete and the lungs are full is?
Kumbhaka
what are two main types of kumbhaka
bahya kumbhaka andantarkumbhaka.
air is exhaled and held at that condition is?
bahya kumbhaka
Helps purify the body
Boosts physical and mental energy
Improves concentration
Clears and stills the mind
are done with?
kumbhaka
what are the 4 phases of pranyama?
inhalation- pooraka
held in- antar kumbhaka
exhalation- rehaka
held out- bahya kumbhaka
Kapalabhati
Ujjayi breathing
Anuloma Viloma
Seetkari
are important?
pranayamas
The word kapalabhati consists of two Sanskrit words: kapāla meaning ____ and bhāti meaning ‘_____, ________.
fill in the blank
kapāla meaning ‘skull’ bhāti meaning ‘shining, illuminating’.
pregnant women can use Kapalabhati
true or false?
false, cant
which type of pranyama is ocean breathing?
Ujjayi breathing
ujjayi is good for snoring
true or false?
true
Anuloma Viloma is considered as controlled breathing
true or false?
true
which type of breathing is is beneficial in many diseases such as asthma, high or low blood pressure, insomnia, chronic pain, endocrine imbalances, heart-problems, hyperactivity, ?
Anuloma Viloma
_____ means hissing. It is recommended to apply after Kapalabhathi breath.
fill in the blank
Seetkari
