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Spine Twists Flashcards

1
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Ardha Padmasana

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Half Lotus Twist

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2
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Marichyasana

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Great Sage Pose

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3
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Ardha Matsyendrasana

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Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

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4
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

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Revolving Head to Knee Pose

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5
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Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

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Revolving Lateral Angle Pose

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6
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Parivrtta Trikonasana

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Revolving Triangle

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7
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Parivrtta Anjaneyasana

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Revolving High Lunge

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8
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Parivrtta Utkatasana

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Revolving Chair

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9
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Jathara Parivrttasana

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Supine Twist

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10
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Supta Janunah Parivrttasana

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Supine twist with one knee bent

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11
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Parivrtta Apanasana

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Revolving knee twist

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12
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Baddha Konasana

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Bound Angle Pose

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13
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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

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Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose

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14
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Agnistambhasana

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Fire Log Pose

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15
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Ananda Balasana

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Happy Baby

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16
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Sukhasana

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Easy Cross Legged Pose

17
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

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One-Legged King Pigeon Pose

18
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Supta Padangusthasana

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Reclining Big Toe Pose

19
Q

Anantasana

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Side Reclining Leg Lift

20
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Upavistha Konasana

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Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend

21
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In what position is a disc most likely to herniate?

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Flexion paired with axial rotation eg. standing twists

22
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How do twists aid digestion?

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Stimulate the liver, gall bladder and regulates the secretion of bile

23
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How do twists aid elimination?

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Massages and tones the kidneys

24
Q

Which colon is stimulated when twisting right?

25
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Which colon is stimulated when twisting left?

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Descending

26
Q

How do twists aid reproduction?

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massages our reproductive organs sending fresh blood to the area

27
Q

How are twists beneficial for the spine?

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Engages spinal muscles

Sends fresh blood to nourish the spinal column

28
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How are twists beneficial for those with asthma and respiratory conditions?

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Require deeper breathing and increase lung capacity

29
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What endocrine gland is stimulated when we twist left?

30
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How are twists beneficial for those with Type II Diabetes?

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Stimulates the pancreas which regulates our blood sugar levels

31
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How do twists effect blood pressure?

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Creates intra-abdominal pressure, which is therapeutic for low blood pressure, contraindicated for high

32
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Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for scoliosis?

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Therapeutic - they correct spinal misalignment

33
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Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for hyperkyphosis?

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Therapeutic - they reduce it

34
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What kind of twists can be performed during pregnancy?

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Open twists only

35
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Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for acute spinal conditions?

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Contraindicated

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