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Spine Twists Flashcards

1
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Ardha Sukhasana

A

Revolved Easy Pose

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2
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Ardha Padmasana

A

Half Lotus Twist

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3
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Marichyasana

A

Great Sage Pose

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4
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Ardha Matsyendrasana

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Half Lord of the Fishes

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5
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

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Revolving Head to Knee Pose

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6
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Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

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Revolving side Angle Pose

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7
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Parivrtta Trikonasana

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Revolving Triangle

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8
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Parivrtta Anjaneyasana

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Revolving High Lunge

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9
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Parivrtta Utkatasana

A

Revolving Chair

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10
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Supta Matsyendrasaana

A

Supine Twist with knee bent

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11
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Baddha Konasana

A

Bound Angle Pose

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12
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Supta Padangusthasana

A

Reclining Big Toe Pose

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13
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In what position is a disc most likely to herniate?

A

Flexion paired with axial rotation eg. standing twists

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14
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How do twists aid digestion?

A

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

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15
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How do twists aid elimination?

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Massages and tones the kidneys

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16
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Which colon is stimulated when twisting right?

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Ascending

17
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Which colon is stimulated when twisting left?

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Descending

18
Q

How do twists aid reproduction?

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massages our reproductive organs sending fresh blood to the area

19
Q

How are twists beneficial for the spine?

A

Engages spinal muscles
Sends fresh blood to nourish the spinal column

20
Q

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

A

Require deeper breathing and increase lung capacity

21
Q

What endocrine gland is stimulated when we twist left?

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Pancreas

22
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How are twists beneficial for those with Type II Diabetes?

A

Stimulates the pancreas which regulates our blood sugar levels

23
Q

How do twists effect blood pressure?

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

24
Q

Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for scoliosis?

A

Therapeutic - they correct spinal misalignment

25
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Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for hyperkyphosis?

A

Therapeutic - they reduce it

26
Q

What kind of twists can be performed during pregnancy?

A

Open twists only

27
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Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for acute spinal conditions?

A

Contraindicated

Moksha YTT Exam 2 (17 decks)

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