Spine Twists Flashcards
Ardha Sukhasana
Revolved Easy Pose
Ardha Padmasana
Half Lotus Twist
Marichyasana
Great Sage Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Half Lord of the Fishes
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
Revolving Head to Knee Pose
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Revolving side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Trikonasana
Revolving Triangle
Parivrtta Anjaneyasana
Revolving High Lunge
Parivrtta Utkatasana
Revolving Chair
Supta Matsyendrasaana
Supine Twist with knee bent
Baddha Konasana
Bound Angle Pose
Supta Padangusthasana
Reclining Big Toe Pose
In what position is a disc most likely to herniate?
Flexion paired with axial rotation eg. standing twists
How do twists aid digestion?
Stimulate the liver, gall bladder and regulates the secretion of bile
How do twists aid elimination?
Massages and tones the kidneys
Which colon is stimulated when twisting right?
Ascending
Which colon is stimulated when twisting left?
Descending
How do twists aid reproduction?
massages our reproductive organs sending fresh blood to the area
How are twists beneficial for the spine?
Engages spinal muscles
Sends fresh blood to nourish the spinal column
How are twists beneficial for those with asthma and respiratory conditions?
Require deeper breathing and increase lung capacity
What endocrine gland is stimulated when we twist left?
Pancreas
How are twists beneficial for those with Type II Diabetes?
Stimulates the pancreas which regulates our blood sugar levels
How do twists effect blood pressure?
Creates intra-abdominal pressure, which is therapeutic for low blood pressure, contraindicated for high
Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for scoliosis?
Therapeutic - they correct spinal misalignment
Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for hyperkyphosis?
Therapeutic - they reduce it
What kind of twists can be performed during pregnancy?
Open twists only
Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for acute spinal conditions?
Contraindicated
