Standing Balancing Flashcards

1
Q

Vrksasana

A

Tree Pose

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2
Q

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

A

Hand to Big Toe

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3
Q

Garudasana

A

Eagle

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4
Q

Natarajasana

A

Dancer

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5
Q

Ardha Chandrasana

A

Half Moon Pose

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6
Q

Virabhadrasana III

A

Warrior Three

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7
Q

Which nervous system do standing balances innervate?

A

Parasympathetic

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8
Q

What are the three essential elements that contribute to balance?

A

Alignment
Strength
Focus

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9
Q

What is the main system enhanced by standing balancing asana?

A

Cardiovascular system

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10
Q

In what ways does standing asana effect the cardiovascular system?

A

Increases circulation and oxygen transport

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11
Q

What psychological benefits are attributed to standing balancing asana?

A

The parasympathetic nervous system response reduces stress and anxiety
Requires students to be present and focused

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12
Q

What injuries are contraindicated for standing balancing asana?

A

Knee and ankle injuries

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13
Q

Who shouldn’t practice Natarajasana?

A

Those with lumbar spine issues

Pregnant students

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14
Q

Who needs to be careful in Natarajasana?

A

Those with hyperlordosis, that they don’t collapse into the lumbar spine

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