Standing Poses Breakdown #2 Flashcards
What is Parivrtta Trikonasana?
Revolved Triangle
What is Revolved Triangle?
Standing Posture, Asymmetrical, Twist
What are some potential complications with alignment for Revolved Triangle?
- Beginners may have difficulty keeping the back heel grounded
- When students cross the arm over the thigh they will often collapse in the side waist making it difficult to twist
- If students do not engage the inner thighs the hip will jut out to the side and the pose will lack balance as well as potentially aggravating the hip joint
- Students may over do the reach of the arm instead of allowing the action to turn from the trunk
What does Revolved Triangle strengthen?
Legs
Knees
Ankles
What does Revolved Triangle stretch?
Groin
Spinal
Chest
Shoulders
What are some of the benefits for Revolved Triangle?
- Improves balance
- Increases Stamina
- Stimulates internal organs
- Releives Constipation
- Therapeutic for Sciatica
- Improves Low Back Health
- Opens the chest and improves breathing
What are some cautions and contrainindications for Revolved Triangle?
- Neck Issues
- SI Joint Injury
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Uncontrolled high or low blood pressure
What are some preparatory postures for Revolved Triangle?
- Triangle
- Intense Stretch
- Wide Angle Forward Fold
What do you do for hands on assists with Revolved Triangle?
- Back thigh brace and lower ribcage lengthening
- Supported chest opening
What is Virabhadrasana C?
Warrior 3
What is Warrior 3?
Standing Posture, Balance, Asymmetrical
What are some potential complications for alignment with Warrior 3?
- Weak back muscles will make it challenging to keep the torso lifted.
- Lack of engagement all the way through the feet leaves the pose looking anemic and wilting.
- Tightness in the inner thighs makes it challenging to fully reach through the legs.
- Tightness in the shoulders will present challenge in lifting the arms.
Warrior 3 strengthens?
Back Glutes Hamstrings Neck Shoulders Tones the Abdomen
Warrior 3 stretches?
Inner thighs
Shoulders
What are some other benefits of Warrior 3?
Improves balance and posture
What are some cautions and contrainindications for Warrior 3?
High Blood Pressure
Low Back Injury (Modify Arm Position for less Weigh Bearing)
What are some preparatory postures for Warrior 3?
Sunbird Vinyasa Locust Pose Plank Uttanasana Tadasana Lunge
What is Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana?
Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose
What are some potential complications for alignment with Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose?
- If the center of gravity is not over the standing leg, meaning that there is too much weight in the front hand, the pose is not grounded and will feel off balance.
- Students may try to overreach with the top arm instead of opening the trunk.
What does Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose strengthen?
Back Core Thighs Legs Shoulders
What does Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose stretch?
Inner thighs
Elongates the Spine
What are some other benefits of Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose?
- Improves Balance
- Improves Elimination
What are some cautions and contrainindicatons for Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose?
Allow the hip to shift slightly to ease the tork of L5 against S1
Not recommended during pregnancy
What are some preparatory poses for Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose?
1/2 Moon Pose
Revolved Triangle
Revolved Angle
Tree
What are some hands on assists for Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose?
Hand to heel press
Supported shoulder roll
What is Utthita Trikonasana?
Extended Triangle Pose
What are some potential complications for alignment with Extended Triangle Pose?
Students who take a stance that is too short may find it difficult to place hands down without collapsing in the torso.
Students with tight hamstrings and/or adductor magnus may find it difficult to tilt without either bending the front knee or collapsing in the side body.
Students who try to “square” the hips by completely stacking them will not be able to move around the greater trochanter of the femur and will not be able to place their hands down.
Students may lean far forward due to lack of back strength or awareness.
Students may over reach with the top arm instead of finding the rotation from the trunk. Make sure they understand the difference between joint movement and placement of body part in space.
Extended Triangle Pose strengthens…
Lower Extremities
Back
Deep muscles of the core
Extended Triangle Pose stretches…
Inner thighs
Shoulders
Chest
Spine
What are some other benefits of Extended Triangle Pose?
Therapeutic for stress
What are some cautions and contrainindications for Extended Triangle Pose?
Neck Pain: Keep your head neutral
Balance Issues: Use a chair or a wall
What are some preparatory postures?
Wide Angle Forward Folds
Downward Dog