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1
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Define carrying angle and give cue to correct

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Arms held out at your sides point more than15 degrees away from body

Observe from the side - action is “lift the forearms”

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Front and back leg position and action Asymmetrical Poses

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Front leg position is neutral – action is neutral
Back leg position is external rotation – action is internal rotation

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Front and back leg position and action Externally Rotated Poses

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Front leg position is external rotation – action is external rotation
Back leg position is neutral – action is neutral

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Structural and functional variations of elbow

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Structural: Excessive Carrying Angle
Functional: Hyperextension of Elbow

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5
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Structural and functional variations of feet

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Structural: flat feet, high arches
Functional: supination, pronation

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6
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Anterior tilt with actions to bring pelvis to neutral

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Anterior: Front pelvis drops and back lifts
Release the buttocks down AS YOU lift the frontal hip points up

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7
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Posterior pelvic tilt actions to bring pelvis to neutral

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Posterior: Back pelvis drops and front lifts
Roll the inner thights back and untuck the tailbone

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8
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Corrective actions for knee hyperextension

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Lightly bend the knees, engage the quadriceps, lift the kneecaps to straighten the leg

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9
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Weight bearing differences between straight-leg and bent-leg poses

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Bent leg weight is in heel of foot
Straight leg weight is in ball of foot

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10
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Position of the pelvis in Externally Rotated Standing Poses

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Neutral on Coronal and Sagittal Plane
Slightly rotated towards front leg on transverse plane

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11
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Acceptable alignment positions in Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Leg Lifts)

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Grab the sides of the mat or tuck the inner hands beneath the outer hips
Gently press the lower back into the floor.

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12
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Rotational action of the upper arms in Adho Mukha Svanasana

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Rotate the biceps forward and triceps back

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13
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Alignment of the shoulders, elbows and wrists in Chaturanga Dandasana

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Hands shoulder width apart
Elbows over wrists
Shoulders at height of elbow

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14
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Modifications for tight hamstrings in Uttanasana

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Bend the knees
Blocks along the side of the legs to make the fold not as deep
Widen stance

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15
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Poses that stretch the hamstrings, hip flexors, abdominals and glutes

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Stretch moves in opposite direction (Flexion)

Uttanasana
Warrior 1
Crescent Pose

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16
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Poses that strengthen the hamstrings, hip flexors, abdominals and glutes

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Strengthen move in same direction (Extension)

Warrior 3
Bridge Pose
Navasana (Boat Pose)

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17
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Stretching vs Strengthening

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Stretching: move in opposite direction to elongate
Strengthening: move in same direction – do more of what it normally does

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18
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Define R.S.I. and give example

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Repetitive Stress Injury
Chaturanga, shoulder injury

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19
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Difference between strain and sprain

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Strain injury to muscle Tendon
Sprain injury to ligament

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20
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What are the benefits of nose breathing

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• Breath rate slows
• Nose hairs filter the air like a purification system
• Nasal passageway warms and humidifies the air which benefits the sinuses

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21
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Name the 3 anatomical planes

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Sagittal – Flexion and Extension
Coronal – Adduction (towards body) and Abduction (away)
Transverse – External rotation, Internal rotation

22
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What are some benefits of ujjayi pranayama?

A

Calms the mind, boosts mood and brings consciousness to breathing.

23
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What are beginner appropriate poses?

A

Start in savasana
Mostly standing poses
Avoid seated poses
Use dynamic movement
One pose at a time
Lots of demonstration
Keep it simple, go slow

24
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What type of twists are not contraindicated for pregnancy

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Open twists

25
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What’s at risk in Parvritta Trikonasana (twisting triangle)

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Neck, Hamstrings, Low Back

26
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Explain why linking 5 poses or more on one side might be injurious?

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Risk of injury due to muscle fatigue

27
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What are the 3 things that shoulders are doing in Sirsasana (Headstand)?

A

Draw shoulders away from the ears
Firm shoulder blades in toward the back ribs
Spread across the collarbones

28
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What’s at risk in Prasarita Padottanasana (wide leg forward bend)? Name 1 body part.

A

Hamstrings

29
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Name a body part at risk in Parivrtta Trikonasana (Twisted Triangle)

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Knees

30
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Benefits of Inversions

A

Improves circulation
Reduces water retention
Change in perspective
Builds confidence

31
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Contradicions of Inversions

A

Eye problems
History of stroke
High blood pressure
Menstruation
Pregnancy

32
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What are risk factors of twists?

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Strain on neck
Compression in spinal column

33
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What are risk factors of forward bends?

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Compression of intervertbral discs
Stress on ligaments
Restricted breathing

34
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What are risk factors of inversions?

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Strain to wrists, elbows, shoulders
Harm to neck
Distort alignment of lower back

35
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What are risk factors of standing poses?

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Platforms not aligned: knees, low back and neck compromised

36
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What are risk factors of back bends?

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Strain to low back
Strain on shoulder girdle

37
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What are 3 benefits of Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

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• Cooling, calming
• Reduces fluid retention in the legs and feet
• Regulates and normalizes elimination
- Change in perspective

38
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What is at risk with Pavritta Parsvokonasana (Twisting Side Angle)

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Low back and knees

39
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Pair of counter action for the pelvis in Tadasana

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Spin the inner thighs in and back AS YOU release the tailbone down

40
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How loud is Ujjay breath

A

Soft whisper

41
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What is a classic counter pose for Sirasana

A

AMS

42
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What is the non-anatomical word for Ischial tuberosity

A

Sit Bone

43
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Which joint has greater range of motion, the hip or the knee

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Hip

44
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What muscles keep you from squaring hips

A

Hip Flexors (iliopsoas)

45
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Define R.I.C.E.

A

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

46
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What type of joint is the knee

A

Modified Hinge

47
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What type of joint is the ankle

A

Hinge

48
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What type of joint is the hip

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Ball and socket

49
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What type of joint is the elbow

A

Hinge

50
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What type of joint is the wrist

A

Modified Hinge

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