Therapeutic Application Flashcards
Generally would a Back Bend be given to someone with anxiety or depression?
Depression.
Generally would a Forward Fold be given to someone with anxiety or depression.
Anxiety.
Which type poses are beneficial for pregnancy? (Think asana categories)
Hip openers (to a degree), chest openers, and asana which relieve the lumbar spine.
What types of asanas are therapeutic for stress?
Inversions and forward folds.
Are inversions beneficial or problematic for constipation?
Beneficial. They are thought to peristalsis thus improve digestive function.
Are inversions beneficial or problematic for postural correction?
Beneficial.
Would inversions be recommended to some trying to conceive?
Yes, as they increase blood flow to the reproductive organs.
What is the Hatha Yoga tradition believe is the key to prolonging life?
Inversions.
What is therapeutic for increasing dopamine levels?
Relaxation techniques such as Yoga Nidra and a vigorous vinyasa practise. Low levels of dopamine are related to negative thoughts, learning inability, and the inability to problem solve.
Name a therapeutic application of using the brain waves?
Improved sleep or strengthened immune system and health.
What are poses which develop the anterior deltoid muscles?
Matsyasana.
What asanas are nice for sciatica?
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana and Jathara Parivrttasana.
With Scoliosis, how should a twist be carried out?
Twisting twice to the side of the curve.
