Vinyasa Krama Flashcards

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What is Vinyasa Krama?

A

The process by which there is conscious

intention, that remains the central focus of practice and is undisturbed by external stimuli

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What does the term Vinyasa refer to?

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The linking mechanism that connects the body, the breath, bandha and intention in one
seamless flow

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What does Krama refer to?

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It is the intelligent sequencing of a Yoga

practice designed with a specific intention

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When do you sequence standing postures?

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At the start of practice to warm/limber the body

after Surya Namaskar as well as in the middle of asana to generate heat

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When do you sequence balancing postures?

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After a firm base has been established through standing postures

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When do you sequence twists?

A
Gentle spine twists can be sequenced at the beginning of a Yoga class to warm up the spine 
Spine twists can also be sequenced between forward bends and back bends to neutralize the spine
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When do you sequence forward bends?

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As they are cooling in the second half of your practice after standing asana

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When do you sequence back bends?

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During the floor series, as these poses are heating, sequencing them earlier if at night, and later if in the morning

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When do you sequence lateral flexion postures?

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At the beginning to limber, elsewhere to neutralize

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When do you sequence inversions?

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At the end to slow the flow of prana and draw it towards the vital organs

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What factors influence your sequence?

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Seasons
Age of the students 
Students’ experience 
Temperature, e.g. cooling (Pre Natal) or heating practice (Advanced Vinyasa Krama)
Current mental and emotional state of being
Time of day
Cycles of the moon 
Menstrual Cycle
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What is a Sankalpa?

A

An intention

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When is a Sankalpa introduced?

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At the beginning of a practice

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14
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Why is a Sankalpa introduced?

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To provide a focal point for students during their practice

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15
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What does Drishti mean?

A

Gazing or looking inside

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16
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Why is Drishti used during asana?

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To draw our focus inwards

17
Q

Why is limbering important?

A

Most injuries occur in yoga practice due to the body being insufficiently warm

18
Q

How does limbering impact on anatomy and physiology?

A

Warms up our muscles and reduces tightness and tension in the back, shoulders and neck

19
Q

What is counter balancing?

A

Postures that move energy in the opposite direction of the previous one

20
Q

What is neutralizing?

A

A pose that moves energy to a neutral position, allowing you to either move in a
different direction or continue moving in the same direction with more intensity

21
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What is an example of a counter posture?

A

Purvottanasana is a counter for Paschimottanasana

22
Q

What is an example of a neutralizer?

A

A twist or windshield wipers