yoga Flashcards
definition: Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning yoke, join, or unite
yoga
Where was yoga originated from?
india
What is the most popular form of yoga in the US?
hatha yoga
How does yoga work?
Asanas (postures) combined with pranayama (breathing techniques) to integrate body with mind and mind with soul
The controlled breathing of pranayamas (the spirit) will control what?
the energy flow in one’s body
What does prana mean?
energy/life force
What does yama mean?
social ethics
What is the point of yoga?
- to attain spiritual bliss (Samahdi)
- to feel calmer, relaxed, and stronger
- to maintain health and well-being
- improve PA
- relieve stress
- enhance QoL
- address specific health conditions (back pain, neck pain, arthritis, anxiety, etc)
What is the goal of yoga practice?
challenge yourself physically, but not to feel overwhelmed
___% of people who have tried yoga believes that it was helpful
90%
Yoga is believed to (increase/decrease) autonomic nervous system control versus initiating sympathetic nervous system responses
increase
What are some conditions that yoga can help with?
Back Pain/Neck Pain
Diabetes
Carpal Tunnel
Strength and Flexibility
Asthma
Hypertension
Mood (tension, fatigue, anger)
Cognition and Quality of Life
MS
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
PD
What yoga poses help with strengthening?
Warrier
upward dog
plank
table
down dog
slide
What yoga poses help with balance?
Tree pose
warrier I, II, and III
What yoga poses help with ROM?
downward dog
Upward dog
What yoga poses help with motor planning?
frog
flower
sun salutation
What are the goals of yoga when treating a patient with MS?
- Maintain balance and coordination
- Maintain or increase ROM
- Reduce fatigue and heat intolerance
What are precautions for yoga when treating a patient with MS?
- Possible impaired balance
- Heat intolerance
- Sensory loss may preclude upright activity
- Muscle paresis can reduce exercise intensity and duration
What should you focus on when using yoga to treat OA and Lumbar stenosis?
- Focus on a warming and energizing practice using more standing and strength building poses
- posture
- relieving spinal compression
What should you focus on when using yoga to treat RA?
Include gentle inversions to increase circulation of the lymphatic system and balance the immune system. Focus on a cooling and balanced yoga practice using floor poses.
When treating Osteoporosis and lumbar stenosis, you should promote more (FLX/EXT/ SB/ROT) based poses due to directional preferences.
FLX
What are goals of yoga when treating PD?
- Improve speech and swallow function with posture
- Decrease gait difficulties
- Increase strength and ROM
- Improve balance
- Decrease anxiety
What are precautions when using yoga to treat a patient with PD?
Be aware of thermoregulation difficulties
What are goals of yoga when treating back injuries?
Decrease pain and spasms
Increase strength and range of motion
Promote good posture
