yoga

Question 1

definition: Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning yoke, join, or unite

Answer 1

yoga

Question 2

Where was yoga originated from?

Answer 2

india

Question 3

What is the most popular form of yoga in the US?

Answer 3

hatha yoga

Question 4

How does yoga work?

Answer 4

Asanas (postures) combined with pranayama (breathing techniques) to integrate body with mind and mind with soul

Question 5

The controlled breathing of pranayamas (the spirit) will control what?

Answer 5

the energy flow in one’s body

Question 6

What does prana mean?

Answer 6

energy/life force

Question 7

What does yama mean?

Answer 7

social ethics

Question 8

What is the point of yoga?

Answer 8

• 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)

Question 9

What is the goal of yoga practice?

Answer 9

challenge yourself physically, but not to feel overwhelmed

Question 10

___% of people who have tried yoga believes that it was helpful

Answer 10

90%

Question 11

Yoga is believed to (increase/decrease) autonomic nervous system control versus initiating sympathetic nervous system responses

Answer 11

increase

Question 12

What are some conditions that yoga can help with?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What yoga poses help with strengthening?

Answer 13

Warrier
upward dog
plank
table
down dog
slide

Question 14

What yoga poses help with balance?

Answer 14

Tree pose
warrier I, II, and III

Question 15

What yoga poses help with ROM?

Answer 15

downward dog
Upward dog

Question 16

What yoga poses help with motor planning?

Answer 16

frog
flower
sun salutation

Question 17

What are the goals of yoga when treating a patient with MS?

Answer 17

• Maintain balance and coordination
• Maintain or increase ROM
• Reduce fatigue and heat intolerance

Question 18

What are precautions for yoga when treating a patient with MS?

Answer 18

• Possible impaired balance
• Heat intolerance
• Sensory loss may preclude upright activity
• Muscle paresis can reduce exercise intensity and duration

Question 19

What should you focus on when using yoga to treat OA and Lumbar stenosis?

Answer 19

• Focus on a warming and energizing practice using more standing and strength building poses
• posture
• relieving spinal compression

Question 20

What should you focus on when using yoga to treat RA?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

When treating Osteoporosis and lumbar stenosis, you should promote more (FLX/EXT/ SB/ROT) based poses due to directional preferences.

Answer 21

FLX

Question 22

What are goals of yoga when treating PD?

Answer 22

• Improve speech and swallow function with posture
• Decrease gait difficulties
• Increase strength and ROM
• Improve balance
• Decrease anxiety

Question 23

What are precautions when using yoga to treat a patient with PD?

Answer 23

Be aware of thermoregulation difficulties

Question 24

What are goals of yoga when treating back injuries?

Answer 24

Decrease pain and spasms
Increase strength and range of motion
Promote good posture