Yoga

Question 1

Pranayama

Answer 1

Breathing exercises

Pt working on clearing secretions

Pay that has surgery to thoraco-abdominal area

Pts with chest tubes

Question 2

Asana

Answer 2

Poses

Question 3

Dhyana

Answer 3

Meditation

Question 4

Indications for Yoga

Answer 4

Neurological - coordination, increased tone, balance, body awareness

MSK - strength, mm length

Cognitive - executive functioning

Cardio-pulm - Chest wall mobility, breath control, lung capacity, BP

Integumentary - scar mobility, myofascial restrictions

Behavioral - activity and attn

Question 5

Absolute C/I Yoga

Answer 5

Inversions - VP shunt

Shoulder or neck WB with Downs Syndrome (Transverse ligament very lax)

Question 6

Relative C/I Yoga

Answer 6

Post-surgical

History of falls

Question 7

EBP Yoga for the Child

Answer 7

Decreased maladaptive behavior
Improved attn
Improved pulm fx
Decreased pain
Improved quality of life

Question 8

Basics of Instructing Yoga to Children

Answer 8

Tone of voice to incite movement

Age-appropriate imagery

Limited demonstration - in profile, majority of time spent hands-on

Question 9

Infant Yoga

Answer 9

Imposing movements on the child

Engage child - eye contact, chanting

Excellent parent/child bonding

Question 10

Poses to try with Infants

Answer 10

Butterfly
Spinal twist
Baby cobra
Shoulder stand
Child's pose
Happy baby

Question 11

Preschoolers and Yoga

Answer 11

Imagination and story telling
Partnering
Imitation
Directions - big challenge for 4-5 years
General movement

Question 12

Poses to try with Preschoolers

Answer 12

Bridge
Triangle
Bow
Modified crow
Airplane
Boat

Question 13

School-aged Yoga

Answer 13

Avoid competition - building self-esteem very important

Higher level balance

Technique

May feel silly doing breathing exercises or chanting at this age

Guided “meditation”

Question 14

Poses to try with school-aged kids

Answer 14

Hand stand
Full wheel
Tree
Half moon
Boat
Dancers pose

Question 15

Adolescents and Yoga

Answer 15

Treat as adults at this point

Sequences

Flow

Combined focus - strength, flexibility, balance

Peer feedback, cuing, and guarding

Stress relief

Question 16

Poses to try with Adolescents

Answer 16

Full lotus
Warrior sequence
King pigeon
Side plank
Chair
Eagle

Question 17

Sun Salutation

Answer 17

Intro to Yoga

Assessment

Question 18

Yoga Therapist Certifications

Answer 18

International Association of Yoga Therapists

Specially accredits those that want to use yoga for therapeutic reasons

Question 19

Basics of Instructing Adults in Yoga

Answer 19

Avoid filler words and lengthy explanations

Demonstrate in profile

Focus on verbal and tactile cues as opposed to demonstration

Question 20

Yoga Empowers Seniors Study

Answer 20

YESS

Biomechanics of each pose

Two “series” of poses

Question 21

Adult mods

Answer 21

Blocks

Chair

Question 22

EBP for Adult Yoga

Answer 22

Improved executive functioning…
Decrease rxn time
Higher accuracy
Increased working mem capacity

Postural control…
Improved gait speed, TUG
Decreased fear of falling
SLS, standing balance, sit-to-stand

Pulm…
Improved capacity
Larger improvements than with inspiratory mm training

QOL…
Sleep quality improves with yoga intervention

Question 23

Poses to try with Older Adults

Answer 23

Warrior sequence
Chair twist
Triangle
Bridge
Wall plank
Half moor

Question 24

Kirtan

Answer 24

Chanting

A nice way to raise child’s level of interest

Might also help to relax a child and get them centered