Forward Bends Flashcards

1
Q

What is Balasana?

A

Child’s Pose

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2
Q

What is Janu Sirsasana?

A

Head to Knee

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3
Q

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

A

Revolving Head to Knee

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4
Q

Paschimottanasana

A

Seated Forward Bend / Intense Stretch to the West

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5
Q

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

A

King Pigeon Pose

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6
Q

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

A

Standing Forward Bend Half Bound Lotus

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7
Q

Ubhaya Padangustasana

A

Double Toe Pose

  • Ubhaya = Both*
  • Padda = Foot*
  • Angustha = Big Toe*
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8
Q

Dandasana

A

Staff Pose

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9
Q

Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana

A

Three Limbed Forward fold

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10
Q

Paripurna Navasana

A

Boat Pose

Paripurna = full, complete

Nava = boat

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11
Q

Kurmasana

A

Turtle Pose

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12
Q

Upavistha Konasana

A

Wide-angled Seated Forward Fold

  • Upavistha =Seated*
  • Kona = Angle*
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13
Q

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

A

Extended Hand to Big Toe

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14
Q

Uttanasana

A

Standing Forward Bend

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15
Q

Parsvottanasana

A

Pyramid / Intense Side Stretch

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16
Q

Prasarita Padottanasana

A

Wide Legged Forward Bend

17
Q

What pose is Padangusthasana?

A

Hand to big toe Pose

Similar to Uttasana

18
Q

Pada Hastasana

A

Hands Under Feet Pose

19
Q

Which endocrine gland do forward folds massage?

A

The adrenal glands

20
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for adrenal fatigue?

A

Therapeutic - Massages the adrenal glands

21
Q

How are forward folds therapeutic for the digestive system?

A

Compress the liver, gall bladder, stomach, intestines and pancreas, therefore therapeutic for conditions of the GIT

22
Q

How are forward folds therapeutic for anxiety, stress and mild depression?

A

Stimulate a PNS response, and draw students inward.

23
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for chronic fatigue syndrome?

A

Therapeutic - Activate the pineal gland that releases melatonin which regulates the circadian rhythms

24
Q

How can forward folds benefit women?

A

Relieves the symptoms of menopause and menstrual complaints and stimulate reproductive organs

25
Q

How are forward folds therapeutic for high blood pressure?

A

Stimulate the kidneys, regulating the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood volume

26
Q

How are forward folds beneficial for male reproductive health?

A

Increases blood circulation to the prostate gland

27
Q

Why is Janu Sirsasana contraindicated for those with sacroiliac joint issues?

A

For many, the worst pose is a combination of twisting, abduction, and forward bending

28
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sciatica?

A

Contraindicated for acute

Therapeutic for chronic, but don’t round down

29
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for pregnancy?

A

Contraindicated - Compress the uterus

30
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for acute lumbar spine injuries and disk prolapse?

A

Contraindicated

31
Q

Are forward folds therapeutic or contraindicated for sacroiliac injuries?

A

Contraindicated