Inversions and Arm Balances

Question 1

Sirsasana

Answer 1

Head stand

Question 2

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Answer 2

Downward Facing Dog

Question 3

Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Answer 3

Handstand

Question 4

Salamba Savangasana

Answer 4

Shoulder stand

Question 5

Halasana

Answer 5

Plough pose

Question 6

Karnapidasana

Answer 6

Deaf Man’s Pose

Question 7

Sisulasana

Answer 7

Dolphin

Question 8

Viparita Karani

Answer 8

Legs up the wall pose

Question 9

What spinal considerations would be contraindicated?

Answer 9

Injury to the cervical vertebrae

Question 10

Are there any eye disorders for which inversions would be contraindicated?

Answer 10

Glaucoma and detached retina

Question 11

What blood pressure ailments are contraindicated?

Answer 11

High and excessively low

Question 12

Are inversions recommended during pregnancy?

Answer 12

No, too much abdominal pressure

Question 13

Are inversions therapeutic or contraindicated for cardiovascular disease?

Answer 13

Contraindicated

Question 14

How do inversions aid the function of the immune system?

Answer 14

Increase lymphatic flow

Question 15

How do inversions reduce anxiety, tension, and symptoms of insomnia?

Answer 15

They stimulate the pineal gland which regulates our sleep/wake cycles

Question 16

How are inversions therapeutic for the digestive and reproductive systems?

Answer 16

Increase blood flow and enhance parasympathetic function

Question 17

Pincha Mayurasana

Answer 17

Feathered peacock

Question 18

Mayurasana

Answer 18

Peacock

Question 19

Bakasana

Answer 19

Crow

Question 20

Chaturanga Dandasana

Answer 20

Four Limbed Staff Pose

Question 21

Tittibhasana

Answer 21

Firefly

Question 22

Vasisthasana

Answer 22

Side Plank

Question 23

Purvottanasana

Answer 23

Intense Stretch to the East