Open class Asana, Poses Flashcards

Question

What are 3 types of resting poses?

Answer 1

Shavasan Child's Pose Makarasan

Answer 2

6 times Lift up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4 ... continue 6 times

Answer 3

``` Muladhara Base of Spine Red Earth LAM ``` ``` Svadisthana Sacral / sexual organs Orange Water VAM ``` ``` Manipura Solar Plexus Yellow Fire RAM ``` ``` Anahata Heart Green / Pink Air YAM ``` ``` Visshudda Throat Blue Ether HUM ``` ``` Ajna 3rd eye Indigo Energy + Matter Om ``` Sahasrara Crown White Aum

Answer 4

Vatta - Wind Pitta - Fire Kapha - Earth The Doshas are a system of healing that corresponds to our physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Central to Ayurveda.

Answer 5

1. Yama (Restraints) 2. Niyama (Observances) 3. Asana (Postures) 4. Pranayama (Controlled Breath) 5. Pratyahara (Withdrawal of Senses) 6. Dharana (Concentration) 7. Dhyana (Meditation) 8. Samadhi (Absorbtion)

Answer 6

Kapal Bhati

Answer 7

Anulom Vilom, Vishnu Mudra and Chin Mudra

Answer 8

Surya Namaskar

Answer 9

Sheersasana

Answer 10

Sarvangasana

Answer 11

Setubandasana

Answer 12

Matsyasana

Answer 13

Pashimotasana

Answer 14

Poorvatanasana

Answer 15

Bhujangasana

Answer 16

Vistrit Bhujangasana

Answer 17

Ardha Salabasana

Answer 18

Salabasana

Answer 19

Dhanurasana

Answer 20

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Answer 21

Trikonasana

Answer 22

Vrikshasana

Answer 23

Padahastasana

Answer 24

1,2-1,2-1,2-1 (30x) Easy breath, Deep breath, easy and hold 20 secs. Repeat 3x Last one (relax face and mouth) Few easy breaths and relax body, shake legs in place

Answer 25

Vishdu Mudra, Chin Mudra R thumb over nostril to begin, inhale L (2,3,4) Hold (2,3,4,5,6,7,8) Exhale R (2,3,4) Inhale R (2,3,4,5,6,7,8) Hold (2,3,4) Exhale L (2,3,4,5,6,7,8) Inhale L... Count with them for 3 minutes, 2 minutes on their own count. Relax your hands and shavasana

Answer 26

``` Feet together or slightly apart Straight spine Relaxed shoulders Looking forward Hands at heart center ``` ``` Inhale arms up, pelvis forward Exhale fold all the way down Inhale R leg back, look up Hold breath into Plank Exhale come down Knees, Chest, Chin Inhale Scoop forward, un tuck toes as you Scoop into Cobra Exhale hips up, into down dog Inhale R leg forward, look up Exhale L leg forward Inhale come up, arms up, pelvis forward Exhale hands back at heart center ``` ``` L side - Inhale arms up Exhale fold Inhale L Hold breath plank Exhale Knees, Chest, Chin Inhale Scoop Exhale Downdog Inhale L Exhale R Inhale come up Exhale heart center ``` ``` R (2) Inhale arms up Exhale fold Inhale R Hold Exhale as you come down Inhale Exhale Inhale R Exhale L Inhale up Exhale heart center ``` Etc

Answer 27

``` Surya Namaskar Leg raises Dolphin Sheershasana - Head Stand Savangasana - Shoulder Stand Halasana - Plough Setubandasana - Bridge PawanMuktasan - Air Release Matsyasana - Fish ```

Answer 28

``` Pashimatasana - sitting forward bend Poorvatasana - Inclined plane Bhujangasana - Cobra Vistrit Bhujangasana - Extended Cobra Ardha Salabasana - Half locust Salabasana - Full locust Danurasana - Bow ```

Answer 29

``` Ardha Matayendrasana - Half Spinal twist Padahastasana - standing forward bend Kakasan - Crow Trikonasana - Triangle Vrikshasana - Tree ```

Answer 30

Karma is the sum and results of our actions. This encompasses past, present and future. There is no such things as accident, it is all part of cause and effect. Nothing is separate, no separation because all is connected and this is the natural order of things. 3 types: Sanchita - past Prarabdha - present (in body) Agami - future

Answer 31

The 3 Gunas are qualities that are always present in us. They are in constant tension (in varying degrees) with one another. 3 Gunas: Sattva - Gods influence Rajas - Humans influence Tamas- Delusions influence

Answer 32

Spinal column: The Spinal column begins at the base of the head and ends at the tail bone. It is composed of 5 main sections that encompass the following. ``` Cervical C1 - C7 Thoracic T1 - T12 Lumbar L1 - L5 Sacral S1 - S5 Coccyx 4 vertebrae ```

Answer 33

Some abnormal curvatures can be result of illness, injury, birth defect, or degenerative disease. They can vary from mild to severe. The Curvatures are: Kyphotic Spine - upper / mid back curve outward. Lordosis - Curve in the lower Spine going inwards. Scoliosis - "S" shaped curve, creates uneven height in shoulders.

Answer 34

Origins of Yoga can be traced back to 5000BC, even longer and has been developed slowly by mystics who documented this in Scriptures. Hatha Yoga has been most influenced by T. Krishnamacharya and Swami Sivananda. Hatha means Moon-Sun, also Force, and this also reflects in the practice. Hatha Yoga is more than movement - it encompasses Asana, Pranayama, Ethics, Diet, Cleansing, Meditation, and Spiritual Development.

Answer 35

The 4 stages are: 1. The Student Stage - Critical stage that impacts the other stages. Education and developing discipline in core subjects, self-control, and good health habits. 2. Married Life - This stage if for partnership, family, daily worship, financial stability, and raising children with moral values to prepare them for their stages. 3. Retirement - After raising children, working, and daily worship comes a stage for serving community, inner study, and preparing for leaving the body. 4. Renunciation - Sunset period where the only focus is the Eternal. Release all desires and let go of all attachments to achieve bliss and eternal peace.

Answer 36

Life is a Triangle (growth, change, decay). These principles are established as a system to follow to support heathy growth, strength as we change, and slow the decay process. 5 Principles 1. Proper Exercise, Asana - Routine for movement of the body. 2. Proper Breathing, Pranayama - Restores and preserves energy within the body. 3. Proper Relaxation, Shavasana - Cools down body after movement but also in the rushed lives we live. Recharges the body. 4. Proper Diet - Fuel for the body, sustenance. 5. Meditation, Positivity - Helps to build control and concentration of the mind.

Answer 37

The oldest know holistic science known to man. Often refered to as holistic medicine (mind-body medicine). Yoga has been traced back to 5000BC and archaeological remains serve as evidence. The word Yoga first appeared in the collection of texts known as the Vedas. Yoga has been refined over the centuries and still today.

Answer 38

Veda is the name given to a collection of ancient texts that contain songs, rituals and mantras used by Vedic Priests. The texts contain the first appearance of the word Yoga.

Answer 39

The 8 Limbs of Yoga provide a pathway for controlling the mind and by extension, the body. 1. Yamas - Restraints 2. Niyamas - Observances 3. Asana - Steady Pose 4. Pranayama - Controlled breath (energy) 5. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the Senses 6. Dharana - Concentration 7. Dhyana - Meditation 8. Samadhi - Superconscious State

Answer 40

The 3 Bodies are the understood as the 3 vehicles of the Soul as it journeys in towards perfection across lifetimes. The 3 Bodies are: 1. Physical Body - 5 elements, it's cycle is birth to death. 2. Astral Body - How we experience pleasure and pain. 3. Causual Body - This is the seed Body that provides the blueprint for future incarnations.

Answer 41

These are the 4 main branches of yoga. The 4 Paths are: 1. Karma Yoga - Selfless duty that comes from seeing God in all things and people. The heart is expanded and as a result the Ego shrinks. Consciousness and Awareness. 2. Bhakti Yoga - Devotional and mystic relationship with God. Prayers and chants. Personalizing God and turning to God in times of suffering. 3. Raja Yoga - This is considered the King of Yoga. Techniques are applied and from these many forms of Yoga have emerged like Hatha and Kundalini. 4. Jnana Yoga - An intellectual approach to Yoga.

Answer 42

The Yamas and Niyamas are part of the 8 limbs of Yoga. ``` YAMAS - Restraints Non-Violence Truthfulness Non-Stealing Chastity No Bribes ``` ``` NIYAMAS - Observances Purity Contentment Austerity Study of Scripture Surrender Ego ```

Answer 43

Resting poses like Corpse pose, child's Pose, and Crocodile support our practice. We return to easy breaths, and rest while the work we've done integrates into our body, slow down our heartbeat, and cool down.

Answer 44

Ask - Students names? Any Injuries? Ok with hands-on assists?

Answer 45

The benefits of pashimotasana are increased Spinal flexibility, stretch for the Spine and back overall. Builds ability to hold a seated pose static for 60 seconds or longer. Great pose to do before Vistrit Bhujangasana.

Answer 46

Pranayama helps build lung capacity. Emphasis on our breath, controlled inhales and exhales, support our ability to focus. Calms the mind.

Answer 47

The first Shavasana is 5 minutes, the last is 15 minutes. For a 1.5 hour class.

Answer 48

Sheershasana is next. Get cushions, place by mats. If you need my help let me know, if you can do it on your own go ahead and start.

Answer 49

The teaching voice tone varies depending on the Asana, flow and counts. Makes difference in motivation and engagement with Pose. For Shavasana, use soft voice For Pranayama counts, be precise & consistant tone For Surya Namaskar use confident, motivational, louder but gentle tone For leg raise counts use precise and consistant tone For Sheershasana, Sarvangasana, and Setubandasana, and Halasana use short and confident tone, short cues For Matsyandrasana use gentle voice, short cues For Pashimotasana and Poorvatasana use supportive tone, encouraging For Bhujangasana and Vistrit Bhujangasana use supportive and encouraging tone For Ardha Shalabasana and Shalabasana use supportive and encouraging tone For Danurasana use precise tone, short cues For Ardha Matsyendrasana use precise and careful, slow cues For Kakasan use precise and coaching tone For Trikonasana use coaching tone For Vrikshasana use gentle, positive tone

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