Spine Twists

Question 1

Ardha Padmasana

Answer 1

Half Lotus Twist

Question 2

Marichyasana

Answer 2

Great Sage Pose

Question 3

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Answer 3

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Question 4

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

Answer 4

Revolving Head to Knee Pose

Question 5

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

Answer 5

Revolving Lateral Angle Pose

Question 6

Parivrtta Trikonasana

Answer 6

Revolving Triangle

Question 7

Parivrtta Anjaneyasana

Answer 7

Revolving High Lunge

Question 8

Parivrtta Utkatasana

Answer 8

Revolving Chair

Question 9

Jathara Parivrttasana

Answer 9

Supine Twist

Question 10

Supta Janunah Parivrttasana

Answer 10

Supine twist with one knee bent

Question 11

Parivrtta Apanasana

Answer 11

Revolving knee twist

Question 12

Baddha Konasana

Answer 12

Bound Angle Pose

Question 13

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Answer 13

Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose

Question 14

Agnistambhasana

Answer 14

Fire Log Pose

Question 15

Ananda Balasana

Answer 15

Happy Baby

Question 16

Sukhasana

Answer 16

Easy Cross Legged Pose

Question 17

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Answer 17

One-Legged King Pigeon Pose

Question 18

Supta Padangusthasana

Answer 18

Reclining Big Toe Pose

Question 19

Anantasana

Answer 19

Side Reclining Leg Lift

Question 20

Upavistha Konasana

Answer 20

Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend

Question 21

In what position is a disc most likely to herniate?

Answer 21

Flexion paired with axial rotation eg. standing twists

Question 22

How do twists aid digestion?

Answer 22

Stimulate the liver, gall bladder and regulates the secretion of bile

Question 23

How do twists aid elimination?

Answer 23

Massages and tones the kidneys

Question 24

Which colon is stimulated when twisting right?

Answer 24

Ascending

Question 25

Which colon is stimulated when twisting left?

Answer 25

Descending

Question 26

How do twists aid reproduction?

Answer 26

massages our reproductive organs sending fresh blood to the area

Question 27

How are twists beneficial for the spine?

Answer 27

Engages spinal muscles | Sends fresh blood to nourish the spinal column

Question 28

How are twists beneficial for those with asthma and respiratory conditions?

Answer 28

Require deeper breathing and increase lung capacity

Question 29

What endocrine gland is stimulated when we twist left?

Answer 29

Pancreas

Question 30

How are twists beneficial for those with Type II Diabetes?

Answer 30

Stimulates the pancreas which regulates our blood sugar levels

Question 31

How do twists effect blood pressure?

Answer 31

Creates intra-abdominal pressure, which is therapeutic for low blood pressure, contraindicated for high

Question 32

Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for scoliosis?

Answer 32

Therapeutic - they correct spinal misalignment

Question 33

Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for hyperkyphosis?

Answer 33

Therapeutic - they reduce it

Question 34

What kind of twists can be performed during pregnancy?

Answer 34

Open twists only

Question 35

Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for acute spinal conditions?

Answer 35

Contraindicated