Standing Balancing Flashcards
Vrksasana
Tree Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Hand to Big Toe
Garudasana
Eagle
Natarajasana
Dancer
Ardha Chandrasana
Half Moon Pose
Virabhadrasana III
Warrior Three
Which nervous system do standing balances innervate?
Parasympathetic
What are the three essential elements that contribute to balance?
Alignment
Strength
Focus
What is the main system enhanced by standing balancing asana?
Cardiovascular system
In what ways does standing asana effect the cardiovascular system?
Increases circulation and oxygen transport
What psychological benefits are attributed to standing balancing asana?
The parasympathetic nervous system response reduces stress and anxiety
Requires students to be present and focused
What injuries are contraindicated for standing balancing asana?
Knee and ankle injuries
Who shouldn’t practice Natarajasana?
Those with lumbar spine issues
Pregnant students
Who needs to be careful in Natarajasana?
Those with hyperlordosis, that they don’t collapse into the lumbar spine
