test 1 Flashcards
(19 cards)
List the 6 Categories of Poses
Twists Laterals Forward Folds Backbends inversions extension
Ida Side of brain Side of body it controls Gender Celestial Body Describe its Qualities/Function
left Side of brain Right Side of body female Gender Moon grounding
Pingala Side of brain Side of body it controls Gender Celestial Body Describe its Qualities/Function
Right Side of brain Left Side of body Male Gender Sun energizing
How to access Sushumna Nadi - What needs to happen in the ida and pingala nadis? What needs to happen in the chakras?
Balance ida and pingala and open chakras
Brahmana
with examples of two categories of poses that best support each one
Identifying breath patterns
"To Move Towards" Sympathetic nervous system Exaggerate the inhale or holding at the top energy, fullness, vitality 4:4:4:0 breathing longer inhale lateral and backbends
Langhana
with examples of two categories of poses that best support each one
Identifying breath patterns
"to reduce" cooling Parasympathetic Rest and digest Lengthening the exhale or holding at the bottom 4:0:8:0 inversion and forward folds
Samana
with examples of two categories of poses that best support each one
Identifying breath patterns
Balancing or centering
Equal inhale and exhale
1:1:1:1 or 4:4:8:0
twists and backbends from the belly
Root chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Muladara (red)
Earth
“I need”
Survival
sacral chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Svadhistana (orange) water "I Want" Senses and creativity little i
Solar Plexis chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Manipura (yellow) fire "I am" digestion and ego gateway to lower chakras and feelings
Heart chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Anahata (Green) Air "its not about me" compassion and unconditional love gateway to higher chakras and feelings
Throat chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Vissudhi (blue) Space "I speak my truth" expression of truth and self Big I
Third eye chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Ajna (indigo)
No element or the element of mind
willpower and awareness/perception
command center
Crown chakra listed, name the element that it governs, and give two examples of the chakra’s functioning
Sahasrara (Violate to White)
Beyond mind
“there is no I”
wisdom and understanding
Prana Vayu
Fill in the arrows to show how the energy moves.
Name where in the body it is located
Describe the function of each vayu
Name a category of pose that strongly builds each vayu.
arrows go in and up
chest and head
to take in prana thro the senses
extension
Samana Vayu
Fill in the arrows to show how the energy moves.
Name where in the body it is located
Describe the function of each vayu
Name a category of pose that strongly builds each vayu.
equal sign the energy of digestion, balancing learning from life lessons belly Twists
Vyana Vayu
Fill in the arrows to show how the energy moves.
Name where in the body it is located
Describe the function of each vayu
Name a category of pose that strongly builds each vayu.
arrows go around and out
the energy of circulation
the whole body and goes outside the body
inversions
Udana Vayu
Fill in the arrows to show how the energy moves.
Name where in the body it is located
Describe the function of each vayu
Name a category of pose that strongly builds each vayu.
arrows go up and out
the throat
inspiration/aspiration, enthusiasm for grown and creativity
backbends and inversions specifically shoulder stand
Apana Vayu
Fill in the arrows to show how the energy moves.
Name where in the body it is located
Describe the function of each vayu
Name a category of pose that strongly builds each vayu.
The arrows go down and out
pelvis and legs and feet.
energy of elimination.
forward folds.
