Pranayama
Pranayama means?
subtle life energy
Full yogic breathing involves combines what 3 types of breathing?
abdominal, thoracic and clavicular
What is one benefit of Bhramari?
Relaxes the body, brings calmness, brings blood pressue down, gives good sleep
How many breaths should be holds asanas for?
3-5
Surya Namaskar in English is ___________
Sun Salutations
Ayama means?
dimension
What is one benefit of Ujjai breathing?
relaxation, sleep enhancement, help muscles open during asanas
Demonstrate the hand position in shanmukhi mudra
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We should rest in between asanas for __________
15-20 seconds
In Surya Namaskar we prostrate to the ____
Sun
Yama means?
to regulate or control
Ujjai means?
victorious
What does Sheetal mean?
calm, passionless, soothing
Once we are in a posture, we should ___________ of the the effort in the mind.
let go
Surya Namaskar activiates the ____________
pingala nadi
How does prana flow into the subtle body?
It flows through the nadis
How many times do you repeat full yogic breathing
5-10
What is a benefit of sheetkari?
cools body and mind, controls hanger and thirst, reduces bp, keeps teeth and gums healthy
What are the 3 golden rules of asana practice?
Listen to your body
Keep smiling
Avoid laziness
What are 2 contraindications of Surya Namaskar?
spine injury, slipped disc, knee injury, high BP, heart ailments. pregnancy, abdominal surgery
vertigo- avoid forward bending and backward bending postures.
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What is the benefit of practicing pranayama?
The blockages in the nadis are cleared and prana can flow freely.
Explain how to inhale doing the full yogic breath
Expand abdomen for half a breath. Then continue breathing and expand your chest. After you feel you've take a full breath breath in a little more and your upper chest and collor bones will lift.
When should you not practice sheetkari pranayama?
If you have low bp, asthma, broncitis, cold, cough, constipation, sensitive teeth, diabetes
What are the 4 steps of asana practice?
1) Sthithi (starting posture) 2) Getting into Asana 3) Staying in the Asana 4) Coming out of the Asana
The best time of the day to practice Surya Namaskar is________________.
Throughout the day, but especially at sunrise and sunset.