Asana
This Sanskrit pose that starts with a U, helps open the chest and is often used as a heart-opener.
What is Ustrasana?
This calming breath practice balances both hemispheres of the brain.
What is Nadi Shodhana?
Which Limb is associated with withdrawing the senses?
What is Pratyahara?
These types of poses are generally avoided during menstruation.
What are inversions?
There are this many vertebrae in the lumbar spine.
What is 5?
In Warrior II, the front knee should be stacked directly over this joint.
What is the ankle?
This pranayama practice has when you interrupt the inhale or the exhale in segments
What is Viloma Pranayama?
Choosing compassion in thought, word, and action.
What is Ahimsa?
During the luteal phase, energy tends to be more inward and this type of practice is best.
What is gentle, grounding, or restorative practice?
This nerve supports the parasympathetic nervous system and relaxation.
What is the vagus nerve?
This cue supports alignment in Downward Dog: “Lengthen your spine up and press down into the _____ your hands.”
What are palms?
This breath uses sound and is also called “humming bee breath.”
What is Bhramari?
This term refers to mental impressions or patterns that can be shifted through yoga.
What is Samskara?
This muscle group is central to both pelvic stability and menstrual health.
What is the pelvic floor?
This term describes a forward tilt of the pelvis.
What is anterior pelvic tilt?
This pose strengthens the quadriceps through knee extension.
What is Utkatasana (Chair Pose)?
This pranayama is heating and not recommended during dizziness or menstruation.
What is Kapalabhati?
This ethical limb of yoga means “truthfulness.”
What is Satya?
This yoga pose support breast health by stretching the chest muscles
What is Camel? What is Broken Wing? What is Upward Facing Dog? What is Bow?
This group of muscles helps stabilize the spine and should be gently engaged in most standing and seated poses.
What are the abdominal muscles (or “core” muscles)?
This pelvic tilt may lead to rounding in seated postures if not supported.
What is posterior pelvic tilt?
"Prana" means life force. "Ayama" means this.
What is control or regulation?
List any one Yama and its practical application.
What is (open ended)
This muscle group, when weak or overly tense, can contribute to menstrual discomfort and pelvic instability.
What is the pelvic floor?
This muscle group is responsible for hip extension and plays a key role in strengthening postures like Bridge and Locust.
What are the gluteal muscles (or glutes)?