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Module Four Review
Review of Module Four concepts and information
Question | Answer |
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What do the Durga chants produce? | They help you with courage and fearlessness in the face of negativity; compassion for yourself and others, patience working with change, maintaining a sense of humor, and getting through tough stuff with Earth Mama energy. |
True or False: Durga embodies the feminine power of all the gods. | True |
Parivritta Trikonasana | Revolved Triangle Pose |
Parivritta Parsvakonasana | Revolved Extended Side Angle Pose |
Bhradvajasana | Twisted Sage Pose |
Marichyasana C & D | Twisted Sage Poes |
What are the benefits of twisting poses? | Rejuvinating asanas, brining heat and pressure strategically into the body and assisting in burning off toxins as well as a mental release in the letting go. |
What are the principles of a safe twist? | Stabilize the pelvis and lengthen the spine. Practice non-violently and be sure to neutralize the spine after with backhanding/forward folding.How |
How much time in class should be devoted to the Centering/Warm Up portion of a class? | 17% |
How much time in class should be devoted to the Middle portion of class where you flow, do standing poses balance and do seated poses, back bends and inversion? | 63% |
How much time in class should be devoted to the End portion of class where you do any finishing poses and Savaasana? | 20% |
What is Vinyasa Krama? | The wise sequencing of poses in a practice. It involved poses and transitions while maintaining a steady flow of breath. It calls for intelligent sequencing which groups poses that make sense in the way the body moves and flows. |
What is an example of a pose naturally follows Warrior 1? | Humble Warrior |
What are examples of poses that naturally follow Warrior 2? | Extended Side Angle, Triangle and Peaceful Warrior |
Name a pose that uses the same foot placement as Pyramid Pose. | Revolved Triangle. |
Which ancient practice leverages ancient intelligence for sequencing? | Ashtanga |
What is a Pinnacle Pose? | A highligt of a class sequence, typically at the apex of the class, related to the theme of the class. The sequence of the class prepares you for success in this pose. |
In meditation, what is sleepiness? | Half-hearted action with little or no concentration. |
In meditation, what is restlessness? | The inability to calm the mind. |
How do you work with sleepiness? | Make it the object of your awareness; try opening your eyes, standing up, mental noting and consciously moving your attention from object to object. Practice Right Aim -" Just this one breath" "Just this one sound" "Just this one step" |
How do you work with restlessness? | Make it the object of your awareness. Simplify the experience by coming back to your breath, sounds, feeling air on your skin, etc. Try a walking meditation rather than sitting. |
In meditation, what is doubt? | Lack of conviction or trust |
How do you work with doubt? | Recognize doubt as doubt; Keep yourself in the process of discovery by giving yourself a timeframe to discover more info; Ensure you are practicing wholesome doubt - try before you buy/sell; not believing everything until you try it yourself. |
What is pranayama? | Practice of breath control helping to regulate and balance energy. |
How is a pranayama practice beneficial at the beginning of a yoga/meditation practice? | Helping you establish the witness and to understand the nature of the breath, body and mind as you practice yoga/meditation. |
Is pranayama an entitlement or a powerful tool? | A powerful tool with foundational work that must be done in order to step into the practice. |
How is pranayama beneficial at the end of a yoga/meditation practice? | Body tension is diminished and you are more prepared for the deep mindfulness of the practice. |