yoga test 2 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
upward salute (overhead stretch) positioning | INHALE raise both arms, lungs full, neck long, sky drishti |
upward salute (overhead stretch) benefits | improves posture, strengthens thighs and opens shoulders |
standing forward bend positioning | EXHALE fold forward taking chest to knees, naval drishti |
standing forward bend benefits | calms the brain, stretches hamstrings |
half standing forward bend positioning | INHALE lengthen spine as you take your gaze to horizon |
half standing forward bend benefits | soothes the mind |
plank (table) to four-point limb positioning (1 of 2) | 1- HOLD breath and step back into plank; straight body, pelvis in line |
plank (table) to four-point limb positioning (2 of 2) | EXHALE lower, gaze straight ahead; knees down or come directly to the floor then hover or lay flat; arms hug side |
plank (table) to four-point limb benefits | tones abdomen, strengthens arms and wrists |
upward facing dog positioning | INHALE straight arms, roll onto tops of feet, knees lifted |
upward facing dog benefits | increases spine flexibility, strengthens arms, wrists, and abdomen |
downward facing dog positioning | EXHALE as hips push up, lengthen spine, press heels to floor, lift kneecaps, naval drishti, engage bandhas |
downward facing dog benefits | relieves stress, provides a rejuvenating stretch to the whole body |
Trikonasa | triangle pose |
Trikonasa category, drishti, benefit | standing, hand, stretches spine |
intense side stretch angle pose category, drishti, benefit | forward bend, nose, improves balance |
intense feet spread stretch pose category, drishti, benefit | forward bend, belly button, brings blood flow to bend |
Vriksasana | tree pose |
Vriksasana category, drishti, benefit | standing, straight ahead, improves concentration |
Utkatasana | chair pose |
Utkatasana category, drishti, benefit | standing, thumbs, stimulates diaphragm and heart |
child's pose category, drishti, benefit | restorative, nose, relieves lower back tension |
Bhujangasana | cobra pose |
Bhujangasana category, drishti, benefit | backward bend, straight ahead, opens chest and promotes flexibility in spine |
bow pose category, drishti, benefit | backward bend, nose, stimulates abdomen and nervous system |
Dandasana | staff pose |
Dandasana category, drishti, benefit | seated, nose, strengthens back muscles, stretches shoulders and chest, improves posture |
head-to-knee pose category, drishti, benefit | forward bend, toes, stretches spine, shoulders, hamstrings and groin, stimulates liver |
seated spinal twist pose category, drishti, benefit | seated and twisted, over the shoulder, energizes spine, massages internal organs, stimulates digestion |
Navasana | boat/hip balance pose |
Navasana category, drishti, benefit | seated, nose, strengthens abdominal and deep hip flexor muscles and balance |
bridge pose category, drishti, benefit | backward bend, nose, calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs |
bound angle butterfly pose category, drishti, benefit | forward bend, nose, opens groin and hips and tones pelvic floor |
Plow pose category, drishti, benefit | inversion, belly button, reduces backache, stress and fatigue; calms the brain and helps you get to sleep |
shavasana | corpse pose |
shavasana category, benefit | restorative, provides mental peace |
sukasana | easy pose |
sukasana category, drishti, benefit | meditation, nose (eyes closed), collects and directs energy inward |
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