Yoga and Mindfulness Concepts

Flashcards covering key concepts and benefits of yoga poses and mindfulness.

How do contracting and twisting poses stimulate the body?

They stimulate the abdominal organs, including the liver and digestive organs.

List poses to cleanse and detoxify.

Supine twist, bridge pose, boat pose, cat pose, cow pose, forward fold twist, twisted prayer lunge, 3-legged dog, chair twist.

List poses to stroke the digestive system.

Seated spinal twist, reclining hero pose, knee hug pose, supine spinal twist, head to knees, supported shoulder stand, child pose, dolphin pose, garland pose, supported fish pose.

What are the general benefits of restorative yoga poses?

Healing for the body and mind, engages our parasympathetic nervous system, enhances flexibility, reduces stress, creates space for emotional healing.

What are the benefits of Supported Seated-Angle pose?

Quiet the organs of digestion and elimination, open lower back area, calm mental agitation.

What are the benefits of Reclining Butterfly pose?

Digestive, menstrual, stress relief.

What are the benefits of Basic Relaxation pose?

Lower blood pressure and heart rate, release muscle tension, help manage pain and improve sleep.

What are the benefits of Waterfall (leg up the wall) pose?

Stretches back and sides of the neck, opens the chest, encourages deep breathing and relaxation.

What is mindfulness?

Learning to be in the present moment and about paying attention with an attitude of acceptance.

Is mindfulness easy?

It is simple, yet it is not easy at all.

What happens when you try to focus your attention?

You realize you can't do it.

What is important to realize about mindfulness?

It is hard at first, but you can do it.

What is a skill that can be learned?

Focused on the present without judgment.

How do you start training for mindfulness?

You would start with smaller weight work every day and gradually work your way to heavier weights.

What does mindfulness help with in studying?

Staying calm and focused when you try to study for a test.

When was yoga developed and where?

Over 5,000 years ago in India.

What is the purpose of yoga?

Connecting individual consciousness to a universal consciousness creating spiritual enlightenment.

What did Joseph Pilates develop?

His regimen (historically called 'Corrective Exercise' and then 'Contrology') approximately 100 years ago.

List characteristics of Pilates.

Physical conditioning, Energizing, Quick Result, Strength without bulk, Weight loss, Use machines, More for Exercise, Solid core muscles.

List characteristics shared by Yoga and Pilates.

Physical & mental stamina, Flexibility, Balance, Use mats, Breathing oriented, Joint mobility, Lengthening muscles, Elongate the spine, Improve posture, Stress release, Sleep better.

What is yoga sequencing?

Poses are presented in a particular order.

What is the first element of yoga sequencing and its timeframe?

Grounding/Breathing (5-10 minutes).

What does every style of yoga consist of?

Seated, standing, inversion, balance, back bends, forward bends, and twist poses.