G15 TEACHING ASANAS, ALIGNMENTS, INJURY PREVENTION, ANATOMY

1) What are the Pawanmuktasana Series.

2) What is the focus of each Pawanmuktasana Series?

3) Which kind of Asanas should be included in a Yoga Sequence? (Forward Bending, Backward Bending, etc.).

4) Name 3 Asanas and their counter postures. 

• E.g. Shoulder Stand # Fish Pose.

5) Name 3 Asanas that activate the Lunar Energy and the Parasympathetic Nervous System.

6) Name 3 Asanas that activate the Solar Energy and the Sympathetic Nervous System.

7) Name 3 typical mistakes that can occur in the following Asanas

• Warrior II  
• Cobra 
• Trikonasana 
• Downward Facing Dog
• Shava Udarakarshanasana

8) Order the following Asanas in a way they make sense for a yoga sequence:

• Warrior II
• Halasana 
• Cow Cat
• Downward Facing Dog
• Fish Pose
• Warrior I
• Shoulderstand 
• Shava Udarakarshanasana (Twisting)
• Trikonasana

9) Name 3 things you would take into consideration when applying Hands-On-Yoga.

10) Name 1 variation for each of the following Asanas:

• Headstand
• Shoulderstand
• Wheel

11) Name 5 Asanas or Pranayamas to be avoided after the 3rd pregnancy month and possible variations.

12) Name 5 Asanas or Pranayamas to be avoided in case of high blood pressure and possible variations.

13) To which part of the body would you pay special attention to prevent injuries in the following postures:

• Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
• Shoulder Stand
• Downward Facing Dog
• Paschimottanasana
• Pigeon Pose

14) Name the Organs of the Digestive System.

15) Name 3 Asanas that can positively affect digestion.

16) Name the organs of the Respiratory System.

17) Briefly describe the six types of freely movable joint in human body (Ball and Socket, Saddle, Hinge, Condyloid, Pivot, Gliding).