CUA Unit 2 REVIEW (ASANAS)

CUA Unit 2
REVIEW (ASANAS)

Balancing Asanas

Strengthens the body, 

builds focus and concentration

develops better coordination

King Dancer

Eagle

Boat

Twisting Asanas

Compresses and detoxifies organs

Stretches and tones torso 

(core area)

Revolved Half Moon

CHAIR WITH A TWIST

Backward Bending Asanas

• Energizes, opens heart/chest

  
  

  Lengthens the spine

  
  

  Allows for emotional release

  
  

Camel

Bow

Wild Thing

Bridge

Standing Asanas

ENERGIZES THE BODY

IMPROVES ALIGNMENT

ALLOWS ENERGY TO FLOW

PREVENTS INJURY

STRENGTHENS AND STRETCHES MUSCLES

Chair

Triangle

Tree

Forward Bending Asanas

Opens the back

Calms the nervous system

Massages internal organs

Triggers relaxation.

Standing Forward Fold

Pyramid

Inversions

Cleanse the nervous system

Focuses and clears mind

Reverses blood circulation

Builds upper body strength

Shoulder Stand

Supported Head Stand

Crow

Now Let's answer some questions...

Multiple Choice

What asanas is chaturanga?

Multiple Choice

True or False

Is this asana plow ?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What asana is this?

• Cobra

• Pigeon

• Warrior I

Multiple Choice

What type of asana is this?

• Seated

• Standing

• Balancing

• Twisting

Multiple Choice

Identify which type of asana energizes the body, improves alignment, allows energy to flow and prevents injury.

• Balancing

• Seated

• Backward Bending

• Standing

Multiple Choice

Identify which type of asana energizes, opens the heart/chest, lengthens the spine and allows for emotional release.

• Balancing

• Seated

• Backward Bending

• Standing

Multiple Choice

Identify which type of asana strengthens the body, builds focus & concentration, and develops better coordination.

• Balancing

• Seated

• Backward Bending

• Standing

Multiple Choice

Identify which type of asana opens the back, calms the nervous system, massages internal organs and triggers relaxation.

• Forward Bending

• Twisting

• Inversions

• Seated

Multiple Choice

Identify which type of asana cleanses the nervous system, focuses & clears the mind, reverses blood circulation and builds upper body strength.

• Forward Bending

• Twisting

• Inverted

• Seated

Multiple Choice

Identify which type of asana compresses & detoxifies organs, and stretches and tones the torso.

• Twisting

• Seated

• Inverted

• Forward Folding

Multiple Choice

What asana is Easy Lotus.

Multiple Choice

What asana is upward facing dog?