CUA #2 Review

CUA #2 Study Guide

By Jennifer Sievers

​They are supportive anatomically and typically used to create relaxation, help soften postures, and aid in opening the body

BOLSTER

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​Helps cushion certain poses and provides warmth as you slip into Savasana and can be folded to replace a block or rolled.

​​BLANKET

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​Used as an extension of the arms, but can also support the back, head and hips to help the body settle into a pose.

​​BLOCK

​What is Sun Salutation A?​

​ is a series of poses performed in a sequence to create a flow of movement. Sun Salutations build heat in the body and are often used as warm-up sequences for a yoga practice.

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What is Yin Yoga

• Meditative and a slow paced style of yoga

• Postures (asanas) held for a longer period of time

• Focuses on your muscles and targets deep connective tissues (ligaments, fascia, joints and bones)

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BENEFITS OF SUN SALUTAIONS

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• Increases blood circulation.

• Boost energy.

• Unwind the mind – find your center.

• Find gratitude.

• Creates more strength, flexibility, and tone to the body.

• Opens and releases tension in the hamstrings, shoulders, and the chest.

​MEDITATION

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​Described as a quiet, effortless, one pointed focus of awareness and attention

​Best posture to meditate in is the easy pose (first picture) because you are the most aware.

Multiple Choice

Which one is a benefit of the Sun Saluations?

• Strengthens the muscles

• Increase endurance

• Contributes to stress and anxiety mangement

• All of these answers are benefits of sun Saluations

Multiple Choice

Slower style of yoga that poses are held up to 5 minutes and focus on connective tissue

• Vinyasa

• Yin

• Meditation

• Hatha

Multiple Choice

Identify the yoga prop

• Bolster

• Block

• Blanket

• Mat

Multiple Choice

Identify this asana (pose)

• Cobra

• Downward Dog

• Upward Salute

• Childs Pose

Multiple Choice

Identify this asana (pose)

• Child's Pose

• Standing Forward Fold

• Cow

• Chatarunga

Multiple Choice

Identify this asana (pose)

• Plank

• Mountain

• Half Lift

• Cat

Multiple Choice

Identify this asana (pose)

• Mountain

• Tree

• Warrior I

• Downward Dog