YOGA TEACHER (HATA YOGA) COURSE

LESSON 9 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Why should all movements be performed slowly?
The movements should be performed slowly and smoothly so we are
able to consciously control the muscle.

2. In which position is preparatory breathing carried out?

The Preparatory Breathing is carried out in the Ready Position that can be
no more than an inhalation followed by an exhalation even if is a
important part of procedure.

3. What is mean by the Extreme Position?

By Extreme position means the final part of the posture that we are able
to achieve with comfort (the completed movement)

4. Why is it sometimes necessary to divide movements into parts?

Divide a movement into parts is important for more reasons:
One of them is because each part may be managed with in turn another
because simplify the application of correct breathing, such as when
moving from the Ready Position to the extreme position, one is expected
to inhale, exhale and then inhale.

5. What is a Primary Extended Body Position?

Primary Extended Body Position enable the teacher to relate movements
to selected reference points, e.g. Prone, Supine, Standing, Inverted as for
the standing PEBP, but completely inverted (upside down).

6. Name two yoga movements which affect the thyroid gland.

The movements that affect thyroid gland are Plough (Halasana), Shoulder
Stand (Sarvangasana), Camel (Ustrasana).

7. Name a yoga movement for reducing the abdomen. Describe how

it should be taught, from PEBP, including any cautionary points.
One of the movements that have as effect reducing abdomen are Swan
(Swandasana) but also movements as such Sarvangasana, Halasana,
Dhanurasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana or Trikonosana that have a positive
effect from abdomen area helping with burning the fat through muscular
stretching also help the body to have good elimination and accelerate the
metabolism (intern organs massage).

Swandasana
Ready Position Prone. Feet together extended. Palms of hands on mat
between zones 2 and 3 with fingers pointed forward. Point of chin on mat.
Preparatory breathing inhale exhale.
Movement (1) Straights arms. Bend backwards form waist inhaling
1st Extreme position - Normal Breathing
 Movement (2) keep hands still and arms straight. Bottocks to zone 5.
Forehead on mat in zone 4 exhaling.
2nd Extreme Position normal breathing
Relaxation Kneeling Relaxation Position

Contraindication in pregnant state or problems with back, knees or

wrists and caution in neck problems

8. Name a yoga movement for developing the chest. Describe it,

from PEBP to relaxation position, including contraindications.
One of the yoga movement that develop the chest is Dhanurasana.
The movement is contraindicated in pregnant state, if are problem such
as: high blood pressure, hernia, ulcer or with back, knees or shoulders.
Caution if there is neck problems.

Dhanurasana
Ready Position - Prone with point of chin on mat. Legs bent with feet in
zone 4 and feet extended. Arms straight and the hands grasping ankles
with fingers in. preparatory breathing inhale, exhale.
Movements - bend head backwards. Pull hard against the feet, raising
chest and thighs off the mat- inhaling.
Extreme Position normal breathing
Return Movement Return slowly to Ready Position - exhaling
Relaxation Prone Relaxation Position

9. Name a movement that includes lateral flexion of the spine.

Trikonasana is the yoga movement that includes lateral flexion of the
spine.

10. When are injuries to joins or muscles most likely to occur?

The injuries to join or muscle fibre are most likely to occur when the
muscles are out of control.

URSU (NEAGU) NINA

Student number 1066632
Sandridge House Bungalow
London Road, Ascot, Berks
SL5 8DQ, England