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11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Forward Bends benefits |
Strength & Stretch posterior spine, shoulders, pelvic girdles strengthen & compress ab organs; good for detox stimulates adrenals & kidneys Langana reduces heat encourages Dharana introspection Activates Parasympathetic NS 1st Stretch Lumbar regions 2nd stretch upper back & leg muscles
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Forward Bends Precautions |
Pregnancy HPB increased hyper mobility in hips Sciatica Herniated discs, bulging spinal discs, sciatica, sacroiliac pain |
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Forward bends Contraindications |
Spinal Stenosis, acute sciatica |
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Back Bends benefits |
Stretch & Strengthen anterior body Stimulate CNS -Emotion uplift Create supple spine Strengthen back body build heat Bhravana Expand chest & ribcage irrigate kidneys relieve menstrual awareness to back and body |
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Back Bend Contraindications |
Spinal Stenosis, ruptured discs, painful constipation Pregnancy after 1st Tri ab surgery back injury |
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Twists benefits |
Pelvic & ab organs squeeze - detox supple space in spine cleanse organs stimulate heat extend & align spine Increase spinal blood circulation flexibility in spine correct scoliosis prevent back strain & sciatica stimulate digestion & relieve constipation balance NS |
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Twists contraindications |
herniated discs , sacroiliac problem |
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Laterals benefits |
alt stretch & contract to side body increased spine flexibility strengthen the body and abs improve digest stretch intercostals awareness to side body muscles Good for spinal stenosis |
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Twists Contraindications |
compressed hernia discs sacroiliac shear stress HBP |
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Inversions benefits |
Strengthen arm, shoulder, back Cleanse & energize lower body Increased venous return & circulation to lungs & brain lymphatic circulation mental focus active reversal effects |
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Inversions Contraindications |
Osteoporosis HBP Detached retina or glaucoma cervical spine injuries |
