Yoga Midterm 1 (2)

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What is PRANA?

life force
Name and describe the main type of breathing done in yoga

Ujjayi- is characterized by an audibly hollow deep, soft sound coming from your throat.
breathing through your nostrils with your mouth closed and the suction coming from the back of your throat describes what type of breathing

Ujjayi
where is the physiological center located?

In the hara (2 inches below the navel aka pelvic bone)
every yoga posture is a combination of at least__ lines of energy, each line radiating ___ from the center

two, outward
The most important line of energy in every posture is your __

spine
explain what is meant by "the edge" ?

your bodies place just before pain but not pain itself
Explain why you should never be in pain as you practice yoga

It should be an expression of joy when you feel pain you withdraw, but in yoga you need to be fully connected and enjoying yourself
How far you can fold forward is limited by your ____. the length of your stay in a pose is determined by your ___

flexibility edge, endurance edge
what is the ideal state for yoga practice?

to be as relaxed as possible
what is the most subtle and sensitive way to play your edges and fine tune the feel of your stretches

with your breathing

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Yoga Midterm 1 (2)

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2016-03-13T06:39:40Z

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