Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Practice Theory Questions 1–10 as a single Post

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 1. Compare the function, application and risks for Uṣṭrāsana and Dhanurāsana.

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 2. Compare: Paścimatānāsana, Janu Śīrṣāsana, Upaviṣṭa Koṇāsana and Baddha Koṇāsana.

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 2a. Compare: Paścimatānāsana, Janu Śīrṣāsana, Upaviṣṭa Koṇāsana and Baddha Koṇāsana. With regard to:

1. Differences between them in terms of stress on the knees.
2. Differences between them in terms of stress on the lower back.
3. Differences between them in terms of effect on high blood pressure.
4. Differences between them as a preparation for runners.
5. Differences between them as a counterpose for runners.
6. Differences between them for a person with sciatica.

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 3. What are the concepts of Sṛṣṭi Krama, Sthiti Krama and Anta Krama and what is their significance in relationship to the practice of Āsana?

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 4. What are the Haṭha Yoga principles that inform the Viniyoga of inverted Āsana? What are the criteria that determine whether or not a practitioner should, even if they can, practice these postures? What are the means of verifying this?

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 5. Discuss the structural and/or systemic functions of Ardha Matsyendrāsana, basing your response on the teachings in the Haṭha Pradīpikā.

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 6. Which techniques, unique to Prāṇāyāma, are used whilst practising Āsana? What are the advantages?

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 7. What are Kapālabhāti and Bhastrikā? Compare and discuss their effects on Prāṇa Sthāna and Apāna Sthāna..

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 8. Compare the techniques and functions and applications for Śītalī and Sītkārī. Especially with regard to their effects on Agni.

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 9. Compare and discuss the effects of Samavṛtti and Viṣamavṛtti breathing ratios on Prāṇa Sthāna and Apāna Sthāna.

Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Theory Question 10. Explain the theoretical progression within the different Prāṇāyāma techniques.

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Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions — Collected & Collated

Āsana & Mudrā Glossary – Grouped into Standing, Kneeling, Lying, Inverted, Backbend, Seated & Sitting

Prāṇāyāma & Bandha Practice Techniques Glossary – Grouped into Primary, Secondary & Ancillary Techniques