The 17 Primary Asanas/De 17 Fundamentele Asana's

4 important questions on The 17 Primary Asanas/De 17 Fundamentele Asana's

Why do you use a folded blanked under the neck and shoulders And when do you put the blanked only under the shoulders?

Because the floor is hard and we hold this position for a long period of time.

If people have less range of motion in the neck and therefor have too much pressure on the neck. If you put a blanket underneath the shoulders only there is less pressure on the neck than when you put it under your head and shoulders.

What are the counter-indications for Sarvangasana?

  • Hypertension/Very high or low blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular/heart issues
  • Neck issues
  • Shoulder issues
  • Recent surgery or inflammation in your head region (for example ears, eyes, nose)
  • Arthritis or osteoporosis
  • Brain injuries
  • Lower-back and spinal issues (chronic pain, herniated disc, sciatica, SI-joint instability)
  • Acute migraine or headache
  • Asthma or other breathing disorders (hold only for short durations. Skip altogether if it causes too much discomfort, nausea or shortness or breath).
  • Glaucoma

What is the English and Dutch name for Paschimottanasana?

Seated Forward bend and Zittende Vooroverbuiging or Zittende Tanghouding.
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What are the counter-indications of Paschimottanasana?

  • Abdominal issues (diarrhea, ulcer (sweer, abces, tumor), menstrual pains, recent surgery).
  • Lower-back and spinal issues (e.g. chronic pain, herniated disc, sciatica, SI-joint instability).
  • Hypertension (keep your head elevated above heart level).

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