Heather McMorrow

March 2008 Assignment

1. Take William’s Anatomy Quiz

Attached question #1

2. Create a vertical Timeline showing the 4 Periods of Yoga’s history including:

1. The year’s of each period

2. The names and dates of primary texts of the period

Attached question #2

3. Please define each of the following concepts introduced in the First Book (Samadhi Pada) of Yoga Sutras. Besides defining them, please consider what they mean, i.e., what awareness is the concept trying to convey that will benefit skillful living. I’d love to hear any thoughts you have on that.

Attached question #3

4. List the 7 families of yoga asanas as we discussed in the January weekend.

   1. Standing

   2. Twisting

   3. Hip Openers/Forward Bend

   4. Balancing/Abdominals

   5. Backbends/Spinal Extensions

   6. Inversions

   7. Restoratives

5. Define “Alignment”:
   

Alignment awareness of the legs, pelvis, spine, and head with the pelvis in neutral (neither posterior or anterior tilt) spine naturally in line and lengthened.

6. What is the difference between Structure and Posture (Function)

I'm not sure of this one. I believe it is referring to the structure of a series of postures. The structure being the goal of the yoga session or class (relaxation, energy). The structure of all of the postures together will help to attain the goal that is set.

7. Generally speaking, what injuries are predictable for:

1. habitual posterior tilt: SI joint injury

2. habitual anterior tilt: lower back (lumbar spine) injury or pain

8. Omitting Sun Salutation, create a sequence of 10 or more poses that demonstrate a “Balanced Sequence” for a class.

Attached (a link to Yoga Journal. I used their online sequence builder) or click here for a pdf