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What does the instructor recommend doing to help keep the shoulders away from the ears in downward dog?
What does the instructor recommend doing to help keep the shoulders away from the ears in downward dog?
- Relaxing the arms and letting the elbows splay out slightly (correct)
- Tensing the arm muscles
- Lifting the hips higher towards the ceiling
- Keeping the hands firmly planted on the mat
What is the purpose of the 'pedaling' motion with the legs in downward dog?
What is the purpose of the 'pedaling' motion with the legs in downward dog?
- To improve balance and stability in the pose
- To help loosen up the body before moving into the pose (correct)
- To strengthen the leg muscles
- To increase flexibility in the hips
What is the cue given for the transition from downward dog to plank?
What is the cue given for the transition from downward dog to plank?
- Bend the right knee and bring it to the right elbow (correct)
- Lift the right leg up and open the hip
- Step the right foot forward between the hands
- Jump the feet forward to the hands
What is the purpose of the 'runner's lunge' variation mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the 'runner's lunge' variation mentioned in the text?
What is the cue given for the transition from downward dog to warrior two?
What is the cue given for the transition from downward dog to warrior two?
What is the purpose of the 'flat back' position mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the 'flat back' position mentioned in the text?
What is the first exercise described in the text?
What is the first exercise described in the text?
In the Thread the Needle exercise, which arm is threaded underneath first?
In the Thread the Needle exercise, which arm is threaded underneath first?
What is the purpose of the exercise where one arm and opposite leg are raised simultaneously?
What is the purpose of the exercise where one arm and opposite leg are raised simultaneously?
What is the final exercise described in the text?
What is the final exercise described in the text?
What is the importance of breathing during these exercises?
What is the importance of breathing during these exercises?
In the exercise where the arm and opposite leg are raised, what instruction is given regarding the back?
In the exercise where the arm and opposite leg are raised, what instruction is given regarding the back?
