Lateral rotation (external rotation), in asana movement
Explain term Lateral rotation (external rotation), in compare with asana movement. Lateral rotation is rotating away from the midline. An external rotation is when the head of the femur, or thigh bone, moves outwards from our centre line. These are poses we do a lot in a yoga class: warrior 2, triangle pose, extended side angle pose, tree pose, half-moon pose… and of course seated poses such as cross-legged or lotus and any of those leg variations including pigeon pose.
Medial rotation (internal rotation), in asana movement
Explain term Medial rotation (internal rotation), in compare with asana movement. Medial rotation is rotating toward the midline. Medial rotation is a term describing a specific anatomical motion. The term medial in anatomy refers to moving closer to the median plane, or central vertical divider, of the body. Thus, a medial rotation is the movement of a limb or muscle group toward the center of the body. Internal (medial) Rotation – as if the fronts of the inner thighs are moving towards each other – Hero’s pose when sitting between the heels.
Lateral flexion in asana movement.
Lateral flexion is a movement that bends the body to the right or left side. It helps to open up the side-body, strengthens the obliques, and is helpful in increasing flexibility of the spine. Lateral flexion also opens up the ribcage, helping to expand the lungs and aid in deeper breathing. As with spinal flexion and extension, there is potential to compress the lower back when moving into lateral flexion. It is therefore important to create length (axial extension) before bending the body to the side.
Pronation in asana movement
Turning the palms of the hands downward, or walking on the inside edge of the foot. Pronation describes a rotational movement of the forearm that results in the palm facing posteriorly (when in the anatomic position). Supination describes the motion of turning the palm anteriorly
Supination in asana movement.
Turning the palms of the hands upward, or walking on the outer edge of the foot. Supine means lying in a faceup position. It is the opposite of prone, which is lying face down. Similarly, supination means to turn a hand, foot, or limb upward, whereas pronation refers to turning them downward.
Adduction, in asana movement.
Adduction of a joint makes a body part move towards the midline of the body. For instance, adduction happens when we move the thigh toward or beyond the midline of the body. It’s what you might refer to as “squeezing the inner thighs.” Coming into Garudasana or Eagle pose is an example of hip adduction.
Extension, in compare with asana movement.
Extension is an increase in the angle of a joint. Extension of a joint makes a body part move in a backwards direction. (The knee joint is the only exception to this rule where flexion moves the lower leg backwards and extension moves the lower leg forwards.). Spinal extension is a movement that lengthens the spine upwards (axial extension) and backwards. Otherwise known as backward bends (or simply backbends) in yoga, spinal extension stretches and strengthens the spine, particularly opening up the thoracic spine and the muscles of the chest and shoulders.
term Flexion, in compare with asana movement
Flexion of a joint makes a body part move in a forward direction from the anatomical position. Flexion is a movement that brings the spine down and forward towards the legs, and typically stretches the posterior chain. In yoga practice, spinal flexion is another way to refer to forward bends. Cat pose and Child’s pose are postures where the spine is in flexion, and mostly rounded.
Bursae
Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between moving parts in your body’s joints. Elbow bursitis is inflammation or irritation of the bursa (shown in blue) in your elbow.
Fascia
Fascia is made up of sheets of connective tissue that is found below the skin. These tissues attach, stabilize, impart strength, maintain vessel patency, separate muscles, and enclose different organs.