COREPOWER YOGA C1 CLASS SEQUENCE STUDY GUIDE 2026 | Full Script with Cues, Breathwork & Posture Alignment | Verified Flow, Teaching Guide & Exam Prep (A+ Rated)

COREPOWER YOGA C1 CLASS SEQUENCE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 | Full Script with Cues,
Breathwork & Posture Alignment | Verified
Flow, Teaching Guide & Exam Prep (A+ Rated)

COREPOWER YOGA C1 CLASS SEQUENCE STUDY GUIDE

FULL EXAM PREP | 400 Multiple Choice Questions

Breathwork | Posture Alignment | Teaching Cues | Verified Flow




SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS & PHILOSOPHY



QUESTION 1: What does the "C" in CorePower Yoga C1 stand for?

A) Cardio

B) Core

C) Class

D) Connect

E) Chakra

CORRECT ANSWER: B) Core

RATIONALE: The "C" in CorePower Yoga's class naming system stands for
"Core," reflecting the studio's emphasis on building core strength as the foundation of all
movement and practice throughout the C-series classes.



QUESTION 2: What is the primary temperature range maintained in a CorePower Yoga
C1 class?

A) 75–80°F (24–27°C)

B) 85–88°F (29–31°C)
C) 93–95°F (34–35°C)
D) 100–105°F (38–40°C)

,E) 68–72°F (20–22°C)

CORRECT ANSWER: C) 93–95°F (34–35°C)

RATIONALE: CorePower Yoga C1 classes are practiced in a room heated to
approximately 93–95°F (34–35°C) with controlled humidity. This warmth allows muscles
to safely lengthen and supports detoxification through sweat without the extreme heat of
Bikram-style yoga.



QUESTION 3: Which of the following BEST describes the C1 class level at CorePower
Yoga?

A) Advanced power flow for experienced yogis

B) Intermediate heated vinyasa with arm balances

C) Foundational heated yoga accessible to beginners

D) Hot Pilates core fusion class

E) Restorative yin yoga in a warm room

CORRECT ANSWER: C) Foundational heated yoga accessible to beginners

RATIONALE: C1 is CorePower's foundational heated yoga class designed to be
accessible to all levels, including complete beginners. It introduces basic postures,
alignment principles, and breathwork in a warm environment, serving as the gateway
class into the CorePower method.


QUESTION 4: What breathing technique is emphasized throughout the CorePower
Yoga C1 class?

A) Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath)

B) Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
C) Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath)

D) Ujjayi (Victorious Breath)

E) Sitali (Cooling Breath)

CORRECT ANSWER: D) Ujjayi (Victorious Breath)

, RATIONALE: Ujjayi breath, also known as "ocean breath" or "victorious breath," is
the foundational breathing technique used throughout C1. It involves a slight
constriction at the back of the throat to create an audible ocean-like sound, helping
students maintain focus, build internal heat, and synchronize movement with breath.


QUESTION 5: In a CorePower C1 class, which Sanskrit term refers to the foundational
flow connecting postures?

A) Pranayama
B) Savasana

C) Vinyasa

D) Bandha

E) Drishti

CORRECT ANSWER: C) Vinyasa

RATIONALE: Vinyasa refers to the linking of breath with movement, and in C1 it
specifically refers to the connecting flow sequence of Plank → Chaturanga → Upward-
Facing Dog → Downward-Facing Dog. This transitional sequence maintains heat, builds
strength, and connects major pose blocks.



QUESTION 6: What is the Sanskrit name for the practice of physical yoga postures?

A) Dharana
B) Dhyana

C) Asana
D) Yama

E) Niyama

CORRECT ANSWER: C) Asana

RATIONALE: "Asana" is the Sanskrit term for physical yoga postures or poses. It
is the third of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga. In C1 class, asana practice forms the
physical foundation of the session, with each posture having specific alignment and
intentional purpose.

, QUESTION 7: Which of the following is the PRIMARY intention of a CorePower Yoga
C1 class?

A) To achieve extreme flexibility

B) To build a strong, mindful foundation in yoga

C) To prepare students for advanced arm balances

D) To replicate a Bikram 26-posture series

E) To focus exclusively on meditation

CORRECT ANSWER: B) To build a strong, mindful foundation in yoga

RATIONALE: The primary intention of C1 is to build a strong, mindful foundation
that connects breath to movement. It emphasizes proper alignment, introduces key
postures, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for students to develop a
sustainable yoga practice.



QUESTION 8: What does the term "Drishti" mean in the context of a C1 yoga class?
A) A core engagement technique

B) A focused gazing point used to build concentration

C) The Sanskrit name for Mountain Pose

D) A type of hip-opening posture

E) The transition between postures

CORRECT ANSWER: B) A focused gazing point used to build concentration

RATIONALE: Drishti is a focused gazing point that helps students cultivate
concentration and stillness of mind. In C1, teachers cue specific drishtis (such as the tip
of the nose, navel, or a fixed point on the floor or wall) to help students stay present and
balanced during postures.



QUESTION 9: In CorePower Yoga philosophy, what are "bandhas"?

A) Breathing exercises done at the start of class

B) Energy locks or muscular seals used to contain and direct prana
C) Sanskrit names for arm balances