RYT 200 Ashtanga Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: 8 LIMBS OF ASHTANGA YOGA
Answer:
Yama - How we relate to others; moral restraints Niyama - how we relate to
ourselves; observances
Q: Asana
Answer:
postures; relate to the body
Q: Pranayama
Answer:
breath; most important in ashtanga Pratyahara - going within; our sense organs
Dharana - concentration; how to relate to our mind Dhyana - Meditation; moving
beyond the mind Samadhi - enlightenment
Q: TRISTANA METHOD: Name and explain.
Answer:
Foundation of the Ashtanga practice. Used to cultivate presence of mind, focus and
stability.
Breath Bandha Dristi
Q: 5 YAMAS
Answer:
Ahimsa - Nonviolence Satya - Commitment to truthfulness Asteya - non stealing
(time or energy)
Q: Brahmacharya
Answer:
Sense control (non lust; not giving into ego) Aparigraha - Non Possessiveness (non
hoarding)
Q: 5 NIYAMAS
,Answer:
-Sauca - purity (cleanliness)
Q: -Santosa
Answer:
Contentment (gratitude)
Q: -Tapas
Answer:
Disciplined use of energy (heat the body
Q: -Svadhyaya
Answer:
Self Study
Q: -Isvaraprandihana
Answer:
Surrender to the divine
Q: Ujjayi Breath
Answer:
Victorious breath - oceanic breath due to sound
Used in asana's
Encourages full expansion of lungs and calms the mind
Q: Nadi Sodhana Pranayama
Answer:
Nostril Breathing
Helps calm the nervous system & help restful night sleep. Reduces stress and
promotes concentration
Q: Kapalabhati Pranayama
Answer:
Means skull shining breath
Breathing exercise and cleansing technique
Relieve congestion, reduce bloating and improve lung capacity
Builds heat in body
, Full inhale and sharp exhales through the nose by bringing the belly button in
Q: 3 Parts of Breath
Answer:
Puraka - inhale Rechaka - Exhale
Q: Kumbhaka
Answer:
retention
Q: Sukhasana
Answer:
(easy pose) = cross legged
Q: Sitting (Meditation) Posture: Virasana
Answer:
(common in ashtanga) = hero pose with butt between knees
Q: Lotus Padmasana
Answer:
(Common in ashtanga) = lotus
Q: Arta Padmasana
Answer:
half lotus
Q: Ekam
Answer:
one
Q: Dve
Answer:
Two
Q: Trini
Answer:
Three
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: 8 LIMBS OF ASHTANGA YOGA
Answer:
Yama - How we relate to others; moral restraints Niyama - how we relate to
ourselves; observances
Q: Asana
Answer:
postures; relate to the body
Q: Pranayama
Answer:
breath; most important in ashtanga Pratyahara - going within; our sense organs
Dharana - concentration; how to relate to our mind Dhyana - Meditation; moving
beyond the mind Samadhi - enlightenment
Q: TRISTANA METHOD: Name and explain.
Answer:
Foundation of the Ashtanga practice. Used to cultivate presence of mind, focus and
stability.
Breath Bandha Dristi
Q: 5 YAMAS
Answer:
Ahimsa - Nonviolence Satya - Commitment to truthfulness Asteya - non stealing
(time or energy)
Q: Brahmacharya
Answer:
Sense control (non lust; not giving into ego) Aparigraha - Non Possessiveness (non
hoarding)
Q: 5 NIYAMAS
,Answer:
-Sauca - purity (cleanliness)
Q: -Santosa
Answer:
Contentment (gratitude)
Q: -Tapas
Answer:
Disciplined use of energy (heat the body
Q: -Svadhyaya
Answer:
Self Study
Q: -Isvaraprandihana
Answer:
Surrender to the divine
Q: Ujjayi Breath
Answer:
Victorious breath - oceanic breath due to sound
Used in asana's
Encourages full expansion of lungs and calms the mind
Q: Nadi Sodhana Pranayama
Answer:
Nostril Breathing
Helps calm the nervous system & help restful night sleep. Reduces stress and
promotes concentration
Q: Kapalabhati Pranayama
Answer:
Means skull shining breath
Breathing exercise and cleansing technique
Relieve congestion, reduce bloating and improve lung capacity
Builds heat in body
, Full inhale and sharp exhales through the nose by bringing the belly button in
Q: 3 Parts of Breath
Answer:
Puraka - inhale Rechaka - Exhale
Q: Kumbhaka
Answer:
retention
Q: Sukhasana
Answer:
(easy pose) = cross legged
Q: Sitting (Meditation) Posture: Virasana
Answer:
(common in ashtanga) = hero pose with butt between knees
Q: Lotus Padmasana
Answer:
(Common in ashtanga) = lotus
Q: Arta Padmasana
Answer:
half lotus
Q: Ekam
Answer:
one
Q: Dve
Answer:
Two
Q: Trini
Answer:
Three
