ISSA YOGA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which muscles are the antagonists in the back leg during the Parivrtta Trikonasana
(Twisting Triangle Pose)? - ANSWER-Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae
latae, gracilis, and adductor brevis and longus
During Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose) the hips are in: -
ANSWER-Extension
Which muscles are concentrically contracted to keep the ankles plantar flexed during
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose)? - ANSWER-Gastrocnemius,
soleus, tibialis posterior, fibularis longus and brevis, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor
hallucis longus
During Bakasan (Crow or Crane Pose) the knees should be - ANSWER-in flexion
Postures in which there is balanced internal and external rotation of the femurs of one
or both legs are called - ANSWER-neutrally rotated standing poses
Postures in which one or both femurs are externally rotated are called - ANSWER-
externally rotated standing poses
What is the model posture for all standing poses? - ANSWER-Tadasana (Mountain
Pose)
In the Tadasana (Mountain Pose), how far apart should the big toes be? - ANSWER-
Touching
Where should the arms be positioned in Utkatasana (chair or fierce pose)? - ANSWER-
Overhead
Which of the following is a benefit of the lunge (with hands on the floor)? - ANSWER-
Can relieve pain associated with sciatica
Which of the following is a caution of the lunge (with hands on the floor)? - ANSWER-
Hip injury
Which of the following is a common misalignment of Garudasana (Eagle Pose)? -
ANSWER-Hip of top leg juts out to the side
Which of the following is a common misalignment of Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2
Pose)? - ANSWER-Pelvis in anterior tilt
, Which of the following is a caution of Vrksasana (Tree Pose)? - ANSWER-Inner ear
issues (vertigo)
In Forward Bends, the spine is in which position? - ANSWER-Flexion
In Marjaryasana (cat pose), the tailbone - ANSWER-descends down.
Which of the following is a benefit of Marjaryasana (cat pose)? - ANSWER-Stretches
the paraspinal muscles
Which of the following is a benefit of Ardha Uttanasana (standing half-forward bend
pose)? - ANSWER-Strengthens the paraspinal muscles
Which of the following is a benefit of Uttanasana (standing forward bend pose)? -
ANSWER-Which of the following is a benefit of Uttanasana (standing forward bend
pose)?
What is a common misalignment in Balasana (child's pose)? - ANSWER-Chin tucks into
the chest
What is a common misalignment in Prasarita Padottanasana (wide-legged forward bend
pose)? - ANSWER-Feet and legs externally or internally rotate, Excessive flexion in the
spine
What is a common misalignment in Padangustasana (big toe pose)? - ANSWER-
Excessive flexion in the spine
Which of the following is a benefit of Padangustasana (big toe pose)? - ANSWER-Cools
and calms
Which of the following is a benefit of Supta Padangustasana (reclined hand-to-big-toe
pose)? - ANSWER-Can relieve back pain
What position is the spine in during a backbend pose? - ANSWER-Extension
Which of the following is a benefit of backbends? - ANSWER-Hip flexor opening
If a student has wrist sensitivity when performing Bitilasana (cow pose), the student
should - ANSWER-Make the hands into a fist and place the knuckles on the floor
underneath the shoulders.
When performing Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) - ANSWER-all 10 toenails should press
down evenly
Which of the following is a common misalignment of Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
(Upward-Facing Dog Pose)? - ANSWER-Legs externally rotate
ANSWERS
Which muscles are the antagonists in the back leg during the Parivrtta Trikonasana
(Twisting Triangle Pose)? - ANSWER-Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae
latae, gracilis, and adductor brevis and longus
During Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose) the hips are in: -
ANSWER-Extension
Which muscles are concentrically contracted to keep the ankles plantar flexed during
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose)? - ANSWER-Gastrocnemius,
soleus, tibialis posterior, fibularis longus and brevis, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor
hallucis longus
During Bakasan (Crow or Crane Pose) the knees should be - ANSWER-in flexion
Postures in which there is balanced internal and external rotation of the femurs of one
or both legs are called - ANSWER-neutrally rotated standing poses
Postures in which one or both femurs are externally rotated are called - ANSWER-
externally rotated standing poses
What is the model posture for all standing poses? - ANSWER-Tadasana (Mountain
Pose)
In the Tadasana (Mountain Pose), how far apart should the big toes be? - ANSWER-
Touching
Where should the arms be positioned in Utkatasana (chair or fierce pose)? - ANSWER-
Overhead
Which of the following is a benefit of the lunge (with hands on the floor)? - ANSWER-
Can relieve pain associated with sciatica
Which of the following is a caution of the lunge (with hands on the floor)? - ANSWER-
Hip injury
Which of the following is a common misalignment of Garudasana (Eagle Pose)? -
ANSWER-Hip of top leg juts out to the side
Which of the following is a common misalignment of Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2
Pose)? - ANSWER-Pelvis in anterior tilt
, Which of the following is a caution of Vrksasana (Tree Pose)? - ANSWER-Inner ear
issues (vertigo)
In Forward Bends, the spine is in which position? - ANSWER-Flexion
In Marjaryasana (cat pose), the tailbone - ANSWER-descends down.
Which of the following is a benefit of Marjaryasana (cat pose)? - ANSWER-Stretches
the paraspinal muscles
Which of the following is a benefit of Ardha Uttanasana (standing half-forward bend
pose)? - ANSWER-Strengthens the paraspinal muscles
Which of the following is a benefit of Uttanasana (standing forward bend pose)? -
ANSWER-Which of the following is a benefit of Uttanasana (standing forward bend
pose)?
What is a common misalignment in Balasana (child's pose)? - ANSWER-Chin tucks into
the chest
What is a common misalignment in Prasarita Padottanasana (wide-legged forward bend
pose)? - ANSWER-Feet and legs externally or internally rotate, Excessive flexion in the
spine
What is a common misalignment in Padangustasana (big toe pose)? - ANSWER-
Excessive flexion in the spine
Which of the following is a benefit of Padangustasana (big toe pose)? - ANSWER-Cools
and calms
Which of the following is a benefit of Supta Padangustasana (reclined hand-to-big-toe
pose)? - ANSWER-Can relieve back pain
What position is the spine in during a backbend pose? - ANSWER-Extension
Which of the following is a benefit of backbends? - ANSWER-Hip flexor opening
If a student has wrist sensitivity when performing Bitilasana (cow pose), the student
should - ANSWER-Make the hands into a fist and place the knuckles on the floor
underneath the shoulders.
When performing Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) - ANSWER-all 10 toenails should press
down evenly
Which of the following is a common misalignment of Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
(Upward-Facing Dog Pose)? - ANSWER-Legs externally rotate
