Yoga TT Test UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
historical periods of yoga - CORRECT ANSWER - pre-vedic
vedic
pre-classical
epic
classical
post-classical
modern hatha revival
Pre-Vedic Period - CORRECT ANSWER - 4000-2000 BCE
Some figurines / drawing on pottery of asanas (like lotus pose)
Vedic Period - CORRECT ANSWER - 2000-1000 BCE
vedic period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: Four vedas
Rig veda → directly mentions yoga as a godly activity to harness energy
vedic period ideology/philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - The idea that it is a disciplined
practice, exertive work brings mental clarity
Non-dualistic
pre-classical period - CORRECT ANSWER - 1000-500 BCE
pre-classical period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: Upanishads
Shvetashvatara → yoga as a discipline
,Maitrayaniya → systematic path towards self-realization
pre-classical philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - essential oneness joins us all
Yoga is an inner journey
Jnana yoga → yoga of knowledge, wisdom
epic period - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 BCE
TEXT: Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata → Arjuna, one of the princes, refuses to fight because his family and friends are
fighting for the other side. Krishna, the divine incarnation serving as his charioteer, encourages
him to do his duty - DHARMA - as a warrior in the war, to reestablish the lawful kingdom and
moral order. The Gita is the dialogue that ensues between them.
Specifically mentions yoga
One of the most important yoga texts
epic period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata → Arjuna, one of the princes, refuses to fight because his family and friends are
fighting for the other side. Krishna, the divine incarnation serving as his charioteer, encourages
him to do his duty - DHARMA - as a warrior in the war, to reestablish the lawful kingdom and
moral order. The Gita is the dialogue that ensues between them.
classical period - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 BCE - 200 CE
classical period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: The Yoga Sutras
Written by Patanjali
Codified meditative practices that had been developed/practiced for thousands of years
classical period philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - Practical guide to enlightenment
, Transcending physical reality
Referred to as Raja Yoga → Royal yoga
Patanjali's 8 limbs
post-classical yoga - CORRECT ANSWER - EARLY 19TH CENTURY
post-classical schools - CORRECT ANSWER - Tantra
Hatha
post-classical texts - CORRECT ANSWER - Gheranda Samhita - 32 poses
Hatha Yoga Pradipika - 15 poses
Shiva Samhita - 84 poses
post-classical ideology - CORRECT ANSWER - Poses are seated
Cleansing techniques
Pranayama
modern hatha revival - CORRECT ANSWER - 1890's-PRESENT
Breath to movement originates
modern hatha revival ideology/philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - Marriage of eastern
and western beliefs
Eastern spirituality, yoga
Western physical ideals
India wanted something to liberate them from great britain
and CORRECT Answers
historical periods of yoga - CORRECT ANSWER - pre-vedic
vedic
pre-classical
epic
classical
post-classical
modern hatha revival
Pre-Vedic Period - CORRECT ANSWER - 4000-2000 BCE
Some figurines / drawing on pottery of asanas (like lotus pose)
Vedic Period - CORRECT ANSWER - 2000-1000 BCE
vedic period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: Four vedas
Rig veda → directly mentions yoga as a godly activity to harness energy
vedic period ideology/philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - The idea that it is a disciplined
practice, exertive work brings mental clarity
Non-dualistic
pre-classical period - CORRECT ANSWER - 1000-500 BCE
pre-classical period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: Upanishads
Shvetashvatara → yoga as a discipline
,Maitrayaniya → systematic path towards self-realization
pre-classical philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - essential oneness joins us all
Yoga is an inner journey
Jnana yoga → yoga of knowledge, wisdom
epic period - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 BCE
TEXT: Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata → Arjuna, one of the princes, refuses to fight because his family and friends are
fighting for the other side. Krishna, the divine incarnation serving as his charioteer, encourages
him to do his duty - DHARMA - as a warrior in the war, to reestablish the lawful kingdom and
moral order. The Gita is the dialogue that ensues between them.
Specifically mentions yoga
One of the most important yoga texts
epic period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata → Arjuna, one of the princes, refuses to fight because his family and friends are
fighting for the other side. Krishna, the divine incarnation serving as his charioteer, encourages
him to do his duty - DHARMA - as a warrior in the war, to reestablish the lawful kingdom and
moral order. The Gita is the dialogue that ensues between them.
classical period - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 BCE - 200 CE
classical period text - CORRECT ANSWER - TEXT: The Yoga Sutras
Written by Patanjali
Codified meditative practices that had been developed/practiced for thousands of years
classical period philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - Practical guide to enlightenment
, Transcending physical reality
Referred to as Raja Yoga → Royal yoga
Patanjali's 8 limbs
post-classical yoga - CORRECT ANSWER - EARLY 19TH CENTURY
post-classical schools - CORRECT ANSWER - Tantra
Hatha
post-classical texts - CORRECT ANSWER - Gheranda Samhita - 32 poses
Hatha Yoga Pradipika - 15 poses
Shiva Samhita - 84 poses
post-classical ideology - CORRECT ANSWER - Poses are seated
Cleansing techniques
Pranayama
modern hatha revival - CORRECT ANSWER - 1890's-PRESENT
Breath to movement originates
modern hatha revival ideology/philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER - Marriage of eastern
and western beliefs
Eastern spirituality, yoga
Western physical ideals
India wanted something to liberate them from great britain
