YTT TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

YTT TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION True or False: Spine should be rounded in all twisting postures. Ans- False: The spine should NOT be rounded in twisting postures. True or False: Lower back curve should be present in plank pose. Ans- True True or False: Taking a deep audible breath is a good way to let a student know you are about to do an assist from behind. Ans- True True or False: Anuloma vuloma is a sharp rapid pranayama practice which forcefully pushes out the exhale through the nostrils. Ans- False: Kapalbhati is a sharp rapid pranayama practice which forcefully pushes out the exhale through the nostrils. True or False: Softening the joints is an effective practice to become stronger in general. Ans- True True or False: Halfway lift is to readjust the hips forward over the heels. Ans- True How many sections are in the Skeleton Sequence? Ans- 11 Name all of the sections in the skeleton sequence. Ans- Integration, Awakening, Vitality, Equanimity, Grounding, Igniting, Stability, Opening, Release, Rejuvenation, Deep Rest Which pose is true north alignment? Ans- Tadasana- Mountain Pose What is Surya Namaskar? Ans- Sun Salutation- Bending the spine in all directions of the sun. What is the Sanskrit for three-part breath? Ans- Dirga Pranayam. True or False: In the three-part breath we breathe into the belly first; chest second, and throat last. Ans- True What is another name for Victorious Breath? Ans- Ujjayi Pranayam/ Ocean Breath True or False: Ujjayi is a cooling and controlled breath. Ans- False: Ujjayi is a heating and control breath. What does Kapalbhati translate to? Ans- Skull shining breath - Shining Skull Breath; also know as teh breath of fire. True or False: For Anuloma Viloma you always want to use your left hand for the Vishnu Mudra. Ans- False: You always want to use your right hand for the Vishnu Mudra. What is the ratio count for alternative nostril breathing? Ans- 1:4:2 True or False: Inhale is on an extension, opening, or pose that makes the angle of the body bigger (extends the spine.) Ans- True What portion of the spine has the largest vertebrae and is designed to hold more weight? Ans- Lumbar True or False: The spine when laying down should be flush to the mat. Ans- False: The spine when laying down should still have the lower back space, as well as behind the neck. What are the four categories of assisting? Ans- Deepening, stabilizing, directional, and energetic. What are the nine principles of assisting? Ans- Consent, make yourself known, no open hand, center to center alignment, go in slow/soft and out slow/soft, be comfortable to be there for a good length of time, observe first, make yourself available before class so people can share concerns with you, time up with the breath. True or False: The formula for cues is verb, body part, and specific direction. Ans- True How many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine? Ans- 5 True or False: The lumbar is not made to twist, but is made to bear weight. Ans- True How many bones fuse together at the sacrum? Ans- 5 Why do you shorten your stance in Warrior 1? Ans- To prevent he back leg knee from twisting. What are the five Yamas? Ans- 1. Ahimsa- Nonviolence 2. Satya- Truthfulness 3. Asteya- Nonstealing 4. Brahmacharya- Nonexcess 5. Aparigraha- Nonpossessiveness