Yoga Teacher Training Test Questions
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Sutra CORRECT ANSWERS To thread together ideas. You need someone to unravel
the thread; few words; formal, dignified language; no ambiguity; essential; verified
through experience; universal
Samadhipadah CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 1--what is yoga? Introduces yoga and
its meaning and purpose. It tells the obstacles we may encounter on the path and gives
various suggestions to overcoming them.
Sadhanapadah CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 2- 2.29 (most important to know) 8
limbs of yoga. Unstable mind; Introduces kriya yoga (the yoga of action).
Tapas=discipline practice. Svadhaya (study); Isvara; pranidhana (devotion). Give a
feeling of meditation and overcome the kleshas. Eight fold path of yoga. What you can
do to get into Samadhi.
Dukha CORRECT ANSWERS suffering
Bandhas CORRECT ANSWERS Lock or binding. Used to lock/bind multiple layers of
our systems. (prana/breath/mind); mula bandha(pelvic floor)
Prana CORRECT ANSWERS Inhale comes in.The energy that animates our systems
and nourishes everything.The presence of mall blocks the flow of prana within our
bodies.
Mala CORRECT ANSWERS Exhale brings out; undigested experience; accumulated
waste. Physical, mental, emotional, energetic. Goal of yoga is to remove mala from our
systems.
agni CORRECT ANSWERS flame located in the vicinity of the naval between the
pranavayu and apana-vayu. This digestive fire helps to metabolize and remove waste,
blockages, undigested food and experiences. Each inhalation brings more oxygen and
stokes the fire, burning the waste (mala).
apana CORRECT ANSWERS downward movement
bhavana CORRECT ANSWERS visualization; intension; to have clarity; where do I see
myself at end of training?
Yogah-citta vritti nirodhah (sutra 1.2) CORRECT ANSWERS vritti=activities; beginning
of yoga. Yoga is harnessing the fluctuation of the mind.
, Shatkarma CORRECT ANSWERS shat=six; karma=action; cleansing practice (neti pot;
focusing on candle)
Abhyanga CORRECT ANSWERS Massage; dry brushing and oils
Movements of the diaphragm CORRECT ANSWERS inhalation= flattens
exhalation=relaxes
Pranayama CORRECT ANSWERS Breath; energy;
Samkyha CORRECT ANSWERS The foundation of yoga (purusha and prakriti)
Purusha CORRECT ANSWERS Eternal; unchanging; formless spirit; higher self;
ultimate goal of yoga. The sun is shining down on you.
Prakriti CORRECT ANSWERS non-self; matter; constantly changing. Three qualities of
gunas. Conflict with material world.
Gunas CORRECT ANSWERS A system to assess conditions and diets in yoga,
Hinduism and Ayurveda. To master the gunas is understanding the movement of the
gunas. Three gunas: Rajas, Tamas, Sattva.
Rajas CORRECT ANSWERS Guna; fire element, fast paced, stressed, anxiety.
Tamas CORRECT ANSWERS Guna; Earth element; slow; lazy; depressed
Satya CORRECT ANSWERS Matter mostly aligned with energy of the soul
(purusha)Sutra 2.36 Satric is our communication should be balanced and truthful.
Hatha yoga CORRECT ANSWERS yoga of movement.
Ivengar Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS strong emphasis on body alignment.
Bikram Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Hot yoga
Raja Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Royal yoga; Also referred to as Ashtanga or the
eight limbed path.
Bhakti Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Yoga of devotion.
Jnana Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Yoga of knowledge.
Kundalini yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Slow and meditative
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Sutra CORRECT ANSWERS To thread together ideas. You need someone to unravel
the thread; few words; formal, dignified language; no ambiguity; essential; verified
through experience; universal
Samadhipadah CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 1--what is yoga? Introduces yoga and
its meaning and purpose. It tells the obstacles we may encounter on the path and gives
various suggestions to overcoming them.
Sadhanapadah CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 2- 2.29 (most important to know) 8
limbs of yoga. Unstable mind; Introduces kriya yoga (the yoga of action).
Tapas=discipline practice. Svadhaya (study); Isvara; pranidhana (devotion). Give a
feeling of meditation and overcome the kleshas. Eight fold path of yoga. What you can
do to get into Samadhi.
Dukha CORRECT ANSWERS suffering
Bandhas CORRECT ANSWERS Lock or binding. Used to lock/bind multiple layers of
our systems. (prana/breath/mind); mula bandha(pelvic floor)
Prana CORRECT ANSWERS Inhale comes in.The energy that animates our systems
and nourishes everything.The presence of mall blocks the flow of prana within our
bodies.
Mala CORRECT ANSWERS Exhale brings out; undigested experience; accumulated
waste. Physical, mental, emotional, energetic. Goal of yoga is to remove mala from our
systems.
agni CORRECT ANSWERS flame located in the vicinity of the naval between the
pranavayu and apana-vayu. This digestive fire helps to metabolize and remove waste,
blockages, undigested food and experiences. Each inhalation brings more oxygen and
stokes the fire, burning the waste (mala).
apana CORRECT ANSWERS downward movement
bhavana CORRECT ANSWERS visualization; intension; to have clarity; where do I see
myself at end of training?
Yogah-citta vritti nirodhah (sutra 1.2) CORRECT ANSWERS vritti=activities; beginning
of yoga. Yoga is harnessing the fluctuation of the mind.
, Shatkarma CORRECT ANSWERS shat=six; karma=action; cleansing practice (neti pot;
focusing on candle)
Abhyanga CORRECT ANSWERS Massage; dry brushing and oils
Movements of the diaphragm CORRECT ANSWERS inhalation= flattens
exhalation=relaxes
Pranayama CORRECT ANSWERS Breath; energy;
Samkyha CORRECT ANSWERS The foundation of yoga (purusha and prakriti)
Purusha CORRECT ANSWERS Eternal; unchanging; formless spirit; higher self;
ultimate goal of yoga. The sun is shining down on you.
Prakriti CORRECT ANSWERS non-self; matter; constantly changing. Three qualities of
gunas. Conflict with material world.
Gunas CORRECT ANSWERS A system to assess conditions and diets in yoga,
Hinduism and Ayurveda. To master the gunas is understanding the movement of the
gunas. Three gunas: Rajas, Tamas, Sattva.
Rajas CORRECT ANSWERS Guna; fire element, fast paced, stressed, anxiety.
Tamas CORRECT ANSWERS Guna; Earth element; slow; lazy; depressed
Satya CORRECT ANSWERS Matter mostly aligned with energy of the soul
(purusha)Sutra 2.36 Satric is our communication should be balanced and truthful.
Hatha yoga CORRECT ANSWERS yoga of movement.
Ivengar Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS strong emphasis on body alignment.
Bikram Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Hot yoga
Raja Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Royal yoga; Also referred to as Ashtanga or the
eight limbed path.
Bhakti Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Yoga of devotion.
Jnana Yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Yoga of knowledge.
Kundalini yoga CORRECT ANSWERS Slow and meditative
