ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are 5 attributes that make an excellent yoga teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. set
up students for success 2. confidence 3. mastery of content, cultivate breath and movement,
individualize instruction 5. enjoy yoga practice
CPY 10 essentials for class? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Physical Yoga Postures
2. Breath
3. Flow
4. Heat
5. Gaze/Focus
6. Alignment & Safety
7. Abdominal Lock
8. Establish Rhythm
9. Set Students up for Success
10. Have Fun
What does yoga mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - yoke, or union
What does vinyasa mean? (definition) - CORRECT ANSWER - -movement between
poses in yoga, accompanied by breath
What is the meaning of Namaste? - CORRECT ANSWER - The light in me acknowledges
the light in you
, How would you teach a class with various levels of students? - CORRECT ANSWER --I
would give effective cues starting from the ground up & offer touch cues or demos where I see
most beneficial & provide all modifications to every pose.
What is the purpose of integration? - CORRECT ANSWER - -create internal focus & set
the tone
Name the 12 series in C1. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Integration Series
2. Intention
3. Sun A
4. Sun B
5. Core Strengthening Series
6. Crescent Lunge Series
7. Balancing Series
8. Triangle Series
9. Hip Openers
10. Spine Strengthening Series
11. Forward Folds
12. Surrender Series
Names postures of crescent, in order. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Crescent Lunge
2. Revolved Crescent Lunge
3.Runners Lunge
4.Side Plank
5. Prayer Twist
6. Gorilla Variation
7. Crow Pose