CPY TT 2025/2026
Ahimsa, Aparigraha, Asana, Asteya,Bandha, Brahmacharya, Chakra, Dharana, Dhyana,
Isvara-pranidhana, Namaste, Om, Patanjali, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Samadhi, Santosha,
Satya, Saucha, Svadhyaya, Tapas, Uddiyana, Ujjayi, Vinyasa, Yoga - ANS-
Although they are both ball and socket joints, how do the shoulder and hip joints differ in
structure and joint stability? - ANS-The hip is more constrained & therefore more stable than the
shoulder
Always reengage the breath with (select one)?
A countdown
An inhale
An exhale - ANS-An inhale
As a teacher, how would you explain neutral pelvis? - ANS-Tuck tailbone slightly, and lift pubic
bone. Hip points squared to the front of the room
When, roughly speaking, should you be in Crow Pose in C1 during class? - ANS 30-minutes
Describe healthy alignment in wheel pose and provide 3 verbal cues to facilitate improved
alignment. - ANS-feet flat on mat, hip distance apart, fingers pointing to your heels.
"Rotate your inner thighs to the floor." "Reach your tailbone towards your feet" "Let your head
hang heavy"
ANS-Inhale, Warrior I. Describe how you would instruct a student to enter Warrior I. Plant your
back heel on the mat
Bring your torso inward. Reach your arms up high
Describe the tempo of the first series of Sun A and of Sun B vs. the 2nd and 3rd series. Why
do we do this? - ANS-The first series of Sun A and Sun B is a slow tempo, allowing students to
adjust their posture. The 2nd and 3rd series are flowed breath to movement, at a faster pace
In Prasarita/Standing Straddle Forward Bend, where do we bend? - ANS-bend at the hips,
micro-bend in the knees How and why can theme action cues be used as an opportunity for
students to experience a theme throughout class? - ANS-Mind & body connection
How does cueing hands and pinkies in Tadasana (Mountain Pose; "Reach your hands up,
spread your fingers wide, aim your palms in, and turn your pinkies turn in") influence the position
of the shoulder joints and shoulder blades? - ANS-It brings the shoulders to the midline and
broadens through the back / shoulder blades
How would you teach a room full of students with varying levels of experience effectively? ANS:
Use inclusive language and cues, offer modifications, deepening cues, and personalizations,
and provide verbal and tactile aids. Identify a yoga pose that involves each type of joint motion
listed below, and the specific joint involved.
❖Abduction of the joint in pose
❖Adduction of the joint in pose - ANS-chair pose:
- abduction: arms
- adduction: legs
In your opinion, what 5 attributes make an excellent yoga teacher? - ANS-1. Inclusivity
, 2. Unique Themes
3. Continuing Education
4. Receptive to feedback 5. Passion for yoga practice
Launch your theme with: (select one)
A personal share
One word or a short phrase
A quote - ANS-One word or a short phrase
List 4 things pregnant moms should avoid during a yoga practice: - ANS-1. belly down series
2. cross-body twists
3. deep back bends / upward facing dog
4. goal post arms
List modifications for the following poses:
Dandasana Chaturanga Wheeled Pose ▪Side Plank
▪Side Crow - ANS-1. high plank hold
2. hands on blocks
3. knee on mat, on forearm
4. blocks under shoulders
List the Eight Limbs of Yoga in order (English first, Sanskrit second). - ANS-1. Yama,
Restraints
2. Niyama, Observances
3. Asana, Posture
4. Pranayama, Breath
5. Pratyahara, Withdrawal of the senses
6. Concentration, Dharna 7. Dhyana, Meditation
8. Samadhi, Pure Contemplation
List the main tweaks for a month-long jounrey for a muscle focus of your choice - ANS-
List the Yamas and Niyamas (English first, Sanskrit second). - ANS-YAMAS:
Ahimsa | Non-harming, non-violence in thought, word, and action
Satya | Truthfulness
Asteya | Non-stealing, integrity
Brahmacharya | Moderation, freedom from excess
Aparigraha | non-hoarding, freedom from greed
NIYAMAS:
Saucha | Cleanliness
Santosha | Contentment
Tapas | Heat or discipline
Svadhyaya | Self-studyIs
Vara-Pranidhana | Surrender or devotion to Oneness
Name all series that make up the C1 sequence, in order: - ANS-1. Integration
2. Intention
3. Sun A
4. Sun B
5. Core
6. Crescent Series
Ahimsa, Aparigraha, Asana, Asteya,Bandha, Brahmacharya, Chakra, Dharana, Dhyana,
Isvara-pranidhana, Namaste, Om, Patanjali, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Samadhi, Santosha,
Satya, Saucha, Svadhyaya, Tapas, Uddiyana, Ujjayi, Vinyasa, Yoga - ANS-
Although they are both ball and socket joints, how do the shoulder and hip joints differ in
structure and joint stability? - ANS-The hip is more constrained & therefore more stable than the
shoulder
Always reengage the breath with (select one)?
A countdown
An inhale
An exhale - ANS-An inhale
As a teacher, how would you explain neutral pelvis? - ANS-Tuck tailbone slightly, and lift pubic
bone. Hip points squared to the front of the room
When, roughly speaking, should you be in Crow Pose in C1 during class? - ANS 30-minutes
Describe healthy alignment in wheel pose and provide 3 verbal cues to facilitate improved
alignment. - ANS-feet flat on mat, hip distance apart, fingers pointing to your heels.
"Rotate your inner thighs to the floor." "Reach your tailbone towards your feet" "Let your head
hang heavy"
ANS-Inhale, Warrior I. Describe how you would instruct a student to enter Warrior I. Plant your
back heel on the mat
Bring your torso inward. Reach your arms up high
Describe the tempo of the first series of Sun A and of Sun B vs. the 2nd and 3rd series. Why
do we do this? - ANS-The first series of Sun A and Sun B is a slow tempo, allowing students to
adjust their posture. The 2nd and 3rd series are flowed breath to movement, at a faster pace
In Prasarita/Standing Straddle Forward Bend, where do we bend? - ANS-bend at the hips,
micro-bend in the knees How and why can theme action cues be used as an opportunity for
students to experience a theme throughout class? - ANS-Mind & body connection
How does cueing hands and pinkies in Tadasana (Mountain Pose; "Reach your hands up,
spread your fingers wide, aim your palms in, and turn your pinkies turn in") influence the position
of the shoulder joints and shoulder blades? - ANS-It brings the shoulders to the midline and
broadens through the back / shoulder blades
How would you teach a room full of students with varying levels of experience effectively? ANS:
Use inclusive language and cues, offer modifications, deepening cues, and personalizations,
and provide verbal and tactile aids. Identify a yoga pose that involves each type of joint motion
listed below, and the specific joint involved.
❖Abduction of the joint in pose
❖Adduction of the joint in pose - ANS-chair pose:
- abduction: arms
- adduction: legs
In your opinion, what 5 attributes make an excellent yoga teacher? - ANS-1. Inclusivity
, 2. Unique Themes
3. Continuing Education
4. Receptive to feedback 5. Passion for yoga practice
Launch your theme with: (select one)
A personal share
One word or a short phrase
A quote - ANS-One word or a short phrase
List 4 things pregnant moms should avoid during a yoga practice: - ANS-1. belly down series
2. cross-body twists
3. deep back bends / upward facing dog
4. goal post arms
List modifications for the following poses:
Dandasana Chaturanga Wheeled Pose ▪Side Plank
▪Side Crow - ANS-1. high plank hold
2. hands on blocks
3. knee on mat, on forearm
4. blocks under shoulders
List the Eight Limbs of Yoga in order (English first, Sanskrit second). - ANS-1. Yama,
Restraints
2. Niyama, Observances
3. Asana, Posture
4. Pranayama, Breath
5. Pratyahara, Withdrawal of the senses
6. Concentration, Dharna 7. Dhyana, Meditation
8. Samadhi, Pure Contemplation
List the main tweaks for a month-long jounrey for a muscle focus of your choice - ANS-
List the Yamas and Niyamas (English first, Sanskrit second). - ANS-YAMAS:
Ahimsa | Non-harming, non-violence in thought, word, and action
Satya | Truthfulness
Asteya | Non-stealing, integrity
Brahmacharya | Moderation, freedom from excess
Aparigraha | non-hoarding, freedom from greed
NIYAMAS:
Saucha | Cleanliness
Santosha | Contentment
Tapas | Heat or discipline
Svadhyaya | Self-studyIs
Vara-Pranidhana | Surrender or devotion to Oneness
Name all series that make up the C1 sequence, in order: - ANS-1. Integration
2. Intention
3. Sun A
4. Sun B
5. Core
6. Crescent Series
