ISSA YOGA EXAM NEWEST 2025/26 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+
Which of the following is a common misalignment when
performing Sirsasana (Headstand Pose)? - --ANSWERS---Legs
fall behind the pelvis
In addition to being an inversion, Pincha Mayurasana (forearm
stand pose) is also a - --ANSWERS---backbend pose.
In seated poses, tightness in the hamstrings and gluteal muscles
can lead to - --ANSWERS---flexion of the spine.
Which of the following is a benefit of seated poses? - --
ANSWERS---Grounding
When performing Sukhasana (Easy Pose) the - --ANSWERS---
knees should bend.
When performing Virasana (Hero or Heroine Pose) the - --
ANSWERS---hands should be in the lap.
Which of the following is modification of Dandasana (Staff Pose)?
- --ANSWERS---Sitting with the back against the wall
Which of the following is a common misalignment when
performing Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)? - --
ANSWERS---Pelvis is in posterior tilt
Which of the following is a common misalignment when
performing Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Single Pigeon Pose)? - --
ANSWERS---Pelvis in anterior tilt
,Which of the following is a caution to Agnistambhasana (Firelog
pose)? - --ANSWERS---Knee injuries
In addition to be a seated pose, Agnistambhasana (Firelog Pose)
is also a(n) - --ANSWERS---Forward Bend pose.
In addition to be a seated pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Single
Pigeon Pose) is also a(n) - --ANSWERS---Forward Bend pose.
Which of the following is one of the three systems primarily
involved in breathing? - --ANSWERS---Nervous
Which region of the brain is responsible for autonomic
processes? - --ANSWERS---Medulla oblongata
Which of the following structures is the entry point for air into
the lungs? - --ANSWERS---Bronchi
How many breaths does the average person take per minute? - -
-ANSWERS---10-20
Which of the following structures is commonly called the throat?
- --ANSWERS---Pharynx
Which side of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the
lungs? - --ANSWERS---Left
Which of the following provides information to the brain and
spinal cord? - --ANSWERS---Peripheral nervous system
The word prana is often translated as - --ANSWERS---life force.
, Ujjayi pranayama is used to - --ANSWERS---slow the breath
down
Which of the following is the simplest pranayama practice? - --
ANSWERS---Ujjayi pranayama
What is the structure and flow of a yoga class called? - --
ANSWERS---Yoga sequence
A point of focus integrated throughout the class is called the - --
ANSWERS---theme
Instructors should begin the class with - --ANSWERS---
Contemplation
Postures that are generally the most technically complex or
difficult are - --ANSWERS---peak postures.
Heat-building postures are - --ANSWERS---intended to
increase internal body temperature and blood flow.
The dynamic warmup portion of the sequence is immediately
followed by - --ANSWERS---strength-building poses
Which of the following is an example of a standing pose? - --
ANSWERS---Virabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1 Pose)
Which of the following is an example of an arm balance? - --
ANSWERS---Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
An example of an inversion is the - --ANSWERS---Pincha
Mayurasana (Forearm-Stand Pose)
DETAILED ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+
Which of the following is a common misalignment when
performing Sirsasana (Headstand Pose)? - --ANSWERS---Legs
fall behind the pelvis
In addition to being an inversion, Pincha Mayurasana (forearm
stand pose) is also a - --ANSWERS---backbend pose.
In seated poses, tightness in the hamstrings and gluteal muscles
can lead to - --ANSWERS---flexion of the spine.
Which of the following is a benefit of seated poses? - --
ANSWERS---Grounding
When performing Sukhasana (Easy Pose) the - --ANSWERS---
knees should bend.
When performing Virasana (Hero or Heroine Pose) the - --
ANSWERS---hands should be in the lap.
Which of the following is modification of Dandasana (Staff Pose)?
- --ANSWERS---Sitting with the back against the wall
Which of the following is a common misalignment when
performing Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)? - --
ANSWERS---Pelvis is in posterior tilt
Which of the following is a common misalignment when
performing Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Single Pigeon Pose)? - --
ANSWERS---Pelvis in anterior tilt
,Which of the following is a caution to Agnistambhasana (Firelog
pose)? - --ANSWERS---Knee injuries
In addition to be a seated pose, Agnistambhasana (Firelog Pose)
is also a(n) - --ANSWERS---Forward Bend pose.
In addition to be a seated pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Single
Pigeon Pose) is also a(n) - --ANSWERS---Forward Bend pose.
Which of the following is one of the three systems primarily
involved in breathing? - --ANSWERS---Nervous
Which region of the brain is responsible for autonomic
processes? - --ANSWERS---Medulla oblongata
Which of the following structures is the entry point for air into
the lungs? - --ANSWERS---Bronchi
How many breaths does the average person take per minute? - -
-ANSWERS---10-20
Which of the following structures is commonly called the throat?
- --ANSWERS---Pharynx
Which side of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the
lungs? - --ANSWERS---Left
Which of the following provides information to the brain and
spinal cord? - --ANSWERS---Peripheral nervous system
The word prana is often translated as - --ANSWERS---life force.
, Ujjayi pranayama is used to - --ANSWERS---slow the breath
down
Which of the following is the simplest pranayama practice? - --
ANSWERS---Ujjayi pranayama
What is the structure and flow of a yoga class called? - --
ANSWERS---Yoga sequence
A point of focus integrated throughout the class is called the - --
ANSWERS---theme
Instructors should begin the class with - --ANSWERS---
Contemplation
Postures that are generally the most technically complex or
difficult are - --ANSWERS---peak postures.
Heat-building postures are - --ANSWERS---intended to
increase internal body temperature and blood flow.
The dynamic warmup portion of the sequence is immediately
followed by - --ANSWERS---strength-building poses
Which of the following is an example of a standing pose? - --
ANSWERS---Virabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1 Pose)
Which of the following is an example of an arm balance? - --
ANSWERS---Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
An example of an inversion is the - --ANSWERS---Pincha
Mayurasana (Forearm-Stand Pose)
