Core Power Teacher Training: Basic History of Yoga Exam | Verified
Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
Vedic Period
Answer:
2000-1000 BC (Initial references to yoga: Breath control, philosophy, spirituality). Spiritual, Ritualistic,
Birth of Hinduism.
Question:
Pre-Classical Yoga
Answer:
1000 BC (Brahmanas and Upanishads orally composed). Priests/leaders arise.
Question:
Epic Period
Answer:
500 BC (Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita orally composed. Philosophy and practice takes shape.). Guide to
reaching spiritual enlightenment as BEING part of world, not separate from it.
Question:
Classical Period
Answer:
200 CE (Patanjali writes Yoga Sutra/8 limbs - backbone of modern yoga).
Question:
Post
Answer:
Classical Yoga - 500 BC - 1900 CE (Styles/schools of yoga emerge based on Yoga Sutras/8 limbs).
Question:
Modern Age
Answer:
1900 CE - Present (Yoga comes to USA, Hatha is influenced by gymnastics, hybrid Vinyasa stems from
British in India). Philosophy: Teach to the student. Drawing awareness to yoga.
Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
Vedic Period
Answer:
2000-1000 BC (Initial references to yoga: Breath control, philosophy, spirituality). Spiritual, Ritualistic,
Birth of Hinduism.
Question:
Pre-Classical Yoga
Answer:
1000 BC (Brahmanas and Upanishads orally composed). Priests/leaders arise.
Question:
Epic Period
Answer:
500 BC (Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita orally composed. Philosophy and practice takes shape.). Guide to
reaching spiritual enlightenment as BEING part of world, not separate from it.
Question:
Classical Period
Answer:
200 CE (Patanjali writes Yoga Sutra/8 limbs - backbone of modern yoga).
Question:
Post
Answer:
Classical Yoga - 500 BC - 1900 CE (Styles/schools of yoga emerge based on Yoga Sutras/8 limbs).
Question:
Modern Age
Answer:
1900 CE - Present (Yoga comes to USA, Hatha is influenced by gymnastics, hybrid Vinyasa stems from
British in India). Philosophy: Teach to the student. Drawing awareness to yoga.
