AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which style of yoga was popularized by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
in the early 20th century? - CORRECT ANSWER Hatha Yoga
Which style of yoga seeks to 'uncoil' a snake, or serpent at the base of
the spine through a series of poses, pranayama, sounds, and meditation?
- CORRECT ANSWER Kundalini Yoga
Which style of yoga encompasses many different genres, but is known
for its focus on a 'flow' between different postures? - CORRECT
ANSWER Vinyasa Yoga
Which style of yoga follows a Vinyasa flow in a heated room?
- CORRECT ANSWER Hot Yoga
Which style of yoga came from a background of martial arts and
Taoist philosophy? - CORRECT ANSWER Yin Yoga
Which style of yoga is typically considered the basis of many other
yoga styles, combining the use of deep breathing and different postures
to achieve a meditative state? - CORRECT ANSWER Hatha Yoga
In Sanskrit, this word translates into "Strong, Willful, or Forceful".
- CORRECT ANSWER Hatha
Ashtanga Yoga has students practice different pre-defined sequences
,based on their skill level, and is a sub-genre of which style of yoga? -
CORRECT ANSWER Vinyasa Yoga
Which word translates to "Coiled Serpant" or "Coiled Snake" in Sanskrit?
- CORRECT ANSWER Kundalini
Which of these genres of yoga focuses on the use of Kriyas for the
class sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER Kundalini Yoga
Which of these genres of yoga derives its name from Taoist philosophy?
- CORRECT ANSWER Yin Yoga
Which style of yoga was originally developed for students
recovering from an illness or injury? - CORRECT ANSWER
Restorative Yoga
Which style of yoga relies heavily on the use of props and focuses on
achieving proper alignment for each pose? - CORRECT ANSWER
Iyengar Yoga
Rehearsing yoga cues before your classes is a good practice. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following is the best way to cue? - CORRECT ANSWER
Breath + Side + Pose Name + Cues
Beginner level students might need more cueing than advanced
level students. - CORRECT ANSWER True
We should demo poses the whole time in our classes -
CORRECT ANSWER False
,What type of class might need demoing more than others? -
CORRECT ANSWER Beginner Level
If a student asks us a question, and we don't know the answer, it is a
good practice to pretend we do know the answer. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
For students with knee issues, we use a thicker mat or
to help. - CORRECT ANSWER
Folded Blanket
Using a strap cannot help a student enhance which of the following?
- CORRECT ANSWER Savasana
Which of the following is a tool that can be used during Savasana?
- CORRECT ANSWER Music, Eye Pillow, and/or Candle
are a good alternative to regular candles
- CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Candles
If we are teaching a power yoga class, our music should be more
? - CORRECT ANSWER Upbeat
If we are teaching a restorative yoga class, our music should be more
? - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxing
Essential oils can be used in the beginning or of
class.
- CORRECT ANSWER End
, We should always make sure students do not have allergies before
offering aromatherapy during class. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Muladhara - CORRECT ANSWER Root
Chakra "Root Support" Red Earth
Base of Spine
Swadhisthana - CORRECT ANSWER Sacral Chakra
:One's own
base"
Orange
Water
Pelvic Area
Manipura - CORRECT ANSWER Solar Plexus
Chakra "Jewel city"
Yellow Fire
Upper abdomen, above the navel
Anahata - CORRECT ANSWER Heart
Chakra "Unstuck"
Green Air
Heart area
Vishudda - CORRECT ANSWER Throat
Chakra "Very pure"
Blue Sound Throat
Ajna - CORRECT ANSWER Third Eye
Chakra "to perceive"