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Yoga is among the latest fitness crazes, but the practice has some major depth. Brush up on your knowledge of Yoga with this quiz!
What best describes yoga?
A spiritual discipline.
It is not just a form of exercise, it is the union of mind, spirit, and body. Many people don't realize the depth of yoga's history!
An aerobic workout.
A competitive sport.
A diet.
What does "Namaste†mean?
"breathe deep"
"I bow to youâ€
Ancient Sanskrit greeting, that is still in every day use in Nepal and other areas. It means "I bow to the God within you." If you have been to a yoga class, you have probably heard this greeting in the beginning or end of the class!
"think about your tasks"
"strength"
About how long ago did the philosophy of yoga begin?
In the 2000's.
5000 years ago.
It is estimated philosophy of yoga began in India about 5000 years ago! However, it has only more recently gained widespread popularity in the US.
In the last decade.
in 1880.
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Yoga exercises consist of a set of what?
Push ups
Deadlifts
Asanas
"Asanas†are what yogi's call exercises or positions. They put main emphasis on stretching and strengthening. In many types of yoga, these sets of asanas are memorized! (ex. in Bikram Yoga)
Songs
In what country did yoga originate?
France
India
Yoga originated in India! Excavation sites revealed figures resembling yoga and meditational asanas engraved into the walls! They also show gods such as Shiva practicing yoga.
America
Mexico
Which is a type of yoga?
Pigeon Yoga
Barre Yoga
Spinning Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Hatha, With this, many asanas or postures, breathing techniques, and meditations are used. It is the most commonly practiced type of yoga in the west!
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Which type of yoga is focused on calming the mind and body through usage of words and sounds?
Mantra yoga
Mantra Yoga incorporates words and sounds. The well known "Om†chant is heard in this type of yoga! "Om" has become one of the most popular mantra's and can be found printed on many pieces of clothing and products.
Power yoga
Speed Yoga
Yoga Sculpt.
Bikram Yoga is known as what type of yoga?
Restorative
Hot yoga
"Hot yoga†It is practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees! This type is excellent for increasing flexibility because the heat helps tissues to stretch.
Aerobic
Competitive
Yoga has many benefits. It is physically beneficial as well as being good for the _______?
mind
It is good for the mind! It is said to help anxiety and stress. Yoga incorporates breathing techniques and meditation which is beneficial for the mind. Next time you want to de-stress, give it a try!
hair
taste
bank account
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Which type of yoga has a western influence?
Jiu Jitsu
Power yoga
This type of yoga incorporates faster sets of poses. Vinyasa style practice where participants flow through a series of poses at a speedy pace. Westerners are typically attracted to a faster pace of fitness, matching a fast paced lifestyle!
Barre
Yin yoga
What is meditation?
The practice of mindfulness
Meditation techniques aim to develop mindfulness, concentration. Students will gain many benefits of meditation when it comes to stress, anxiety, and other conditions relative to the mind!
Fast paced breathing sequence
Way of aligning the spine
A guided diet plan
What is a religion that is strongly affiliated with yoga?
Chrisitanity
Veganism
Atheism
Buddhism
Buddhism has deep ties with yoga! Buddha was a great believer in yoga and meditation practices, and can be found in some very old engravings.
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Which of these is a common yoga pose?
Fire Starter
Downward Dog
Downward dog: In this pose the student is on their hands and knees. They form an inverted V by pushing pelvis up and pressing hands and heels to floor. They exhale while in movement.
Flip Flop
The Leap
What is a chakra?
A type of animal.
An energy point.
Chakras are believed to be part of the subtle body, not the physical body, and as such, are the meeting points of the subtle (non-physical) energy channels!
A god.
A pose.
What is a mantra?
A book.
A sacred utterance.
Can be a sound, syllable, word or group of words in Sanskrit believed to have spiritual powers. "Om" is a very powerful and popular mantra!
A god.
A student.
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Which of these is a common mantra in the yoga culture?
"Om"
Sacred sound in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. Om is said to be the sound of the universe! This mantra is particularly popular in western culture.
"Amen"
"Hakuna matata"
"Chillax"
What is a "yogi�
A trained practitioner of yoga.
A yogi or yogini is a trained practitioner of yoga. It is someone who has mastered yoga!
A newcomer to yoga.
An old book of sutras.
A weekly yoga class.
What pose matches this description? Kneeling with arms to the side, roll torso to floor and rest forehead on the ground.
Tall warrior
Childs pose
In child's pose we knee with arms to the side, roll torso to floor and rest forehead on the ground. Many yoga poses mimic a physical being or animal!
Sun warrior
Inversion
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There are 6 major types of yoga? Raja, Karma, bhakti, janana, tantra and _______?
Hatha
Hatha is the most common type of yoga today. There are many forms of this yoga! Ex. hot hatha.
Childs
Sun
Barre
Which major type of yoga is most commonly practiced in the US?
Yin
Hatha
There are many varying schools of this yoga practice! Postures, movements, and breathing techniques designed to tune the body to optimal health.
Tantra
Tai Chi
The yoga philosophy believes ______ to be the most important facet of health.
Breathing
Hatha yoga utilizes pranayama, which literally means the science or control of breathing. Yoga instructors will give directions to students on moments of inhale or exhale during the class!
Running
Skin care
Reading
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Hatha yoga asanas utilize three basic movements: forward bends, backward bends, and _______.
Twisting motions.
Hatha yoga routines consist of a sequence of physical poses, or asanas, and the sequence is designed to work all parts of the body, with particular emphasis on making the spine supple and healthy and increasing circulation.
Flips.
Jumps.
Kicks.
What is an asana?
A physical pose.
Each asana is named for a common animal or being it resembles! Like sun salutations, eagle pose, child pose etc.
A type of food.
A yoga practitioner.
A deep breath.
What is a pranayama?
Type of dance.
Breathing technique.
A pranayama is a yoga breathing technique. It is believed to be the ultimate life force! Instructors will give students directions about when to inhale or exhale during certain poses!
Nutritional guideline.
Sequence of poses.
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In yoga, a pose that requires one to go upside down, is typically called a(n)___________?
Child pose.
Aerobic pose.
Inversion.
Turning upside down, or bringing the head below the heart, can stimulate our nervous system, bring more oxygen and blood flow to the brain, boost our metabolic rate and energy levels, work the core, rouse the lymphatic system, and help with circulation!
Pigeon pose.
According to yogis, what is the most important organ to health?
The kidneys.
The liver.
The skin.
The lungs.
Yogis believe that breathing is the most important function of the body! Buddhists believe that life is limited by the number of breath's we take, so make them long and deep!
What piece of written work can be considered the "bible†of yoga?
Sutta Pitaka.
Yoga 101.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Written 2,500 years ago by an Indian scholar named Patañjal penned the Yoga Sutras, 196 aphorisms that ultimately defined yoga as "the stilling of the changing states of the mind." Today, the Yoga Sutras are considered the fundamental text of yoga!
Yoga For Dummies.
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What is the Yoga Sutra word for meditation?
Savasana.
Dhyana.
Dhyana is an important sutra or "limb†because mediation is necessary to center the mind while in practice. Yoga is not only physical practice, but also the practice of mindfulness.
Namaste.
Om.
Who was the creator of Bikram Yoga?
Buddha.
Bikram Choudhury,
Bikram Choudhury, long held a copyright on a series of 26 poses which are always performed in the same way in official Bikram classes! Have you tried this?
Shiva.
Pinjabi yogus.
What is a prop that is commonly used in the practice of yoga?
Waist trainers.
Barbells.
A yoga mat.
A yoga mat! Although other props can include, towels, yoga blocks, and belts.
Elliptical machines.
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What is the main focus of restorative yoga?
To get energy.
Restoring feelings.
Restoring the nervous system.
Restoring your parasympathetic nervous system. It will reset the nervous system in a way that induces the relaxation response! This is a great type of yoga to practice in the evening to catch some ZZZzzzz's!
To sweat as much as possible.
The _____ pose is a sitting pose meant to resemble the perfect symmetry and beauty of a certain flower.
Lotus pose.
This pose resembles the beauty of a lotus flower. Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and Shiva, a major god in Hinduism, are typically shown in this pose!
Childs pose.
Pigeon pose.
Sun salutations.
Which of these is NOT a known benefit of yoga?
Improving flexibility.
Increasing circulation.
Easing back pain.
Improving taste.
Yoga has copious amounts of known benefits but improving taste is not a known benefit of the practice.
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In Yin Yoga, the practicioner is targeting ________ connective tissue.
Surface.
Deep.
Deep connective tissue is targeted. It focuses on areas that encompass a join (hips, sacrum, spine) Poses will be held for longer periods of time, giving the opportunity to meditate!
Facial.
Dorsal.
The word "yoga" is derived from the sanskrit root "yuj" meaning what?
Union.
The root "yuj" meaning "to yoke" or to join together in unison. This can be connected to the purpose of practicing yoga, where connecting the mind, inhales and exhales, as well as certain postures, are all interconnected!
Dream.
Anger.
Trust.
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