Question 1 of 44

1. Question
Which scripture is regarded as the most precise and scientific text ever written on yoga philosophy?
- The Bhagavad Gita
- B.K.S. Iyengar's "Light on Yoga"
- D. Frawley's "Yoga the Greater Tradition"
- Tirumalai Krishnamacharya's "Yoga Rahasya"
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Question 2 of 44

2. Question
Why are asanas practiced according to Patanjali?
- To obtain a strong and flexible spine and body to not to be affected by the dualities of opposites
- To obtain a strong and flexible spine and body to sit in meditation postures for long periods of time
- To obtain a strong and flexible body to take cool photos
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Question 3 of 44

3. Question
What is Kriya Yoga or Shatkarma?
- The practices of Kundalini Yoga
- The six actions of physical and mental purification
- The practice of self discipline, self study and meditation with Om chanting
- The six actions of purification of the gross, causal, and subtle bodies
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Question 4 of 44

4. Question
What are the 3 types of ancestral yoga?
- Causal yoga, Astral yoga, Bliss yoga
- Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga
- Kriya yoga, Tantra yoga, Raja yoga
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Question 5 of 44

5. Question
Why is Shatkarma or Kriya Yoga practiced?
- To develop strength, flexibility and balance
- To approach samadhi and weaken the kleshas
- To cleanse the body of impurities
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Question 6 of 44

6. Question
The Sanskrit term Savasana is translated in English as:
- Corpse pose
- Cadaver pose
- Death pose
- All of the above
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Question 7 of 44

7. Question
Which are the 4 best asanas according to the Hathayoga Pradipika?
- Savasana (Corpse's Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Padmasana (lotus), and Siddhasana (Adept's Pose)
- Siddhasana (Adept’s Pose), Padmasana (lotus pose), Simhasana (lion’s pose), and Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Padmasana (lotus), and Siddhasana (Adept's Pose), and Savasana (Corpse's Pose)
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Question 8 of 44

8. Question
Patanjali’s aphorism Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha means:
- Yoga is the control of the fluctuations of the mind
- Yoga is the complete stopping of the fluctuations of the mind
- Yoga is the cessation of cravings
- Yoga is the stopping of ignorance
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Question 9 of 44

9. Question
What is the definition of Ayurveda?
- Science of life
- Spirit of life
- Science of health
- Folk medicine
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Question 10 of 44

10. Question
Name 3 alignment cues of Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
- Hands shoulders distance apart, eyes of the elbows pointing toward chest, scapulas up, chin to sternum and gaze toward your navel
- Hands hip distance apart, triceps wrapped under, scapulas down, feet hip distance apart, neck and head along same line as the spine
- Hands shoulder distance apart, eyes of the elbows pointing toward chest, feet hip distance apart, heels toward the floor, chin to sternum and gaze toward your navel
- Hands shoulders distance apart, triceps wrapped under, scapulas down, neck and head along same line as spine
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Question 11 of 44

11. Question
Associate each of the 3 Gunas of the mind with their corresponding qualities
Sort elements
- Energy, action
- Inertia, materiality
- Balance, equanimity
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Question 12 of 44

12. Question
What very important task do we practice in Savasana?
- Breath retentions
- Yoga nidra
- Visualizations
- To simply be
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Question 13 of 44

13. Question
Associate each of the 3 Gunas of the mind with their corresponding diety from the Trimūrti triad of deities: Brahma, the Creator; Vishnu, the preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer.
Sort elements
- Tamas
- Sattva
- Rajas
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Question 14 of 44

14. Question
Originally yoga was about…
- …philosophy, meditation, and pranayama, but not about asana
- …asana, meditation, and pranayama, but not about philosophy
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Question 15 of 44

15. Question
Associate each of the 3 Gunas with their corresponding food type
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- Rajasic food, promoting motivation and attachment to the ego
- Tamasic food, promoting diseases and making the mind sluggish
- Sattvic food, promoting purity and clarity of mind
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Question 16 of 44

16. Question
What is Prana?
- A mantra
- Life-giving force
- A controlled exhalation
- A yogic lifestyle
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Question 17 of 44

17. Question
Which elements are each of the 3 Doshas composed of?
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- Pitta
- Vata
- Kapha
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Question 18 of 44

18. Question
What is the name of the Throat Chakra in Sanskrit?
- Sahasrara
- Vishuddha
- Anahata
- Ajna
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Question 19 of 44

19. Question
Re-order the five different sections of the spine from top (head) to bottom (lower back)
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine
- Cervical spine
- Coccyx
- Sacrum
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Question 20 of 44

20. Question
Associate each Sanskrit term with its English equivalent
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- Throat lock
- Abdominal lock
- Root lock
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Question 21 of 44

21. Question
According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, sutra 1.2 “Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha”, what is Vritti?
- It is the variations of the mind, different types of mind such as negative mind and positive mind.
- It is the fluctuation of the mind. Mental movements that occur while we practice meditation. Jumping from one idea to another.
- They are the states of the mind that can be right (being right), wrong (making mistakes), imagination (visualizing), having deep dreams, or remembering past lives.
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Question 22 of 44

22. Question
According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, how is Nirodha achieved? (choose the best answer)
- Nirodha is mind control. It is achieved with a lot of practice of postures, pranayamas and meditation.
- Nirodha is the control, restraint, or cessation of mental fluctuations or vrittis. It is achieved by stabilizing thoughts with deep meditation.
- Nirodha is the restriction of mental movements or vrittis. It is achieved with the practice of yoga and self-study.
- Nirodha is the control or cessation of the vrittis and is achieved with practice and detachment for prolonged and consistent periods of time.
- Nirodha is our state of mind beyond the desires and aversions that are achieved after mastering pranayamas.
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Question 23 of 44

23. Question
What happens when Nirodha is achieved?
- One can begin to practice the 8 limbs of yoga: yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi.
- Your True Self remains in its essence.
- You are absorbed by the Vrittis.
- Your True Self and Vrittis remain in their essence.
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How do you feel when you are centered?
Question 24 of 44

24. Question
What does Patanjali refer to as “vairagya” or detachment?
- The self-control of those who abandon old habits and live through Vedic philosophy.
- The self-control of those who stop being materialist and lead a simple life.
- The self-control of those who have no desire for sensory objects.
- The self-control of those who renounce their religion and what generates dislikes and doubts.
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Question 25 of 44

25. Question
What are the 5 Yamas?
- They are non-violence, truthfulness, self-discipline, the renunciation of possessions, and surrendering to the divine.
- They are the 5 gods of life and death.
- They are non-violence, contentment, self-discipline, self-study and surrendering to the divine.
- They are non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, the direction of sexual energy towards divinity (Brahmacharya), and the renunciation of possessions.
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Question 26 of 44

26. Question
Asana should NOT be performed this way:
- Holding the breath
- Flexible and with strength
- Focusing and balancing
- Calm and steady
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Question 27 of 44

27. Question
What is the best advice to balance Pitta dosha?
- Pay special attention to positioning to get the best results
- Favor hot yoga to enhance the cleansing effects of your practice
- Emphasize a relaxed practice, focusing on exhalation
- Perform better than, or at least keep up with, the others in the class.
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Question 28 of 44

28. Question
Which group of pranayama is best for pacifying pitta dosha for pitta person?
- Bhramari & Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati & Suryabhedana
- Ujjayi & Nadhi Sodhana
- Sitkali & Sitali
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Question 29 of 44

29. Question
The limb of Asana practice in Yoga
- Only affects the physical
- Increases Tamas guna of mind
- Creates a rajassic mind
- Prepares for meditative practice and states
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Question 30 of 44

30. Question
Which type of yoga is not a physical practice, but is a path of knowledge, the truth that we are all one, united Divine force?
- Karma Yoga
- Jnana Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Bhakti Yoga
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Question 31 of 44

31. Question
Which of the following is NOT true of the main texts of the yoga tradition?
- They outline the eight steps or limbs of yoga
- Composed of 4 main teachings passed down verbally
- They are the original thoughts of sage Patanjali
- The Rigveda is one of them
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Question 32 of 44

32. Question
Which is NOT Karma Yoga?
- Selfless service, giving without expecting anything in return
- Giving money to charity or doing volunteering work
- Communal support, helping your neighbors
- Awakening primordial energy
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Question 33 of 44

33. Question
What is one word that occurs in every chapter of the Gita?
- Maya
- Avidya
- Yoga
- Sanyasa
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Question 34 of 44

34. Question
Which is a counterpose for Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)?
- Savasana (Corpe Pose)
- Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
- Halasana (Plow Pose)
- Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
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Question 35 of 44

35. Question
Which of the following attributes satisfies the criteria for Sattvic food?
- Spicy, hot, bitter, sour, and pungent
- Pure, essential, and vital
- unnatural, overcooked, stale, left over, and processed food
- None of the above
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Question 36 of 44

36. Question
Which of the following is not Kleshas?
- Asmita (selfishness)
- Trishna (craving)
- Avigya (ignorance)
- Raga (attachment)
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Question 37 of 44

37. Question
Which is the stress hormone?
- Insulin
- Cortisol
- Melatonin
- Serotonin
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Question 38 of 44

38. Question
The ideal ratio of Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka is:
- 1:2:4
- 2:4:1
- 1:4:2
- 2:4:2
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Question 39 of 44

39. Question
Which is the ultimate Purushartha (goal of human life)?
- Dharma (righteousness)
- Kama (desire)
- Artha (wealth)
- Moksha (liberation)
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Question 40 of 44

40. Question
At which chakra the union of Ida and Pingala nadis take place?
- Vishuddhi (throat)
- Svadhisthana (sacral)
- Anahata (heart)
- Muladhara (root)
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Question 41 of 44

41. Question
Which of these is not an important consideration before teaching an asana class?
- Freshness of air
- Clean Environment
- Availability of food and water supplies
- Enough space for students to sit
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Question 42 of 44

42. Question
The word “Yoga” is derived from Sanskrit root
- Yaju
- Yuj
- Riju
- None of the above
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Question 43 of 44

43. Question
Which of these is characterized by activity or movement?
- Sattva
- Rajas
- Tamas
- Nirudh
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Question 44 of 44

44. Question
What is the key feature of Yoga practice?
- Maintaining posture
- Breathing in and out during practice
- Maintaining normal breathing
- Awareness
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