finals

Question 1

This is the physical and mental branch that aims to prime the body and mind.

Answer 1

Hatha yoga

Question 2

This branch involves meditation and strict adherence to a series of disciplinary steps known as the eight limbs of yoga.

Answer 2

Raja yoga

Question 3

This is a path of service that aims to create a future free from negativity
and selfishness.

Answer 3

Karma yoga

Question 4

This aims to establish the path of devotion, a positive way to channel
emotions and cultivate acceptance and tolerance.

Answer 4

Bhakti yoga

Question 5

This branch of yoga is about wisdom, the path of the scholar, and
developing the intellect through study.

Answer 5

Jnana yoga

Question 6

This is the pathway of ritual, ceremony, or consummation of a relationship.

Answer 6

Tantra yoga

Question 7

The crown chakra, which is at the crown of the head, symbolizes spiritual
connection.

Answer 7

Sahasrara

Question 8

Located between the eyebrows, the third eye chakra has to do with intuition.

Answer 8

Ajna

Question 9

The throat chakra corresponds to immunity and verbal communication.

Answer 9

Vishuddha

Question 10

The heart chakra, which is in the center of the chest, influences professional
and personal relationships. Any imbalances in this chakra will affect
oxygen, hormones, tissue, and organ control.

Answer 10

Anahata

Question 11

The solar plexus chakra is in the stomach area. It corresponds to self
confidence, wisdom, and self-discipline.

Answer 11

Manipura

Question 12

The sacral chakra, which is beneath the belly button, connects
pleasure, well-being, and vitality.

Answer 12

Svadhishthana

Question 13

The root chakra, which is at the base of the spine, connects the mind and
body to the earth to keep a person grounded. It controls the sciatic nerves and the parasympathetic nervous system.

Answer 13

Muladhara

Question 14

This type of yoga practice uses ancient yoga teachings. However, it became popular during the 1970s. This applies the same poses and sequences that rapidly link every movement
to breath.

Answer 14

Ashtanga yoga

Question 15

People practice _______ yoga, also known as hot yoga, in artificially heated rooms at a temperature of nearly 105oF and 40% humidity. It consists of 26 poses and a sequence of two breathing exercises.

Answer 15

Bikram yoga

Question 16

This is a generic term for any type of yoga that teaches physical poses. This type of yoga classes usually serves as a gentle introduction to the basic poses of yoga.

Answer 16

Hatha yoga

Question 17

This type of yoga practice focuses on finding the correct alignment in each pose with the help of a range of props, such as blocks, blankets, straps, chairs, and bolsters.

Answer 17

Iyengar yoga

Question 18

This type teaches practitioners to know, accept, and learn from the body. A student of this type of yoga learns to find their own level of practice by looking inward. The classes usually begin with breathing exercises and gentle stretches, followed by a series of individual poses and final relaxation.

Answer 18

Kripalu yoga

Question 19

__________ is a system of meditation that aims to release pent-up energy. This type of yoga class typically begins with chanting and ends with singing. In between, it features asana, pranayama, and meditation that aim to create a specific outcome.

Answer 19

Kundalini yoga

Question 20

In the late 1980s, practitioners developed this active and athletic type of yoga based on the traditional Ashtanga system.

Answer 20

Power yoga

Question 21

This system uses a five-point philosophy as its foundation. This philosophy maintains that proper breathing, relaxation, diet, exercise, and positive thinking work together to create a
healthy yogic lifestyle. People practicing this type of yoga use 12 basic asanas, which they precede with Sun Salutations and follow with Savasana.

Answer 21

Sivananda

Question 22

_________ focuses on form over function, breath and adaptation, repetition and holding, and the art and science of sequencing.

Answer 22

Viniyoga

Question 23

__________ places its focus on holding passive poses for long periods of time. This style of yoga targets deep tissues, ligaments, joints, bones, and fascia.

Answer 23

Yin yoga

Question 24

___________ uses poses that practitioners have created with pregnant people in mind. This yoga style can help people get back into shape after giving birth, and support health during pregnancy.

Answer 24

Prenatal yoga

Question 25

This is a relaxing method of yoga. A person spends this type of yoga class in four or five simple poses, using props such as blankets and bolsters to sink into deep relaxation without exerting any effort when holding the pose.

Answer 25

Restorative yoga

Question 26

___________ is the often considered the most athletic yoga style. This was adapted from ashtanga yoga in the 1980s. Many types of yoga can also be considered vinyasa flows such as ashtanga, power yoga, and prana.

Answer 26

Vinyasa yoga

Question 27

__________ is a modern-day version of hatha yoga, most similar to vinyasa in that it focuses on alignment, but with more focus on the mind-body-heart connection. It focuses on spirals and how each body part should be moving, and it’s also known for its emphasis on heart opening. Expect to often stop in class and gather around a student as the instructor breaks down a pose.

Answer 27

Anusara

Question 28

________ was founded in 1984 by Sharon Ganon and David Life. It is mainly vinyasa-flow-style classes infused with Hindu spiritual teachings. At its core, this style emphasizes connection to Earth as a living being, so most devotees follow their vegetarian philosophy.
A series of chants usually open the beginning of class followed up by a series of poses that align with the five tenets of this type of yoga and philosophy.

Answer 28

Jivamukti