Subtle Energies in Yoga

Question 1

In Sanskrit the word ‘vayu’ means which of the following?

Answer 1

Wind

Question 2

The term ‘nadis’ means which of the following in Sanskrit?

Answer 2

Flow or channel

Question 3

Nadis can be kept open and flowing through which of the following practices?

Answer 3

Regular asana practice, meditation and pranayama

Question 4

Ida Nadi flows through the left side of the body.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

Pingala Nadi connects the analytical and thinking self. True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Pingala Nadi is associated with which of the following?

Answer 6

Masculine energy.

Question 7

Apana Vayu is the _________________ flow of energy.

Answer 7

Downward

Question 8

Prana Vayu is located in which area of the body?

Answer 8

Chest

Question 9

Vyana Vayu is located in which area of the body?

Answer 9

Central Nervous System

Question 10

Samana Vayu is related to which of the following?

Answer 10

Metabolism

Question 11

Udana Vayu impacts which of the following?

Answer 11

Speech, growth and expression

Question 12

The nadis are similar in concept to the meridians of ancient Chinese acupuncture.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

There should be balance between which of the following nadis?

Answer 13

Pingala and Ida