Test 3

Question 1

Prime muscle of respiration

Answer 1

Diaphragm

Question 2

Benefits of nose breathing- know at least 3

Answer 2

Better Diaphragm Activation

Warms and Filters Air

Increases Nitric Acid

• Regulated Blood Pressure
• Boosts Immune System
• Kills Cancer Cells, Bacteria, and Virus’
• Aids in Muscular Control, Balance and Coordination
• Improves Rib Mobility/Flexibility
• Improves Spine and CNS Health

-Some Claim Brain Benefits from Increased O2 by Diffusion through
Nasal Passage

Question 3

What happens at the Alveolar of the lungs( what is the “drug deal”)

Answer 3

Diffusion:
O2 and CO2 exchange places at the alveolar and capillary junction
moving in the direction of greater concentration to lesser.
Transportation
: O2 is then transported via the bloodstream and circulatory
system to every cell in the body.

Question 4

Why oxygen is important- what it does for the cells in a broad sense

Answer 4

Oxygen is vital to support cell respiration- The process of energy metabolism of living
organisms.
The energy (or power) of every cell to perform their function comes from this process
- O2 is a vital role in this chain of events. Also vital for removal of waste.

Question 5

Yogic purposes of Respiration

Answer 5

Life and Vitality

Bridges: Mind & Body, Emotional & Physical

Connects: Us to Nervous System, Mood, Mind, &
Psychological State.

Cleansing

Healing

Mental Focus

Question 6

the respiratory system is both

Answer 6

voluntary and involuntary

Question 7

Sushumna

Answer 7

Central Spiritual Channel

Center of the Spinal Cord

Originates from Root Chakra ends at Crown

Must be flowing for success in Meditation

Connects the Chakras

Question 8

Ida

Answer 8

Flows from Left side of Root chakra

Crisscrosses through each chakra

Ends on the Left Side of Third Eye Chakra

Passive, Introvert, Feminine, Moon (Chandra)

Parasympathetic

Question 9

Pingala

Answer 9

Starts Right Side of Root Chakra

Crisscrosses through the Chakras

Ends at Right Side Anja (Third Eye) Chakra

Active, Extrovert, Masculine, Sun (Surya)

Sympathetic

Question 10

Annamaya Kosha

Answer 10

Physical Body

Tangible visible body governed by food and water

Question 11

Pranamaya Kosha

Answer 11

The Vital Energy, Breath, or Life Force Body
This is the life energy that governs your biological processes, from breathing to digestion to the circulation of
your blood

Question 12

Manomaya Kosha

Answer 12

The Mental Body
the apparatus responsible for our sensory and motor activities and our day-
to-day awareness when we’re functioning “on automatic.” It processes input from our five senses and
responds reflexively. When we move through life passively, reacting to our environment rather than actively
shaping it, our awareness is focused here.

Question 13

Vijnanamaya Kosha

Answer 13

Wisdom, Psychic or Higher Mental Body

it encompasses all the functions of the higher mind, including conscience and will

Question 14

Anandamaya Kosha

Answer 14

your truest self, Transcendental or Bliss Body
extremely important in yoga because it’s the final and thinnest veil standing between our ordinary awareness and our higher Self. Many individuals who’ve had near-death experiences
have reported experiencing a brilliant white light radiating all-embracing wisdom and unconditional love

Question 15

which kosha contains the vayus

Answer 15

Pranayama Kosha

Question 16

Vayus effect on health of the body

Answer 16

by simply bringing their focus and awareness to them. Through this conscious control and cultivation they were able to create optimal health and well-being

Question 17

What are the Nadis

Answer 17

PATHWAYS/CHANNELS OF PRANA
Claims report 72,000 Nadis
All stem from the 3 primary Nadis

Question 18

What are the Vayus and which kosha contains the vayus

Answer 18

Pranamaya Kosha
Prana Vayu - Chest
Apana Vayu - Pelvis
Samana Vayu - Navel
Udona Vayu - Throat
Vyana Vayu - Whole Body

Question 19

Where the major organs and parts are located in your body- right compared to left especially

Answer 19

Lungs - Right and left lungs one on each side of chest within rib cage on either side of and
Deep to heart
Heart - Left, Anterior side within chest
Kidneys - Right side extending from front clear to back just within the lower ribs
Liver - Right side extending from front clear to back just within the lower ribs
Stomach - Left side next to liver anterior side
Small Intestine -
Large intestine -
Bladder -

Question 20

Definition of Veins and Arteries

Answer 20

Veins carry blood back to the heart, Arteries carry blood away from the heart

Question 21

Action of Atrium and Ventricles

Answer 21

Blood goes into the right atrium
right ventricle pumps the blood to the lungs
From the lungs blood moves back into the left atrium
Left ventricle has a bigger muscle to pump blood out to the whole body

Question 22

A pose that would affect the digestive system- massage it

Answer 22

Forward Folds 
Back Bends (Backbends give people permission to let the belly go, always compressing 
the belly causes digestive problems) 
Twists
 Inversions

Question 23

How Kidneys maintain homeostasis

Answer 23

Responsible for the homeostasis of water. Filters out water.
When you drink less water the kidneys filter out the toxins and hold onto the water.

Question 24

Effects of Meditation on the brain

Answer 24

Affects emotional processing in brain outside of meditation
Improves emotional stability and response to stress
Improved performance on attention-based tasks
Reduces emotional reaction to pain