Week 5

Question 1

How can a student modify warrior 3 to be less intense and demanding?

Answer 1

To have torso not be parallel to the ground
Blocks under hands
Use a wall

Question 2

What are valuable prep postures for revolved half moon and why?

Answer 2

Balance: tree pose, warrior 3, normal half moon
Twist: revolved chair pose, revolved lunge

Question 3

What is a common misalignment in tree pose?

Answer 3

Standing hip pushes outward.

Bent knee foot is placed too high for student

Question 4

In dancer pose, it’s smart to prioritize _____ over _____.

Answer 4

Stability over flexibility

Question 5

What pose does not belong in the group? *
Crescent
Triangle
Warrior 3
Dancer

Answer 5

Triangle pose (due to hip orientation)

Question 6

In half moon, the knee of the standing leg is…

Answer 6

Extended

Question 7

In Half moon, the knee of the lifted leg is…

Answer 7

Extended

Question 8

In half moon, the hip of the standing leg is…

Answer 8

Externally rotated

Question 9

When doing backbends, what is the main purpose for the airbag effect and keeping the abdominals?

Answer 9

To protect the lumbar spine

Question 10

What prop(s) can support someone in camel (ustrasana)? How would you use the prop(s)?

Answer 10

Blocks under hands between legs.

Use the wall

Question 11

In supported bridge pose, where do you recommend a student to place their block?

Answer 11

Underneath the sacrum

Between the thighs

Question 12

What does the word mantra translate to? (hint: manas + tra)

Answer 12

Tool or instrument of the mind

Question 13

From the perspective of Ayurveda, how are we connected to nature?

Answer 13

Microcosm of the microcosm

Question 14

Our essential constitution remains constant for life. *
True
False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the golden rule of Ayurvedic wisdom when out of balance?

Answer 15

Opposites heal

Question 16

Which two elements make up the dosha of kapha? *
Space/ether
Air
Fire
Water
Earth

Answer 16

Water and earth

Question 17

Which two elements make up the dosha of vata? *
Space/ether
Air
Fire
Water
Earth

Answer 17

Space and air

Question 18

According to the Ayurvedic clock, what hours are associated with the dosha Pitta? *
6-10
10-2
2-6

Answer 18

10-2

Question 19

Strong Agni results in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or immunity. Weak Agni results in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or toxicity. *
kapha, ama
ojas, ama
ama, ojas
dukha, sukha

Answer 19

Ojas, ama

Question 20

Which of these are ways that we naturally eliminate Ama, or toxins? *
perspiration
bowel movements
urination
tears
respiration
all of the above

Answer 20

All of the above