Week 8

Question 1

What does the Sanskrit word Mudra mean? 
seal, gesture, mark
palms together
finger postures
mood

Answer 1

Seal, gesture, mark

Question 2

True or false: Each finger is associated with a different element

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Adi Mudra is best used to sooth and calm the nervous system. It encourages which of the following? 
Receptivity
Energizing
Forgetfulness
Grounding

Answer 3

Grounding

Question 4

Describe what Anjali Mudra looks like

Answer 4

Prayer hands, in front of the heart

Question 5

What is important to remember when giving hands-on adjustments/assists? *
ground the thing that’s grounded in order to let the moving thing move
move slowly (slowly add & reduce intensity)
get student permission
all of the above

Answer 5

All of the above

Question 6

What is the most appropriate order in which to approach assisting your students? *
physical (structural), physical (energetic), verbal, visual
verbal, visual, physical (energetic), physical (structural)
visual, physical (energetic), verbal, physical (structural)

Answer 6

verbal, visual, physical (energetic), physical (structural)

Question 7

Which of the following asana is suitable for most pregnant women? *
Shalabhasana - Locust
Malasana - Garland
Urdhva Vrksasana - Handstand
Parvritta Utkatasana - Twisted Chair

Answer 7

Malasana - Garland

Question 8

Which THREE areas would be safest to focus on in a regular class to help a pregnant student during their pregnancy? *
Deep hip openers like pigeon pose
Strengthen their core muscles through planks
Take savasana on their back to relax
Strengthen the pelvic floor
Deep twisting
Stretch the low back

Answer 8

Strengthen their core muscles through planks
Strengthen the pelvic floor
Stretch the low back

Question 9

Is yoga therapy most appropriate for chronic or acute conditions?

Answer 9

Chronic