yoga journal quiz

Question 1

what are three key aspects that need to be aligned in order to be healthy

Answer 1

1. mind
2. body
3. soul

Question 2

define physical literacy

Answer 2

being aware and able to understand one’s physical health

Question 3

define health

Answer 3

overall state of well being which includes physical, emotional, social, spiritual and mental

Question 4

define wellness

Answer 4

the absence of sickness

Question 5

define fitness

Answer 5

how one applies their body

Question 6

what is the origin of yoga

Answer 6

hinduism (buddhism)

Question 7

define yoga

Answer 7

definition varies include actual meaning and interpretation in explanation

Question 8

define sanskrit/ it’s importance in yoga

Answer 8

a language which originates in India and is commonly used in hinduism and buddhism

(original) vocabulary is often in Sanskrit

Question 9

3 things in life that we are in control of

Answer 9

1. attitude
2. food
3. move

Question 10

define namaste

Answer 10

a greeting meant to transfer one’s energy

Question 11

define mantra

Answer 11

a positive quote/affirmation that one may live by

Question 12

define mudra

Answer 12

a hand symbol/gesture often with a purpose

Question 13

define vinyasa

Answer 13

energy FLOW *used in sun salutations)

Question 14

define bandha

Answer 14

energy/muscular contraction

Question 15

define asana

Answer 15

physical poses

Question 16

define om

Answer 16

symbols that serve meaning

Question 17

define shanti

Answer 17

sounds such as singing, chanting, praying, etc.

Question 18

define guru

Answer 18

a spiritual teacher

Question 19

define yogi

Answer 19

a person who practices yoga

Question 20

what are the 3 Ps

Answer 20

three things that must work together in order for one’s body to function
1. physical
2. physiological
3. psychological

Question 21

define physical

Answer 21

something on the outside of one’s body utilizing the 5 sense

Question 22

define physiological

Answer 22

the vital organs on the inside of one’s body (not visible)

Question 23

define psychological

Answer 23

brain/mind

Question 24

define anatomy

Answer 24

all body parts and anatomical makeups

Question 25

define kinesiology

Answer 25

the study of the movement of the body

Question 26

what are the 3 morphs

Answer 26

bodies which everyone has 3 of
1. meso morph
2. ecto morph
3. endo morph

Question 27

what is the purpose of bones

Answer 27

• structure
• framework
• support
• protects inner organs
• movement

Question 28

what is the most important bone in a human’s body

Answer 28

spine

Question 29

what are the 2 types of spines

Answer 29

1. atlas
2. axis

Question 30

what are the 3 spinal disorders

Answer 30

1. scoliosis
2. lordosis
3. kyphosis

Question 31

define scoliosis

Answer 31

S shaped spine

Question 32

define lordosis

Answer 32

sway back (large arc)

Question 33

define kyphosis

Answer 33

hunch back

Question 34

what is the key to good posture

Answer 34

alignment of ears over shoulders over hips over knees over ankles over feet

Question 35

explain what good feet position looks like

Answer 35

• feet facing forward
• flattened (grounded)

Question 36

define contraindicative exercise

Answer 36

dangerous exercise (contradicts it’s original purpose)

Question 37

what are the steps to identifying contraindicative exercise

Answer 37

1. purpose?
2. achievable?
3. risks?
4. safe?

Question 38

what are key aspects of a sun salutation

Answer 38

• Vinyasa (flow)
• Repetition
• Cycles
• Warm up
• Asana
• Speed
• Breathing (pranayama)

Question 39

define a sun salutation

Answer 39

sanskrit: syra namaskra
a warm up which is 8 to 12 asanas long, typically preformed 2 to 3 times

Question 40

what is the meaning of the name “sun salutation”

Answer 40

refers to doing a routine in the morning to let sun into your day and salut the day

Question 41

define forest bathing

Answer 41

a walk in nature with the purpose of being in touch with nature and your surroundings involving the 5 senses

Question 42

what are the benefits of forest bathing

Answer 42

• reduces stress
• enhances clarity
• plants give off oxygen which in turn increases one’s dopamine “happy drugs”

Question 43

what is the origin of forest bathing

Answer 43

Japan during the 1980s