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1
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What is the direct English translation of “Ayurveda”?

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Life Knowledge

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2
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The gluteus maximus must vigorously contract in backbends.

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?

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3
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Parsvottanasana (pyramid) will primarily stretch _____.

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?

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4
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The fascia creates a continuous web of support that connects & covers every muscle, nerve blood vessel, bone & organ from head to toe.

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True

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5
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The Vasisthasana (side plank), it is important to:

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f) b & c only

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6
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What elements make up Kapha?

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Earth & water

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7
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In Vrksasana (tree), the bent knee should be pointing:

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To the side only as much as you can while keeping the pelvis facing forward.

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8
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Which muscle supports the lumbar spine & can be active through most of the practice because it is not dependent on the movement or position of the body?

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Transverse abdominis

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9
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As a teacher, when teaching the chakras, it is key for you to have your students take the time to notice where they are starting from.

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True

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10
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Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, which lead progressively to liberation, include _______.

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?

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11
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Which is usually the most accessible stretch for the external rotators of the hip?

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Figure 4

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12
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In backbends, the pelvis should be anteriorly tilted.

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False

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13
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Bandhas & mudras support & direct the flow of energy during yoga practice.

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True

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14
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Contraindications for Eka pada rajakapotasana (pigeon) include _______.

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e) a & c only

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15
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In Upavistha konasana (wide-angle seated forward bend), which of the following is lengthening/stretching the most?

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?

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16
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In Anjaneyasana (crescent lunge), the following cues all aim to support the lumbar: sacrum lengthens toward floor; cinch waist; front ribs back toward spine.

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True

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17
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Which muscles create the 3 pillars of deep support for the lumbar spine?

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?

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18
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All the following poses activate or strengthen the gluteus maximus EXCEPT ______.

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Uttanasana (standing forward fold

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19
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for the action of knitting/drawing the front ribs back in something like crescent lunge or virabhadrasana A (warrior 1)?

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Upper rectus abdominis

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20
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“Drishti” means ______.

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f) a&c only

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21
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Poses the stretch Gluteus Medius include ______.

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f) a, c & d only

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22
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The diaphragm is the primary muscle of relaxed breathing.

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True

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23
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The psoas is the only muscle that connects the spine to the leg.

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True

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24
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What are some qualities of Pitta?

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Spreading, oily, hot & sharp

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25
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The primary movement of the serratus anterior is ______.

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Scapular protraction

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26
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What elements make up Vata?

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Air & space

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27
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Incorporating visualization techniques into your meditation or yoga practice taps into which chakra?

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Ajna - the 6th chakra

28
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Which muscle is the primary stabilizer of the pelvis when standing on one leg?

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?

29
Q

In Utthita trikonasana (extended triangle or triangle), you are looking for Tadasana alignment in the torso.

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True

30
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Which of the following are the movements of the spine?

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Flexion, extension, rotation, lateral flexion

31
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The second chakra, Svadhisthana, is tied to the water element. Which of the following might you include to balance this chakra?

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e) a&b only

32
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“Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj”, which means to yoke, join or unite.

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True

33
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In Ardha chandrasana (half moon phase), the standing leg/hip is externally rotated.

A

False

34
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The ligaments contain important sensory nerves to protect from over-stretching.

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True

35
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Which one of these is NOT an alignment principle for Urdhva mukha svanasana (upward facing dog)?

A

?

36
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Tension in which muscle will be the LEAST likely to be a limiting factor for students in backbends with the arms overhead, like dancers or wheel pose?

A

?

37
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What is the best modification for someone with wrist issues in Vasisthasana (side plank)?

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Forearm on the floor

38
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What is the most refined state of Vata that animates & enlivens us?

A

Prana

39
Q

When teaching a class to balance Muladhara, the best poses to include in your sequence would be ______.

A

Hip openers

40
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In Virabhadrasana C (warrior 3 or digasana), which of the follow cues will help to square the hips to the floor?

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d) All of the above

41
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The lower arm of Gomukhasana arms (cow face) stretches what primarily?

A

?

42
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Which muscle is of primary importance when transitioning through a sun salute to support/protect the lumbar spine?

A

Transverse abdominis

43
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In order to stabilize the shoulder, you must stabilize the _____.

A

Scapula & the humeral head

44
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What are the 3 major alignment cues for twisting standing poses.

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Square hips, cinch waist, twist from thoracic spine

45
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Tension in which of the following muscles will affect respiration the LEAST?

A

?

46
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Starting with the deepest layer, which of the following are the layers of the joint?

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Bone, cartilage, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, deep muscles, superficial muscles

47
Q

In general, when cueing you will exhale when opening & expanding, lifting the arms & rising against gravity.

A

False

48
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Which muscles function to stabilize the scapula?

A

?

49
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To stretch the external rotators (includuing piriformis) you must take the hip into external rotation & flexion as you would in double pigeon.

A

True

50
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Which pose is the most specific to target a stretch in the adductors.

A

?

51
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The hyaline/articular cartilage has very little direct blood supply & no nerve innervation.

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True

52
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In Virabhadrasana B (warrior 2), the front leg is internally rotated and the back leg is externally rotated.

A

False

53
Q

In Indian philosophy, the Vedas & Upanishads are considered to be of lesser authority than the Bhagavad Gita.

A

False

54
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The benefits of mediation include:

A

f) All of the above

55
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The ida & pingala nadis spiral around sushumna, crossing each other at each chakra. Through pranayama practices, such as alternate, nostril breathing, we can bring balance & equilibrium to the nadis & our energy bodies.

A

True

56
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The primary function of the rotator cuff is to:

A

Stabilize the humeral head

57
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Which Pranayama practice is NOT contraindicated during pregnancy?

A

?

58
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In Virabhadrasana B (warrior 2), the pelvis must be square to the long edge of the mat.

A

False

59
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Which verbal cue could you give a student to help them square their hips in Parsvottanasana (pyramid)?

A

Any of the above

60
Q

The essence of Patanjali’s Sutra, the “two wings” of yoga practice are _____?

A

Diligent practice & non-attachment

61
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Which pose is best to activate/strengthen priformis?

A

Virabhadrasana B (warrior 2)

62
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In Virabhadrasana A (warrior 1), the feet are on a heel-to-heel intersection, or on a tightrope.

A

False

63
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Garudasana (eagle) requires:

A

?

64
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In Chaturanga (low push up) the biceps are eccentrically contracting.

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False

65
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Many schools of Indian philosophy contrast two aspects of existence: Purusha & Prakriti; Purusha is described as being changeless & eternal, consciousness, non-doing or witnessing.

A

?

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