Yoga Medicine Retake Exam

Question 1

What is the direct English translation of “Ayurveda”?

Answer 1

Life Knowledge

Question 2

The gluteus maximus must vigorously contract in backbends.

Answer 2

?

Question 3

Parsvottanasana (pyramid) will primarily stretch _____.

Answer 3

?

Question 4

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

Answer 4

True

Question 5

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

Answer 5

f) b & c only

Question 6

What elements make up Kapha?

Answer 6

Earth & water

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

Transverse abdominis

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

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

Answer 10

?

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Figure 4

Question 12

In backbends, the pelvis should be anteriorly tilted.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

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

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Contraindications for Eka pada rajakapotasana (pigeon) include _______.

Answer 14

e) a & c only

Question 15

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

Answer 15

?

Question 16

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

Answer 16

True

Question 17

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

Answer 17

?

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Uttanasana (standing forward fold

Question 19

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)?

Answer 19

Upper rectus abdominis

Question 20

“Drishti” means ______.

Answer 20

f) a&c only

Question 21

Poses the stretch Gluteus Medius include ______.

Answer 21

f) a, c & d only

Question 22

The diaphragm is the primary muscle of relaxed breathing.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

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

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What are some qualities of Pitta?

Answer 24

Spreading, oily, hot & sharp

Question 25

The primary movement of the serratus anterior is ______.

Answer 25

Scapular protraction

Question 26

What elements make up Vata?

Answer 26

Air & space

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Ajna - the 6th chakra

Question 28

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

Answer 28

?

Question 29

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

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Which of the following are the movements of the spine?

Answer 30

Flexion, extension, rotation, lateral flexion

Question 31

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

Answer 31

e) a&b only

Question 32

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

Answer 32

True

Question 33

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

Answer 33

False

Question 34

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

Answer 34

True

Question 35

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

Answer 35

?

Question 36

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?

Answer 36

?

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Forearm on the floor

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Prana

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Hip openers

Question 40

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

Answer 40

d) All of the above

Question 41

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

Answer 41

?

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Transverse abdominis

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Scapula & the humeral head

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Square hips, cinch waist, twist from thoracic spine

Question 45

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

Answer 45

?

Question 46

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

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

False

Question 48

Which muscles function to stabilize the scapula?

Answer 48

?

Question 49

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

Answer 49

True

Question 50

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

Answer 50

?

Question 51

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

Answer 51

True

Question 52

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

Answer 52

False

Question 53

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

Answer 53

False

Question 54

The benefits of mediation include:

Answer 54

f) All of the above

Question 55

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.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

The primary function of the rotator cuff is to:

Answer 56

Stabilize the humeral head

Question 57

Which Pranayama practice is NOT contraindicated during pregnancy?

Answer 57

?

Question 58

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

Answer 58

False

Question 59

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

Answer 59

Any of the above

Question 60

The essence of Patanjali's Sutra, the "two wings" of yoga practice are _____?

Answer 60

Diligent practice & non-attachment

Question 61

Which pose is best to activate/strengthen priformis?

Answer 61

Virabhadrasana B (warrior 2)

Question 62

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

Answer 62

False

Question 63

Garudasana (eagle) requires:

Answer 63

?

Question 64

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

Answer 64

False

Question 65

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

Answer 65

?