YRFC: Types ofYOGA

Question 1

Which style of yoga was popularized by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya in the early 20th century?

Answer 1

Hatha Yoga

Question 2

Which style of yoga seeks to ‘uncoil’ a snake, or serpent at the base of the spine through a series of poses, pranayama, sounds, and meditation?

Answer 2

Kundalini yoga

Question 3

Which style of yoga encompasses many different genres, but is known for its focus on a ‘flow’ between different postures?

Answer 3

Vinyasa Yoga

Question 4

Which style of yoga follows a Vinyasa flow in a heated room?

Answer 4

Hot yoga

Question 5

Which style of yoga came from a background of martial arts and Taoist philosophy?

Answer 5

Yin yoga

Question 6

Which style of yoga is typically considered the basis of many other yoga styles, combining the use of deep breathing and different postures to achieve a meditative state?

Answer 6

Hatha yoga

Question 7

Sanskrit, this word translates into “Strong, Willful, or Forceful”.

Answer 7

Hatha

Question 8

Ashtanga Yoga has students practice different pre-defined sequences based on their skill level, and is a sub-genre of which style of yoga?

Answer 8

Vinyasa Yoga

Question 9

Which word translates to “Coiled Serpant” or “Coiled Snake” in Sanskrit?

Answer 9

Kundalini

Question 10

Which of these genres of yoga focuses on the use of Kriyas for the class sequence?

Answer 10

Kundalini yoga

Question 11

Which of these genres of yoga derives its name from Taoist philosophy?

Answer 11

Yin Yoga

Question 12

Which style of yoga was originally developed for students recovering from an illness or injury?

Answer 12

Restorative yoga.