YTT 200

Question 1

What are the 3 Gunas? S.T.R.

Answer 1

Tamas, Sattva, Rajas

Question 2

Explain the Arc of class.

Answer 2

Initiate the yogic process, Warm the body, Pathway to Peak, Integration

Question 3

Why is it important to weave a theme into your class?

Answer 3

Express yoga in a larger light

Question 4

Define Bandhas

Answer 4

Energy Locks

Question 5

What are the Bandhas? MB, UB, JB, MB

Answer 5

Mula Banda (root), Uddiyana Bandha (diaphragm), Jalandhara Bandha (throat), and Maha Bbandha (all three)

Question 6

Define the Koshas.

Answer 6

Layers of Being

Question 7

What are the Koshas? AV, SV, PV, VV, UV

Answer 7

Anna-Maya-Kosha (Physical)
Prana-Maya (Life Force)
     Anana Vayu
     Samana Vayu
     Prana Vayu
     Vyana Vayu
     Udana Vayu

Question 8

Define Kleshas

Answer 8

Causes of Suffering

Question 9

What are the Kleshas? A.A.A.R.D

Answer 9

Abhinivesah (Fear)
Avidya (Ignorance)
Asmita (Ego)
Raga (Attachment)
Dvesa (Aversion)

Question 10

What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga? Y.N.A.P.P.D.D.S.

Answer 10

Yamas - external
Niyamas - internal
Asana - posture
Pranayama - breath
Pratyahara - detachment from senses
Dharana - concentration
Dhyana - meditation
Samadhi - ecstasy

Question 11

What are the Yamas? A.S.S.B.A.

Answer 11

Ahimsa - non-harming
Satya - Truthfulness
Steya - non-stealing
Brahmacharya - Moderating the Senses
Aparigraha - Non-possessiveness

Question 12

What are the Niyamas? S.S.T.S.I-P

Answer 12

Saucha - Purity
Santosha - Contentment
Tapas - Self Discipline
Svadhyaya - Self-Study and Inner Exploration
Isvara-Pranidhana - Ultimate Surrender

Question 13

Define Organic Energy

Answer 13

An outward extension of energy from the focal point through the core lines of the body to the body’s periphery, which increases expansion, flexibility, and freedom in the pose.

Question 14

Define Muscular Energy

Answer 14

A drawing of energy from the periphery of the body into a central location in the body, called a focal point. Muscular energy seeks to increase stability, strength, and physical integration in the pose.

Question 15

Where do the 4 corners of the body live?

Answer 15

Shoulders and Hips

Question 16

List the three doshas. V.P.K.

Answer 16

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Question 17

What does Satsang mean?

Answer 17

Associating with good people

Question 18

Define Vayus.

Answer 18

An energetic force that moves in a specific direction to control bodily functions and activities.

Question 19

What are the seven main chakras, bottom to top? M.S.M.A.V.A.S.

Answer 19

Muladhara, Svadisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishudda, Ajna, Sahasrara

Question 20

What are the seven forms of yoga? R.K.J.B.M.T.H.

Answer 20

Raja Yoga - Yoga of the mind
Karma Yoga - Yoga of action
Jnana Yoga - Yoga of knowledge
Bhakti Yoga - Devotion and Love
Mantra Yoga - Yoga of Primordial Sounds
Tantra Yoga - Yoga of energies
Hatha Yoga - Yoga of balance in bodies

Question 21

What are the 5 Prana Vayus? P.S.V.U.A.

Answer 21

Prana - the ways we take in energy
Samana - function of prana that digests and assimilates incoming energy
Vyana - the force that distributes prana by causing it to flow
Udana - upward energy associated with vishuddha chakra and regions above
Apana - responsible for exhalation and the downard and outward movement of energy - the elimination of waste