How to practice yoga correctly - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary focus when practicing yoga?
A) Achieving advanced poses quickly
B) Competing with others
C) Ignoring physical limitations
D) Mindful movement and breath awareness
  • 2. What is the purpose of ujjayi breath?
A) To cool the body down
B) To calm the mind and generate internal heat
C) To increase heart rate
D) To create a loud noise
  • 3. How should you enter and exit a yoga pose?
A) Holding your breath
B) Without paying attention to breath
C) Slowly and with control
D) Quickly and forcefully
  • 4. What is the importance of proper alignment in yoga?
A) To increase flexibility quickly
B) To prevent injuries and maximize benefits
C) To impress the instructor
D) To look aesthetically pleasing
  • 5. What should you do if you feel pain during a yoga pose?
A) Hold your breath
B) Ignore the pain and continue
C) Push through the pain
D) Ease out of the pose or modify it
  • 6. What is Savasana?
A) A relaxation pose at the end of a practice
B) A fast-paced flow sequence
C) A standing meditation
D) A challenging balancing pose
  • 7. How should your gaze (Drishti) be during a yoga practice?
A) Soft and focused on a single point
B) Wandering around the room
C) Closed
D) Staring intensely at yourself in the mirror
  • 8. What is the role of props in yoga?
A) To support and modify poses for accessibility
B) To make poses more difficult
C) To show off your flexibility
D) To replace proper alignment
  • 9. How often should you practice yoga?
A) Only when you can do advanced poses
B) Regularly, according to your individual needs and abilities
C) Only when you feel stressed
D) Once a month
  • 10. What is the meaning of 'Namaste'?
A) Thank you
B) Goodbye
C) The divine in me bows to the divine in you
D) Good morning
  • 11. What should you eat before a yoga session?
A) Light and easily digestible food
B) Nothing at all
C) Sugary snacks
D) A large, heavy meal
  • 12. What is the importance of warming up before yoga?
A) It is not important
B) To prepare the muscles and joints for practice
C) To skip the warm-up and do the hard poses.
D) To sweat excessively
  • 13. What is the correct way to breathe in Downward-Facing Dog?
A) Holding your breath
B) Shallowly through the mouth
C) Rapidly through the nose
D) Deeply and evenly through the nose
  • 14. What is the purpose of twisting poses in yoga?
A) To compress your organs uncomfortably
B) To make you dizzy
C) To detoxify the body and improve spinal mobility
D) To test your flexibility
  • 15. What should you do if you have a pre-existing medical condition?
A) Only do advanced poses
B) Ignore your condition and just start
C) Avoid all physical activity
D) Consult with your doctor before starting yoga
  • 16. What is the best type of clothing to wear for yoga?
A) Expensive designer clothing
B) Comfortable and breathable clothing
C) Heavy, bulky clothing
D) Tight and restrictive clothing
  • 17. What is a 'vinyasa'?
A) A sequence of poses linked with breath
B) A type of meditation
C) A yoga philosophy
D) A single, static pose
  • 18. Why is it important to stay hydrated during yoga?
A) To interrupt your practice frequently
B) It's not important to drink
C) To make you feel bloated
D) To replenish fluids lost through sweating
  • 19. What is 'Ahimsa' in the context of yoga?
A) Non-violence and compassion towards yourself and others
B) Indifference
C) Aggression
D) Competition
  • 20. What is the primary benefit of balancing poses?
A) Decreased balance
B) Improved focus and concentration
C) Increased anger
D) Rapid weight loss
  • 21. How long should you hold a yoga pose?
A) Just for a second or two
B) Until you become completely numb
C) As long as possible, even if it hurts
D) Long enough to feel the stretch without strain
  • 22. What is the role of a yoga instructor?
A) To perform all the poses perfectly
B) To guide and support students in their practice
C) To force students into advanced poses
D) To judge students' abilities
  • 23. What is Pranayama?
A) Meditation techniques
B) Stretching exercises
C) Breathing exercises in yoga
D) A type of yoga music
  • 24. What does 'modifying' a yoga pose mean?
A) Completely skipping the pose
B) Making the pose more difficult
C) Ignoring your limitations
D) Adjusting the pose to suit your body's needs
  • 25. What is the best time of day to practice yoga?
A) Only at midnight
B) Only at sunrise
C) Whenever it fits into your schedule
D) Only at sunset
  • 26. What should you do if you feel dizzy during a pose?
A) Hold your breath to stop the dizziness
B) Slowly come out of the pose and rest
C) Ignore the dizziness and continue
D) Push through the dizziness
  • 27. What is the ultimate goal of yoga?
A) Impressing others with advanced poses
B) Perfect physical fitness
C) Extreme flexibility
D) Union of mind, body, and spirit
  • 28. Why is it important to listen to your body during yoga?
A) To push yourself beyond your limits
B) To compare yourself to others
C) To ignore any signals of discomfort
D) To prevent injuries and respect your limitations
  • 29. What is the correct position of your spine in Tadasana (Mountain Pose)?
A) Neutral and elongated
B) Rounded and hunched
C) Overly arched
D) Completely stiff
  • 30. Where should your attention be focused during your yoga practice?
A) On your appearance in the mirror
B) On your breath and the sensations in your body
C) On the people around you
D) On your to-do list
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