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How to practice yoga correctly - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary focus when practicing yoga?
A) Ignoring physical limitations
B) Competing with others
C) Achieving advanced poses quickly
D) Mindful movement and breath awareness
  • 2. What is the purpose of ujjayi breath?
A) To increase heart rate
B) To create a loud noise
C) To cool the body down
D) To calm the mind and generate internal heat
  • 3. How should you enter and exit a yoga pose?
A) Quickly and forcefully
B) Holding your breath
C) Slowly and with control
D) Without paying attention to breath
  • 4. What is the importance of proper alignment in yoga?
A) To prevent injuries and maximize benefits
B) To increase flexibility quickly
C) To look aesthetically pleasing
D) To impress the instructor
  • 5. What should you do if you feel pain during a yoga pose?
A) Ignore the pain and continue
B) Ease out of the pose or modify it
C) Hold your breath
D) Push through the pain
  • 6. What is Savasana?
A) A relaxation pose at the end of a practice
B) A standing meditation
C) A fast-paced flow sequence
D) A challenging balancing pose
  • 7. How should your gaze (Drishti) be during a yoga practice?
A) Wandering around the room
B) Closed
C) Staring intensely at yourself in the mirror
D) Soft and focused on a single point
  • 8. What is the role of props in yoga?
A) To support and modify poses for accessibility
B) To show off your flexibility
C) To replace proper alignment
D) To make poses more difficult
  • 9. How often should you practice yoga?
A) Only when you feel stressed
B) Once a month
C) Regularly, according to your individual needs and abilities
D) Only when you can do advanced poses
  • 10. What is the meaning of 'Namaste'?
A) Thank you
B) Goodbye
C) Good morning
D) The divine in me bows to the divine in you
  • 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) To skip the warm-up and do the hard poses.
B) To sweat excessively
C) It is not important
D) To prepare the muscles and joints for practice
  • 13. What is the correct way to breathe in Downward-Facing Dog?
A) Shallowly through the mouth
B) Deeply and evenly through the nose
C) Rapidly through the nose
D) Holding your breath
  • 14. What is the purpose of twisting poses in yoga?
A) To test your flexibility
B) To make you dizzy
C) To detoxify the body and improve spinal mobility
D) To compress your organs uncomfortably
  • 15. What should you do if you have a pre-existing medical condition?
A) Ignore your condition and just start
B) Avoid all physical activity
C) Consult with your doctor before starting yoga
D) Only do advanced poses
  • 16. What is the best type of clothing to wear for yoga?
A) Tight and restrictive clothing
B) Heavy, bulky clothing
C) Expensive designer clothing
D) Comfortable and breathable clothing
  • 17. What is a 'vinyasa'?
A) A single, static pose
B) A yoga philosophy
C) A type of meditation
D) A sequence of poses linked with breath
  • 18. Why is it important to stay hydrated during yoga?
A) It's not important to drink
B) To interrupt your practice frequently
C) To replenish fluids lost through sweating
D) To make you feel bloated
  • 19. What is 'Ahimsa' in the context of yoga?
A) Competition
B) Non-violence and compassion towards yourself and others
C) Aggression
D) Indifference
  • 20. What is the primary benefit of balancing poses?
A) Increased anger
B) Rapid weight loss
C) Decreased balance
D) Improved focus and concentration
  • 21. How long should you hold a yoga pose?
A) Long enough to feel the stretch without strain
B) As long as possible, even if it hurts
C) Just for a second or two
D) Until you become completely numb
  • 22. What is the role of a yoga instructor?
A) To guide and support students in their practice
B) To judge students' abilities
C) To perform all the poses perfectly
D) To force students into advanced poses
  • 23. What is Pranayama?
A) A type of yoga music
B) Breathing exercises in yoga
C) Meditation techniques
D) Stretching exercises
  • 24. What does 'modifying' a yoga pose mean?
A) Adjusting the pose to suit your body's needs
B) Completely skipping the pose
C) Making the pose more difficult
D) Ignoring your limitations
  • 25. What is the best time of day to practice yoga?
A) Only at midnight
B) Whenever it fits into your schedule
C) Only at sunrise
D) Only at sunset
  • 26. What should you do if you feel dizzy during a pose?
A) Ignore the dizziness and continue
B) Slowly come out of the pose and rest
C) Push through the dizziness
D) Hold your breath to stop the dizziness
  • 27. What is the ultimate goal of yoga?
A) Union of mind, body, and spirit
B) Extreme flexibility
C) Impressing others with advanced poses
D) Perfect physical fitness
  • 28. Why is it important to listen to your body during yoga?
A) To prevent injuries and respect your limitations
B) To push yourself beyond your limits
C) To compare yourself to others
D) To ignore any signals of discomfort
  • 29. What is the correct position of your spine in Tadasana (Mountain Pose)?
A) Overly arched
B) Neutral and elongated
C) Completely stiff
D) Rounded and hunched
  • 30. Where should your attention be focused during your yoga practice?
A) On your breath and the sensations in your body
B) On your appearance in the mirror
C) On the people around you
D) On your to-do list
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