Yoga

Yoga is a full mind and body exercise.

• True

• False

A set of specific exercises, called ______ , combined with specific breathing techniques and meditation principles are the building blocks of a yoga class.

• repetitions

• sets

• poses

• none of the above

A complete yoga workout can help ________________________ .

• Reduce back pain

• Strengthen bones

• Improve balance

• All of the above

Relaxation is built into every yoga session.

• True

• False

A combination of yoga and meditation can stave off mental decline, reduce stress, and alleviate __________________ .

• depression

• anxiety

• depression and anxiety

• none of the above

A plank is a form of yoga.

• True

• False

Before yoga was a popular physical exercise, it was, for thousands of years, mainly a ____________ practice.

• strength

• meditation

• flexibility

• aerobic

In a yoga class, as you learn to do yoga poses, you will be instructed to notice your _______ and the way your body moves during the exercises. This is the foundation of a mind-body connection.

• breath

• muscle tension

• thoughts

• none of the above

The most important thing to remember when starting a yoga practice (or any new health habit) is that the key to success is doing it _________________ .

• 10-15 minutes a day

• small and manageable

• routinely

• all of the above

Most yoga styles being taught in America today are a form of ________ yoga, which is a general term that refers to the physical part of yoga, rather than yoga philosophy or meditation.

• Hatha

• Ashanga

• Flow

• Bikram