Yoga Practice and Techniques

Chelsea Jackson Roberts leads a yoga session focusing on integrating yoga into daily life. The session includes breathing exercises, cat and cow stretches, downward dog variations, and warrior poses. Emphasis is placed on harnessing energy, building strength, and finding balance. The practice concludes with reflection and setting intentions for personal growth and community engagement.

What is the primary focus of Chelsea Jackson Roberts' work?

• Building communities and activism

• Writing yoga literature

• Organizing yoga retreats

• Teaching yoga to children

What is the Oje breath also known as?

• Calm breath

• Peaceful breath

• Victorious breath

• Silent breath

What should you do with your hands during the Oje breath exercise?

• Clasp them together

• Hold them above your head

• Rest them on your knees or face up

• Place them on your hips

In the cat and cow stretches, where should your hands be positioned?

• Directly under the shoulders

• Next to your knees

• On your hips

• Above your head

What is the purpose of curling the toes under during cat and cow stretches?

• To relax the feet

• To engage the hamstrings

• To stretch the arms

• To balance the body

What is the eight-point pose also known as?

• Chaturanga

• Ashtanga Namaskara

• Child's pose

• Plank pose

What should you do if you need a break during downward-facing dog?

• Lie on your back

• Move into child's pose

• Stand up straight

• Sit down

In the warrior poses, what angle should the back heel be grounded at?

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the final relaxation pose called?

• Crescent lunge

• Downward-facing dog

• Child's pose

• Warrior pose

What should you do if there is discomfort in the knees during the final relaxation?

• Stretch the legs out

• Stand up

• Use a block to sit on

• Lie down flat