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WorksheetsYoga Benefits and Terminology Final
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the role of a "guru" in yoga?
Spiritual teacher/guide
Physical yoga pose
Devotional singing
Path of living
What is the meaning of "kirtan" in yoga?
Devotional singing, usually accompanied with instruments
Physical yoga pose
Path of living
Concentration
Which of the following is a social benefit of yoga?
Connects guru
Ups heart rate
Soothes sinuses
Eases pain
What is the meaning of "kula" in yoga terminology?
Community
Physical yoga pose
Devotional singing
Path of living
What is the effect of "Ha" energy in Hatha Yoga?
Masculine energy: heat, expansion, strength, invigorating
Feminine energy: cooling, contraction, flexibility, calming
Devotional singing
Path of living
What is the purpose of combining physical postures and breathing in Hatha Yoga?
Restore the body to its natural equilibrium; balance of effort and ease
Devotional singing
Path of living
Point of focus
Which term refers to sounds, thoughts, or prayers that calm the mind and awaken the senses in meditation?
Mantras
Mudra
Pranayama
Sadhana
What is the meaning of "sadhana" in yoga practice?
Personal practice
Selfless service
Subconscious impressions
Literary language
What is the meaning of "seva" in the context of yoga?
Selfless service performed without concern of reward or repayment
Breath work
Personal practice
Symbolic hand gesture
Which pose type involves bending forward at the hips?
Forward fold
Backbend
Twist
Arm balance
Which pose type involves being upside down?
Inversion
Extension
Twist
Sitting
Which pose type focuses on maintaining stability?
Balance
Restorative
Abdominal
Arm balance
Which pose type involves rotating the spine?
Twist
Forward fold
Backbend
Restorative
Gomukhasana is also known as which animal face pose?
Cow face
Dog face
Cat face
Lion face
Which pose is described as the "(front) splits" in Sanskrit?
Hanumanasana
Natarajasana
Trikonasana
Sukhasana
What is "Urdhva Dhanurasana" also known as?
Upward-facing bow, wheel
Downward-facing dog
Seated forward fold
Corpse
Which pose is called the "warrior pose"?
Virabhadrasana
Trikonasana
Hanumanasana
Natarajasana
What is the English translation of "Vrikasana"?
Tree
Chair
Bow
Boat
If a student wants to practice a pose for relaxation at the end of a yoga session, which pose should they choose?
Savasana
Tadasana
Vrikasana
Utkatasana
Seated twist
Cow
Corpse
Seated Mountain
Cobra
What pose is this?
Eagle
Pigeon
Crow
Flying Eagle
Name this pose....
Tree
Dancer
Extended Mountain
Floor bow
Name this pose....
low plank
high plank
bridge
locust
