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Table of Contents
- 1. What is the meaning of the word “Yoga”?
- 2. What is the main focus of Hatha Yoga?
- 3. In which ancient text are the Yoga Sutras compiled?
- 4. What is the purpose of Pranayama in yoga?
- 5. Which of the following is not one of the eight limbs of yoga?
- 6. What is the warrior pose called in Sanskrit?
- 7. How many vinyasas are there in a traditional Sun Salutation?
- 8. What does Yama mean in the context of yoga philosophy?
- 9. Which of the following is not a branch of yoga?
- 10. What is the translation of Savasana in English?
- 11. Which pose represents the animal Cobra in yoga?
- 12. What is the goal of Raja Yoga?
- 13. What is the name of the goddess who resides at the base of the spine in Kundalini Yoga?
- 14. What is the name of the yoga performed in a heated room?
- 15. What are the spiritual hand gestures used in meditation called?
- 16. Which of the following is a core principle in the practice of yoga?
- 17. What is the name of the final resting pose in most yoga classes?
- 18. Which branch of yoga focuses primarily on physical asanas?
- 19. What is the yoga practice that primarily focuses on spiritual devotion and activities?
- 20. What is the Sanskrit term for the full yogic breath?
- 21. What is the Sanskrit name for the Tree Pose?
- 22. How many chakras are there in the traditional yogic system?
- 23. Which yoga posture is known to improve digestion and stimulate the abdominal organs?
- 24. Which of the following is classified as a seated forward bend pose?
- 25. What is the Sanskrit term for the practice of conscious breathing exercises?
- 26. What is the primary focus of Yin Yoga?
- 27. Which style of yoga involves continuous movement synchronized with breath?
- 28. In which yoga pose are the hands placed together at the heart center?
- 29. What is the ancient yogic practice of cleansing the nasal passages using saltwater called?
- 30. Which yoga pose is known for helping to relieve lower back pain?
- 31. Which type of yoga incorporates the use of props to help with proper alignment?
- 32. Which of the following poses is considered an inversion in yoga?
- 33. Which yoga pose is considered as the King of all poses?
1. What is the meaning of the word “Yoga”?
- A) Harmony
- B) Exercise
- C) Union
2. What is the main focus of Hatha Yoga?
- A) Physical postures
- B) Meditation
- C) Breath control
3. In which ancient text are the Yoga Sutras compiled?
- A) Rigveda
- B) Bhagavad Gita
- C) Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
4. What is the purpose of Pranayama in yoga?
- A) Body warm-up
- B) Breathing control
- C) Physical relaxation
5. Which of the following is not one of the eight limbs of yoga?
- A) Asana
- B) Niyama
- C) Mudra
6. What is the warrior pose called in Sanskrit?
- A) Virabhadrasana
- B) Adho Mukha Svanasana
- C) Trikonasana
7. How many vinyasas are there in a traditional Sun Salutation?
- A) 10
- B) 12
- C) 18
8. What does Yama mean in the context of yoga philosophy?
- A) Moral observances
- B) Meditation
- C) Movement
9. Which of the following is not a branch of yoga?
- A) Kundalini
- B) Raja
- C) Ayurveda
10. What is the translation of Savasana in English?
- A) Downward-Facing Dog
- B) Corpse Pose
- C) Tree Pose
11. Which pose represents the animal Cobra in yoga?
- A) Bhujangasana
- B) Tadasana
- C) Vrikshasana
12. What is the goal of Raja Yoga?
- A) Physical strength
- B) Self-realization
- C) Flexibility
13. What is the name of the goddess who resides at the base of the spine in Kundalini Yoga?
- A) Saraswati
- B) Durga
- C) Kundalini Shakti
14. What is the name of the yoga performed in a heated room?
- A) Ashtanga Yoga
- B) Bikram Yoga
- C) Vinyasa Yoga
15. What are the spiritual hand gestures used in meditation called?
- A) Mudras
- B) Niyamas
- C) Chakras
16. Which of the following is a core principle in the practice of yoga?
- A) Nonviolence
- B) Competition
- C) Physical appearance
17. What is the name of the final resting pose in most yoga classes?
- A) Balasana
- B) Savasana
- C) Sukhasana
18. Which branch of yoga focuses primarily on physical asanas?
- A) Hatha Yoga
- B) Jnana Yoga
- C) Bhakti Yoga
19. What is the yoga practice that primarily focuses on spiritual devotion and activities?
- A) Bhakti Yoga
- B) Karma Yoga
- C) Jnana Yoga
20. What is the Sanskrit term for the full yogic breath?
- A) Ujjayi
- B) Anuloma Viloma
- C) Dirgha
21. What is the Sanskrit name for the Tree Pose?
- A) Vrikshasana
- B) Tadasana
- C) Garudasana
22. How many chakras are there in the traditional yogic system?
- A) 5
- B) 7
- C) 8
23. Which yoga posture is known to improve digestion and stimulate the abdominal organs?
- A) Pavanamuktasana
- B) Setu Bandhasana
- C) Ustrasana
24. Which of the following is classified as a seated forward bend pose?
- A) Paschimottanasana
- B) Janu Sirsasana
- C) Both A and B
25. What is the Sanskrit term for the practice of conscious breathing exercises?
- A) Pratyahara
- B) Pranayama
- C) Dharana
26. What is the primary focus of Yin Yoga?
- A) Building strength
- B) Deep stretching and relaxation
- C) Flowing movement
27. Which style of yoga involves continuous movement synchronized with breath?
- A) Iyengar Yoga
- B) Vinyasa Yoga
- C) Restorative Yoga
28. In which yoga pose are the hands placed together at the heart center?
- A) Tadasana
- B) Anjali Mudra
- C) Both A and B
29. What is the ancient yogic practice of cleansing the nasal passages using saltwater called?
- A) Jala neti
- B) Surya Namaskar
- C) Nadi Shodhana
30. Which yoga pose is known for helping to relieve lower back pain?
- A) Adho Mukha Svanasana
- B) Trikonasana
- C) Balasana
31. Which type of yoga incorporates the use of props to help with proper alignment?
- A) Iyengar Yoga
- B) Ashtanga Yoga
- C) Kundalini Yoga
32. Which of the following poses is considered an inversion in yoga?
- A) Adho Mukha Svanasana
- B) Sarvangasana
- C) Virabhadrasana II
33. Which yoga pose is considered as the King of all poses?
- A) Sirsasana (Headstand)
- B) Savasana (Corpse Pose)
- C) Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Pose PupilArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Mat MoverRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Stretch SpecialistMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Flow FinderAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Yoga YogiLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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