YMCA Yoga Techniques & Instruction 2

Question 1

Which pranayama technique involves alternating breath through each nostril?

Accepted Answer

Nadi Shodhana

Answer

Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, balances the two hemispheres of the brain and calms the nervous system.

Question 2

In yoga instruction, 'contraindication' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A condition or situation where a pose should be avoided

Answer

A contraindication is a specific condition, injury, or circumstance that makes a particular yoga pose inadvisable or potentially harmful.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Savasana at the end of a yoga class?

Accepted Answer

To allow the body to integrate the benefits of the practice

Answer

Savasana (Corpse Pose) allows the nervous system to absorb and integrate the physical and energetic effects of the entire yoga session.

Question 4

When teaching a beginner student Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I), the instructor should first emphasize:

Accepted Answer

Establishing a stable base with proper foot placement

Answer

Foundation and foot placement in Warrior I must be established first to ensure stability and proper alignment before addressing upper body positioning.

Question 5

Ujjayi pranayama is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A soft oceanic sound created by constricting the throat slightly

Answer

Ujjayi breath involves a gentle constriction of the glottis, producing a soft sound like ocean waves, which helps focus the mind and regulate the breath.

(YMCA) Young Men's Christian Association Yoga Certification Practice Test

(YMCA) Young Men's Christian Association Yoga Certification Practice Test

YMCA Yoga Techniques & Instruction 2