ClassMarker Quiz Questions

When teaching a 60 minute Baptiste-inspired class, you will teach a minimum of two 'bookend' poses in the equanimity series. They are...

Eagle and Tree

Nadis

Energy Channels

What is the movement of the trunk in wheel?

Extension

Shri Patanjali Maharshi

Father of Yoga

An example of an "investigative" assist is:

Finger to belly to check for uddiyana

Seated forward bend is an example of trunk.....

Flexion

Pada

Foot

Pasha

Nose

Niyamas are;

Observances

Who is the author of the Yoga Sutras

Patanjali

What does the second book of the Yoga Sutras describe?

Path to realization-practice

What muscles stabilize the upper body in Chataranga Dandasana?

Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor

4th Yama: Brahmacharya

(continence) states that when we have control over our physical impulses of excess, we attain knowledge, vigor, and increased energy.

5th Yama: Aparigraha

(non-coveting) urges us to let go of everything that we do not need, possessing only as much as necessary.

3rd Yama: Asteya

(non-stealing) is best defined as not taking what is not freely given.

2nd Yama: Satya

(truthfulness) urges us to live and speak our truth at all times.

How many chapters are in the Bhagavad Gita text book ?

18

Concentration describes which of the 8 Limbs

Dharana

The first word in the first verse of the Gita is

Dharma

What is the movement of the scapula in Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2)

Adduction

Ushtra

Camel

Journey Into Power Sequence (JIP), the integration series is comprised of which postures?

Child's Pose, Down Dog, Ragdoll, Tadasana, Samasthiti Om

The last pose in the Vitality series of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Flow is

Crow

Which muscle is "awakened" during Navasana

Rectus Abdominis

Pranayama is:

Regulation of breath

Supta

Sleeping

From your skin to your muscle to your bones, hug in

TNA in both Earth and Fire

The Jnana section of Bhagavad Gita deals with

The very nature of God

The (8) limbs of Hatha yoga include:

Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi

Hatha yoga

consists of 8 limbs

Baka

crane

Purva

eastern

Hasta

hand

Atman

individual Self or soul

Uttan

intense stretch

Sixth Chakra: Third Eye

intuitive eye, this chakra will bring charisma, a knowing vision, and wisdom. This chakra allows our two eyes to see as one.

Hatha Yoga

is known as the yoga of physical processes

Bhatkti Yoga

is the path of devotion and heart.

Second Chakra: Vital Force

located two inches below the navel, this is the home of our physical power. Relates to sexuality, social interactions, and enthusiasm to achieve goals. This chakra is correlated to large intestines, ovaries, and uterus.

Anjaney

lunge

Should yoga instructors give advice

no

The Upanishads (one period of yoga)

occurred during the pre-classical period.

Seventh Chakra: Crown of Head

opens up to the connection with the divine. Open to receive and give divine light and devoted to service. This energy center relates tot he pineal gland and brain.

Hala

plow

Parivritta

revolved

Dharma

righteousness

Asana

seat, physical pose or sitting posture

Prasarita

spread apart

Ha

sun and moon

Raja Yoga

teaches natural meditation and consists of a very precise system that attempts to gain control of the physical body, energy, senses and mind.

Karma Yoga

teaches that your present experience is directly affected by your past actions. Action-selfless action.

Chitta

the Subconscious mind.

Tantra Yoga

the pathway of ritual and expanding consciousness and liberating energy in the body through spiritual practices.

1st Yama: Ahimsa

the practice of non-violence, which includes physical, mental, and emotional violence towards others and the self.

Jnana Yoga

the yoga of the mind, because it deals with wisdom and knowledge.

Vajra

thunderbolt

Vriksta

tree

Satya

truth

Ujjayi

victorious

Ananda

bliss

Nava

boat

Setu

bridge

Fifth Chakra: Throat

located near the throat. Center of speech, communication, creativity and our openness to spirit all relate to this energy center. This chakra relates to the Thyroid and Parathyroid glands, the largest pure endocrine gland in the body.

B. K. S. Iyengar

Brought yoga to western world

Bheka

Frog

Baron Baptiste's True North Alignment Methodology, the first (2) True North alignment principles of Fire are

From your skin to your muscles to your bones, hug in; and Pull the pit of the belly in and up

What part of the body is distal form the human anatomy?

Hands

Power yoga is rooted in what form of yoga?

Hatha

The first 5 series in the JIP sequence are:

Integration, Awakening, Vitality, Equanimity, Grounding

Sat

being , truth, that which does not change

What are the three parts of yoga the Bhagavad Gita speaks to

Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti

When the energy in the room needs shifting:

Long holds in downward dog or rag doll, Inversions (e.g., headstand), and Keep working with hips (e.g., half pigeon; double pigeon)

The part of the spine between the rib cage and the pelvis

Lumbar

Indra Devi

Mother of Yoga

This part of the spine is made up of 12 vertebra:

Thoracic

The main muscle groups of the abdominals

Transverse Abdominals, External Oblique, and Internal Oblique

An instructor should speak to the students body

True

yoga

Union, Yoke - to Join

Baron Baptiste's Journey Into Power Sequence, Sun Salutation B starts with the pose

Utkatasana: Chair pose

"Keep your pelvis neutral; Lift the front of your pelvis as your tailbone descends"; and "Soften your joints."

Water element within True North Alignment

Janu

knee

Third Chakra: Jewel of Navel

located above the navel, the solar plexus. This chakra represents our inner light and the gift we have to give to the world. Chakra relates to our digestive system, adrenals, and the release of insulin, stomach, pancreas, and kidneys.

First Chakra: Support

located at tailbone, this energy center is governed by how comfortable you feel in this world and in your body. This chakra has a relationship to our bladder and genitals.

Fourth Chakra: Heart

located midway between shoulders, at the chest, our inner sun. This chakra governs our ability to give and receive love and affection on an unconditional bases. This chakra relates to the Hypothalamus, the body chemistry factory, hearth and lungs.