REVISION NOTES AND STRUCTURED YOGA
INSTRUCTION OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ Which style of yoga seeks to "uncoil" a snake or serpent at the
base of the spine through a series of poses, pranayama, sounds, and
meditation? Answer: Kundalina yoga
◉ Which style of yoga encompasses many different genres, but is
known for its focus on "flow" between postures? Answer: Vinyasa
yoga
◉ Which style of yoga follows a Vinyasa flow in a heated room?
Answer: Hot yoga
◉ Which style of yoga came from a background of martial arts and
Taoist philosphy? Answer: Yin yoga
◉ Which style of yoga is typically considered the basis of many other
yoga styles, combining the use of deep breathing and different
postures to achieve a meditative state? Answer: Hatha yoga
,◉ In Sanskrit, this word translates into "Strong, willful, or forceful"
Answer: Hatha
◉ Ashtanga Yoga has students practice different pre-defined
sequences basked on their skill level, and is a sub-genre of which
style of yoga? Answer: Vinyasa yoga
◉ Which word translates to "coiled serpant" or "coiled snake" in
Sanskrit Answer: Kundalini
◉ Which of these genres of yoga focuses on the use of Kriyas for the
class sequence? Answer: Kundalini Yoga
◉ Which of these genres of yoga derives its name from Taoist
philosophy? Answer: Yin Yoga
◉ Which style of yoga was originally developed for students
recovering from an illness or injury/ Answer: Restorative yoga
◉ Which style of yoga relies heavily on the use of props and focuses
on achieving proper alignment for each pose? Answer: Iyengar Yoga
◉ Rehearsing yoga cues before your classes is a good practice
Answer: True
, ◉ Which of the following is the best way to cue? Answer: Breath +
side + pose name + cues
◉ Beginner level students might need more cueing than advanced
level students Answer: True
◉ We should demo poses the whole time in our classes Answer:
False
◉ What type of class might need more demoing than others?
Answer: Beginner level
◉ If a student asks us a question, and we don't know the answer, it is
a good practice to pretend we do know the answer. Answer: False
◉ For students with knee issues, we use a thicker mat or ______ to
help. Answer: Folded blanket
◉ Using a strap cannot help a student enhance which of the
following? Answer: Savasana
◉ Which of the following is a tool that can be used during Savasana?
Answer: Music, eye pillow, and/or candle