CPY TT 2024
In your opinion, what 5 attributes make an excellent yoga teacher? - ANS1. Inclusivity
2. Unique Themes
3. Continuing Education
4. Open to feedback
5. Passion for yoga practice
What does the word "yoga" mean? - ANSUnion
What does "vinyasa" mean? - ANSTo flow between poses using breath
What does "namaste" mean? - ANSThe divine in me recognizes the divine in you
How would you effectively teach a room full of students with varying degrees of experience? -
ANSOffer touch/verbal assists, use inclusive cues/language, offer modifications/deepening
cues/personalizations
What is the purpose of the Integration Series? - ANSdrawing focus to your mat, create breath
awareness
Name all series that make up the C1 sequence, in order: - ANS1. Integration
2. Intention
3. Sun A
4. Sun B
5. Core
6. Crescent Series
7. Balancing Series
8. Triangle Series
9. Hip Series
10. Spine Series
11. Surrender Series
Name the postures that make up the Crescent Lunge Series, in order: - ANS1. Crescent Lunge
2. Revolved Crescent Lunge
3. Runners Lunge
4. Side Plank
5. Prayer Twist
6. Gorilla Pose
7. Crow Pose
List 4 things pregnant moms should avoid during a yoga practice: - ANS1. belly down series
, 2. cross-body twists
3. deep back bends / upward facing dog
4. goal post arms
From where do we bend in Prasarita/Standing Straddle Forward Bend? - ANSbend at the hips,
micro bend in knees
Why is Core Strengthening placed where it is in the C1 sequence? - ANSSo the student is open
and ready for deeper twists & progressive postures in crescent series
Describe how you would cue a student into Warrior I. - ANSInhale, Warrior I
Plant your back heel on the mat
Square your torso forward
Reach your arms up high
What is the importance of Ujjayi Pranayama? - ANSThis type of breath slows and smoothes the
flow of breathes. It increases the breath capacity, which provides more energy for any given
person.
Creates warmth in the body
What is Uddiyana Bandha and how does it serve our yoga practice? - ANShelps energy rise
through the center of your core, creates stability & balance
Describe the tempo of the first series of Sun A and of Sun B vs. the 2nd and 3rd series. Why do
we do this? - ANSThe first series of Sun A and Sun B is a slow tempo, allowing students to
adjust their posture. The 2nd and 3rd series are flowed breath to movement, at a faster pace
List modifications for the following poses:
▪Chaturanga Dandasana
▪Wheel Pose
▪Side Plank
▪Side Crow - ANS1. high plank hold
2. hands on blocks
3. knee on mat, on forearm
4. blocks under shoulders
What is the action in Tree Pose that creates balance and stability? - ANShands at heart center,
squeeze foot and leg together
What is the pregnancy modification for Utkatasana? For Prayer Twist? - ANSupright twist
Who was Patanjali? - ANShe developed the 8 limbs of yoga and the 105 sutras
In your opinion, what 5 attributes make an excellent yoga teacher? - ANS1. Inclusivity
2. Unique Themes
3. Continuing Education
4. Open to feedback
5. Passion for yoga practice
What does the word "yoga" mean? - ANSUnion
What does "vinyasa" mean? - ANSTo flow between poses using breath
What does "namaste" mean? - ANSThe divine in me recognizes the divine in you
How would you effectively teach a room full of students with varying degrees of experience? -
ANSOffer touch/verbal assists, use inclusive cues/language, offer modifications/deepening
cues/personalizations
What is the purpose of the Integration Series? - ANSdrawing focus to your mat, create breath
awareness
Name all series that make up the C1 sequence, in order: - ANS1. Integration
2. Intention
3. Sun A
4. Sun B
5. Core
6. Crescent Series
7. Balancing Series
8. Triangle Series
9. Hip Series
10. Spine Series
11. Surrender Series
Name the postures that make up the Crescent Lunge Series, in order: - ANS1. Crescent Lunge
2. Revolved Crescent Lunge
3. Runners Lunge
4. Side Plank
5. Prayer Twist
6. Gorilla Pose
7. Crow Pose
List 4 things pregnant moms should avoid during a yoga practice: - ANS1. belly down series
, 2. cross-body twists
3. deep back bends / upward facing dog
4. goal post arms
From where do we bend in Prasarita/Standing Straddle Forward Bend? - ANSbend at the hips,
micro bend in knees
Why is Core Strengthening placed where it is in the C1 sequence? - ANSSo the student is open
and ready for deeper twists & progressive postures in crescent series
Describe how you would cue a student into Warrior I. - ANSInhale, Warrior I
Plant your back heel on the mat
Square your torso forward
Reach your arms up high
What is the importance of Ujjayi Pranayama? - ANSThis type of breath slows and smoothes the
flow of breathes. It increases the breath capacity, which provides more energy for any given
person.
Creates warmth in the body
What is Uddiyana Bandha and how does it serve our yoga practice? - ANShelps energy rise
through the center of your core, creates stability & balance
Describe the tempo of the first series of Sun A and of Sun B vs. the 2nd and 3rd series. Why do
we do this? - ANSThe first series of Sun A and Sun B is a slow tempo, allowing students to
adjust their posture. The 2nd and 3rd series are flowed breath to movement, at a faster pace
List modifications for the following poses:
▪Chaturanga Dandasana
▪Wheel Pose
▪Side Plank
▪Side Crow - ANS1. high plank hold
2. hands on blocks
3. knee on mat, on forearm
4. blocks under shoulders
What is the action in Tree Pose that creates balance and stability? - ANShands at heart center,
squeeze foot and leg together
What is the pregnancy modification for Utkatasana? For Prayer Twist? - ANSupright twist
Who was Patanjali? - ANShe developed the 8 limbs of yoga and the 105 sutras
