CORRECT ANSWERS
List the Eight Limbs of Yoga in order (English first, Sanskrit second)✔ans-Restraints (YAMAS)
-Inward observances (NIYAMAS)
-Postures (ASANA)
-Breath control (PRANAYAMA)
-Withdrawal from Senses (PRATYAHARA)
-Focused attention (DHARANA)
-Meditation (DHYANA)
-Enlightenment (SAMADHI)
List the 5 Yamas✔ans-Ahimsa | Non-harming, non-violence in thought, word, and action
-Satya | Truthfulness
-Asteya | Non-stealing, integrity
-Brahmacharya | Moderation, freedom from excess
-Aparigraha | non-hoarding, freedom from greed
List the 5 Niyamas✔ans-Saucha |Cleanliness
-Santosha | Contentment
-Tapas | Heat or discipline
, -Svadhyaya | Self-study
-Isvara-Pranidhana | Surrender or devotion to Oneness
Why are the Yamas and Niyamas important for a yoga teacher to know?✔ansThey are important for a
yoga teacher because their themes will be based on the life lessons from yamas and niyamas
What is the definition of Chakra?✔ansChakra is used to describe a spinning vortex of energy in the
subtle body. The chakra model is an excellent road map which may help us navigate the landscape of
our inner lives and our spiritual growth.
How many chakras are there and what do they represent?✔ans7 major chakras arranged vertically
along the spine, each representing a basic level of human consciousness
What are the 7 colors of each chakra✔ans1 - Root Chakra RED
2 - Sacral Chakra ORANGE
3 - Solar Plexus Chakra YELLOW
4 - Heart Chakra GREEN
5 - Throat Chakra LIGHT BLUE
6 - Third Eye Chakra INDIGO
7 - Crown Chakra VIOLET
What is the CPY cue formula and how does it create direction?✔ans-Verb Begin with the command form
of a verb
-Your Use "your" as a qualifier to create connection
-Body Part Select a commonly known body part
-Direction Give concise direction to move toward or to
The cue formula offers ALIGNMENT & SAFETY and sets your students up for success in their poses.