Quiz on Yoga

1. What is the meaning of the word “yoga”? a) To stretch b) To meditate c) To unite d) To breathe

Answer: c) To unite

1. What is the purpose of pranayama in yoga? a) To warm up the body b) To stretch the muscles c) To control the breath d) To relax the mind

Answer: c) To control the breath

1. What is the most common type of yoga practiced in the West? a) Hatha yoga b) Kundalini yoga c) Ashtanga yoga d) Iyengar yoga

Answer: a) Hatha yoga

1. What is the purpose of savasana (corpse pose) in yoga? a) To stretch the muscles b) To relax the mind and body c) To build strength d) To improve balance

Answer: b) To relax the mind and body

1. What is the purpose of a yoga block? a) To make poses easier b) To challenge the body c) To improve balance d) To stretch the muscles

Answer: a) To make poses easier

Rubric:

5 points for each correct answer 0 points for each incorrect answer

Score: 0-10: Beginner 11-20: Intermediate 21-25: Advanced