Sample Yoga Questions And Answers

20 Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga Questions.

Definition of Yoga?
What is Karma Yoga?
Write the evolution of the teachings and philosophy of the Yoga tradition and its relevance and application to the practice of Yoga.
What are the teachings of Vedas, Principle Upanishads, Shad-darshanas, Agama, and Purana?
Mention the four schools of Yoga.
What are the four stages of Jnana?
What are the steps in Jnana Yoga?
Mention the Seven major Chakras with their physical location.
What are the three important nadi-s? Write briefly.
What are the different types of Bhakti? (nava vidha bhakti)
How many qualities of a Bhakta are mentioned in Bhagawad Gita? Mention a few of them.
What are the benefits of Sanskrit chants, hymns, and bhajans?
What are the benefits of Satsang?
Write the effect of Mantra chanting on Nadi-s and the chakras.
Write the concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis. / Based on the parameter of concentration, what are the five types of minds?
What are the prerequisites for a sthita prajna?
Write the Sthitaprajna lakshana-s.
Write about the law of karma.
Write the Concepts and principles of Patanjala Yoga.
Write the Concepts and principles of Hatha Yoga (by swatamarama)
Write the concepts of teacher, guru, master, and lineage.
Write short notes on a. Pancha Kosha-s b. Pancha Bhuta-s c. Pancha prana-s d. Shad-chakras-se. Contribution of the Yogis like Patanjali, Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, and Aurobindo.
What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali?

Basic Yoga Questions in Yoga Teacher Training.

Explain the Concept of Chitta Prasadana
Explain Kleshas and Mental affliction
Explain Ashtanga Yoga.
Explain Chitta-Vikshepas, Antarayas, distractions of the mind, and obstacles in Yoga practices.

Bhagavat Gita - Yoga Questions

What is the context of the Bhagavat Gita?
Write the principles and concepts of the streams of Yoga as per the Bhagavat Gita.
Write the notes on the following topics according to Bhagawad Gita a. Concept of Karma b. Sthitha Prajna c. Bhakti.

Hatha Yoga Questions

Give a brief description of the Hatha Yoga Parampara.
Write brief notes on a. Sadhaka Tatva (causes of success) on the path of yoga. b. Badhaka Tatva (causes of failutes) on the path of yoga. c. Mitahara d. Pathya and apathy e. Types of Yoga aspirants.
Describe the following terms a. Shatkarma b. asanas c. pranayama d. bandhas e. mudras f. pratyahara g. dhyana and Samadhi.

Yoga Questions on Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Psychology

What are the major systems in the body?
Write a brief note on skeleton systems.
Write a brief note on muscular systems.
Write a brief note on respiratory systems.
Write a brief note on nervous systems.
Write a brief note on cardio-vascular systems.
Write a brief note on endocrine systems.
Write a brief note on excretory systems.
Write a brief note on digestive systems.
Write a brief note on reproductive systems.
What are the effects of Hatha Yoga as compared to other forms of exercise - on the joints, bones, muscles, heart, and brain, and so on, and on overall health and well-being?
Write the benefits, limitations and contraindications of the following asanas: Shirshasana (head-stand), Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), Halasana (plough), Setubandasana (bridge), Cakrasana (wheel), Matsyasana (fish), Paschimottanasana (sitting forward bend), Bhujangasana (cobra), Salabhasana (locust), Dhanurasana (bow), Ardha-mastyendrasana (half spinal twist), Kakasana (crow), Mayurasana (peacock), Pada-hastasana (standing forward bend), Trikonasana (triangle).

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Yoga Questions on Yogic Diet

Write a note on Yogic Diet – a lacto vegetarian, saatvik approach to food.
What are the Triguna-s and their character?
What is the Ayurvedic approach to diet and nutrition?
What are the ethical and spiritual reasons for a saatvik vegetarian diet?
What are the different diets, and their effects on anatomy and physiology?
Write the benefits of the Yogic diet on the physical and mental well-being and as an enabler for further practice of Yoga.

Yoga Questions on Psychology

Write a note on the following points

a. Concepts of cognition and perception

b. Theories of cognition and non-cognition

c. Personality traits and classification

d. Indian Psychology

e. Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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Yoga Questions Communication

How will you create a teaching environment?
Write the eight-step method of teaching elaborately.
Write a note on demonstrated ability to use the four teaching techniques.
Prepare the course schedule giving due weightage to various aspects of the practice of Yoga.

Yoga Questions on Sukhshma Vyayama and Shat Karma

1. Explain Shat Kriyas (cleansing techniques)

2. What are the Shat Kriyas / Shatkarma-s (Six classical exercises for purification)?

3. Write a brief note on the following Kriyas

Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Traataka, Nauli, Kapaalabhaati.

4. What are the general benefits of Shat Kriyas / Shatkarma-s?

5. What are the important components or features of Sukshma Vyayama?

6. Write down the procedure for practicing the following Sukshma Vyayama with the

benefits of each of these practices and their compounding effect on the gross bodies.

a. Neck (greevasanchalana)

b. Shoulder Movements (skandhasanchalana)

c. Trunk

d. Knee

e. Ankle

Yoga Questions on Surya Namaskar and Yogasana

1. What is the importance of Suryanamaskar?

2. What are the five spinal movements?

3. Write a note on the following topics

a. Proper Exercise

b. Proper Breathing

c. Proper Relaxation

d. Proper Diet

e. Positive thinking and Meditation

Yoga Questions on Pranayama

1. Write the steps to perform the following Praanaayaama-s

a. Abdominal / Diaphragmatic breathing

b. Thoracic breathing

c. Clavicular breathing

d. Full Yogic breathing

e. Anuloma Viloma

2. Explain step by step how to perform the following Pranayama-s. With their benefits

and limitations.

a. Bhramari

b. Surya Bheda

c. Chandra bheda

d. Sheetali

e. Seetkari

f. Sadanta

g. Ujjayi

Yoga Questions on Meditation

1. Explain the following topics

a. Pratyahara

b. Dharana

c. Dhyana

d. Mudras

e. Japa Mala

f. Mantras and

g. Relaxation.

2. What are the benefits of meditation on health and its practical application in modern life?

3. Write a brief note on the following Kriyas

a. Dhauti

b. Basti

c. Neti

d. Traataka

e. Nauli

f. Kapaalabhaati