Deck 20: Hatha Yoga

Question 1

Hatha yoga literally means:

A) union of the sun and the moon.
B) the path of spiritual awakening.
C) union of mind, body, and spirit.
D) the path of enlightenment.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This relaxation technique, above all others, promotes a non-ego attitude.

A) T'a Chi
B) Hatha yoga
C) Autogenic training
D) PMR
E) Music therapy

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The Hatha yoga pranayama is:

A) the breathing technique.
B) the final positive affirmation.
C) the lotus sitting position.
D) the neural relaxation response.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Surya Namaskar is referred to as:

A) the nostril breathing technique.
B) the mountain pose.
C) the salute to the sun warm-up exercise.
D) the positive affirmation statement at the end of the session.

Question 5

The art of Hatha yoga requires these aspects (steps) for best effectiveness.

A) Breathing, stretching, and balance
B) An empty stomach, good diet, and concentration
C) Meditation, breathing, and balance
D) Breathing, concentration, and balance

Question 6

This style of Hatha yoga is done in a very hot environment.

A) Iyengar yoga
B) Power yoga
C) Kripalu yoga
D) Bikram yoga
E) Ashtanga yoga

Question 7

This style of Hatha yoga is based on speed and breath work.

A) Restorative yoga
B) Ashtanga yoga
C) Bikram yoga
D) Kripalu yoga
E) Power yoga

Question 8

There are many types of yoga. Hatha yoga is the path of physical balance, while Kundalini yoga, a more meditative practice, is called the path of spiritual awakening.

Question 9

The art of balance in Hatha yoga suggests that for the best effect, one must try to maintain a sense of balance when assuming each asana.

Question 10

Yoga instructors suggest that you hold each asana for a period of about 10 seconds before you release.

Question 11

For people who are confined to a sitting position, Hatha Yoga has been adapted in a form called Desk or cubical Yoga.

Question 12

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.

A) The art of balance
B) The art of breathing
C) The art of conscious stretching
D) Back arch (Dhanurasana)
E) Bhakti yoga
F) Cobra (Bhujanghasana)
G) Fish (Matsyasana)
H) Fist over head (Ardha Chakrasana)
I) Hatha yoga
J) Head of cow (Gomukhasana)
K) Human triangle (Trikonasana)
L) Jnana yoga
M) Karma yoga
N) Kundalini yoga
O) Mountain pose (Tadasana)
P) One knee to chest (Pawan Muktasana)
Q) Pranayama
R) Salute to the sun (Surya Namaskar)
S) Sit and reach (Paschimottasana)
T) Spinal twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
U) Tight stretch (Baddha Konosana)
V) Two knees to chest (Apanasana)
W) Yoga
X) Yoga sutras
Y) Desk/cubicle yoga

Question 13

Someone you have just met explains to you that they are experience a lot of stress. You really feel that yoga would be good for them to start, but they have no clue what it is (other than seeing people in tights with yoga mats). How could you describe the importance of hatha yoga and the benefits of doing yoga regularly without coming across as threatening?

Question 14

The Sanskrit word yoga refers to the union of:

A) physical and emotional.
B) physical balance and endurance.
C) the individual with the universe.
D) mind, body, and spirit.

Question 15

__________ contains descriptions of asanas, and _________ is the path of devotion.

A) Pranayama; karma yoga
B) Yoga sutras; bhakti yoga
C) Patanjali; kundalini yoga
D) Tadasana; Hatha yoga

Question 16

Researchers have shown that the practice of Hatha yoga:

A) does not increase muscle strength.
B) provides a complementary healing modality for many chronic health issues.
C) decreases aerobic capacity.
D) None of these is correct.

Question 17

A primary outcome of the practice of Hatha yoga in relation to joint pain:

A) is the improvement in the flexibility and strength of muscles supporting the joint.
B) is that yoga works as a complementary but not an alternative modality.
C) is that the two are unrelated.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 18

In Hatha yoga, the art of balance refers to:

A) the ability to stand on one foot.
B) asanas on both the left and right sides of the body.
C) the evenness of one's breath.
D) moving from simple asanas to difficult asanas.

Question 19

In the mountain pose, the hands and arms are raised overhead.

Question 20

The Shavasana, or bow pose, is performed at the beginning of a session.

Question 21

The nutritional guidelines that accompany the practice of Hatha yoga are somewhat complex.

Question 22

Meditation is central to Hatha yoga.

Question 23

Hatha yoga is built on three concepts: the art of breathing, the art of conscious stretching, and the art of balance.

Question 24

Over the years, yoga has become very ego-based, which is the exact opposite of what yoga was created for