Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Type the Sanskrit and English translation of the "Togetherness Mantra" and explain in 3-5 sentences how it is relevant to being both a teacher and a student.
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In 5-7 sentences, describe the meaning of "Om" and why we sometimes open and close class with it.
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In 5-7 sentence, explain why it is important to always have a beginner's mind and to always be a student?
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Metaphysics is
Understanding the law of Karma
A branch of philosophy that examines nature of reality
Permanent release from the cycle of birth and death
None of the above
Which is a traditional School of Yoga?
Select all the apply
Jnana Yoga
Mantra Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Yomana Yoga
Raja Yoga
Vishuddha refers to what Chakra and controls which ability?
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Which Chakra malfunctions when their are Thyroid problems?
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Ajna
Svadhisthana
Manipura
Sahasrara
Muladhara
None of the above.
Which Kosha represents the Intuitive Body?
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Annamaya kosha
Pranamaya kosha
Manomaya kosha
Vijñānamaya kosha
Anandamaya kosha
In Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains to Arjuna that inaction can cause more harm than action. In 4-6 sentences, explain how this applies to your yogic path?
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 6 (BG 6.6), states "For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy." How does the yoga practice help us befriend the mind?
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What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali? Why are they important to our practice? What type of lifestyle do they define?
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In The Samadhi Pada of The Yoga Sutras, Sutra 1.2 "Yogas chitta vritti nirodah" can be translation to mean that yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind. In 5-7 sentences, explain how this shows up in your daily practice.
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How is Dhāraṇā, Concentration, different from Dhyāna, Meditation?
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What makes a particular yoga practice Christian?
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Talk an absolute beginner into Adho Mukha Svanasana and provide three (3) alignment cues.
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Talk an absolute beginner into Virabhadrasana 1 and provide three (3) alignment cues.
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Take an intermediate student into Urdhva Dhanurasana and provide three (3) alignment cues.
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Elliot is a 35 year old athlete who is just starting his yoga practice. When he comes to Paschimottanasana, he cannot sit up straight, cannot straighten his legs, and expresses low back discomfort when he tries to fold forward. As a teacher, what do you need to be careful of? How would you help Elliot set up in this Asana without causing pain or injuries?
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What are the three Modes of Nature? What are the three Gunas? For each, provide an example of how they show up in the world. You may use your own personal experiences or overall human experience in general.
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What is NOT a breath technique?
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Box Breath
Breath of Fire
Ujjayi
Nadi Podahana
Lion's Breath
Edgar comes to your yoga class and tells you he hates Savasana. He explains that being flat on his back hurts his neck and low back and that his mind is too busy whenever he comes into the Asana. He doesn't understand why it's considered an important part of the practice. What would you suggest he do?
What muscle are you expanding when you say broaden through collar bone?
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Rhomboid
Pectoral
Latissimus Dorsi
Bicep
How many vertebrae are in the spinal column?
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14
22
24
30
None of the above
What are the three regions of the spine?
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Atlas, Lunar, Sternum
Cervical, Thoracic, Coccyx
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
Axis, Thoracic, Sacrum
None of the above
What are the three doshas of Ayurveda?
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What element represents Kapha Dosha?
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What is main difference between Ashtanga Surya Namaskar A and the one you were taught in this program?
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Name three different types of special populations that can benefit from yoga.
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Emma is 5 months pregnant, has an ongoing and steady yoga practice, attends both prenatal classes and all level vinyasa classes. She is attending your vinyasa yoga class which is open to all levels but asks for modifications or alternate options for the following: Kapalabhati Pranayama, Baby Cobra, Savasana. What is your advice to her for each?
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For seniors, strengthening the Sternocleidomastoid muscles helps alleviate what type of pain?
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Name two ways that the vibrations of Sound Bath can impact or effect us
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What does Chatur mean in Sanskrit?
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What does Svana mean in Sanskrit?
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What does Tada mean in Sanskrit?
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What does Kona mean in Sanskrit?
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What does Ardha mean in Sanskrit?
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Please share your most challenging experience during this YTT. Please share your most transformative experience/realization during this YTT.
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Question from mentor Sama Phelan