LIFESTYLE
According to Yoga, a person should practice asanas preferably:
A) After a heavy meal
B) On an empty stomach
C) Late at night
B) On an empty stomach
What is the popular Yoga posture called when you stand like a tree?
Vrikshasana (Tree pose)
Which part of the body benefits most from Pranayama?
Lungs (or Nervous System)
In which country did Yoga originate?
India
What should not be done when practicing Yoga postures?
a) focusing on breathing
b) forcing the body beyond it's limit
c) maintaining a comfortable position
b) forcing the body beyond it's limit
The time period before sunrise when Yoga is practiced is called as ________
Brahma Muhurta
Which Yoga posture is best for relaxation at the end of a session?
Shavasana
A) Decrease in lung capacity
B) Improved oxygen intake
C) Reduced blood flow
B) Improved oxygen intake
Who is known as the father of Yoga?
Maharishi Patanjali
Is Shavasana optional at the end of a yoga session?
No
The concept of "Ahimsa" in yoga teaches us to be:
a) Always speak the truth
b) Be non-violent and kind
c) Avoid eating too much food
d) Sit still during meditation
b) Be non-violent and kind
Which asana is helpful for digestion and is done sitting on the heels?
Vajrasana
Which Pranayama technique involves alternate nostril breathing?
Anulom Vilom
In which year was international Yoga day celebrated for the first time?
2015
What kind of posture should not be done during back pain?
Backward bends
What is the term for a daily yogic routine?
Dinacharya
Which asana is also known as the headstand pose?
Shirshasana
Which Pranayama is also called "Bee Breath" because of its humming sound?
Bhramari
Who introduced Yoga to the western world?
Swami Vivekananda
What should be avoided in yoga for cardiac patients?
Fast breathing
What is the most recommended type of food in a yogic diet?
a) Rajasic
b) Tamasic
c) Sattvic
d) Processed
c) Sattvic
Which asana helps strengthen the spine and mimics a cobra?
Bhujangasana
Which Pranayama activates both hemispheres of the brain?
Anulom Vilom
Which ancient text is considered one of the earliest references to Yoga?
Rigveda
What is the primary reason to avoid yoga after a full meal?
a) It stretches the stomach muscles
b) It makes the practice difficult
c) It hinders digestion and can cause discomfort
d) It strengthens the abdominal organs
c) It hinders digestion and can cause discomfort