Yoga Philosophy
What foundational text outlines the Eight Limbs of Yoga?
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
What are the three main sections of a standard yoga class?
Integration/intention, muscle/pose focus work, cooldown/Savasana
What are some key principles of trauma-informed yoga?
choice and agency, collaboration, safety and sensory awareness, invitational language
Purpose of chakras?
Map energetic centers through body-mind levels
Deity linked to Warrior pose?
Warrior pose recalls the mythic action of Shiva.
What is the purpose of the Eight Limbs?
Guide toward spiritual liberation through ethics, practice, and meditation
Why are transitions important?
Smooth transitions prevent injury and maintain class rhythm.
Why is consent important for physical assists?
It respects autonomy and prevents re-traumatization
Which chakra is tied to self-expression?
Throat chakra (Vishuddha/vi-SHOO-ddha)
Pose with spinal extension and hip flexion?
Ardha Uttanasana (Half Lift).
It flexes the hips while lengthening the spine concurrently.
Define "Ishvara Pranidhana (Eesh-vah-rah pra-nee-dah-na_."
Surrender to a higher power or trust in universal intelligence
What is “Intelligent Intensity”?
Build towards a physical/energetic focus at a steady & intuitive pace, integrate theme and format specific intensity options, and add in ways to regress or progress.
How does DAPP support inclusive practice?
It empowers students to lead their own practice within the structure a teacher provides.
What are nadis (NAH-dees)?
Subtle energy channels regulating prana (life force)
Symbolism of Hanumanasana (hah-new-mahn-AHS-anna)?
Devotion, courage, leap of faith
What is the difference between dharana (dha·ra·na) and dhyana (dee-AH-nuh)?
Dharana is concentration; dhyana is sustained meditation
Give one reason to alter a sequence spontaneously.
To accommodate student needs, energy levels, or space constraints
How is "felt safety" different from "visible safety"?
Felt safety is internal nervous system comfort; visible safety is external structure
What does the Sushumna (soo-shoom-NAH) represent?
The central spine pathway for awakening/It's the main nadi for prana.
Difference between tension and compression?
Tension is muscle length based on intensity of contraction; compression is bone‑to‑bone contact
Why is svadhyaya (SVAHD-hyah-yah) essential in teaching and practice?
It cultivates self-reflection and connection to yogic wisdom
How to integrate a theme (myth, klesha (KLAY-shah), kosha (KOH-shah) into a sequence?
Use verbal cues, poses, and pacing aligned with the theme
How can cueing be both inclusive and precise?
Use layered, adaptable language referencing diverse bodies
Which dosha is cold, dry, and mobile?
Vata embodies air/space qualities.
What animal is represented in Bhujangasana (boo-jung-GAHS-uh-nuh)?
"Bhujanga" means serpent in Sanskrit. Hence cobra pose.