Yoga has eight components, also known as the eight limbs of Yoga - Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana, Samadhi are five of them. Which are the other three?

Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya

Ha= Sun, Tha=Moon; representing duality in balance

Life force, energy that moves through all earthly things

Flexible, pliable and adaptable

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Who is believed to be the father of Yoga?
- A.
  
  Krishnamacharya
- B.
  
  Siddhartha Gautama
- C.
  
  Maharshi Patanjali
- D.
  
  B.K.S. Iyengar
Correct Answer
C. Maharshi Patanjali

Explanation
Although the tradition of yoga is 5,000 years old, it is mainly attributed to the Sage Patanjali as the father of yoga, who transcribed the book, The Yoga Sutra, over 2,000 years ago.

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Yoga has eight components, also known as the eight limbs of Yoga - Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana, Samadhi are five of them. Which are the other three?
- A.
  
  Savichar, Santosa, Tapas
- B.
  
  Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya
- C.
  
  Ananda, Asmita, Aachaar
- D.
  
  Yama, Dharana, Pratyahara
Correct Answer
D. Yama, Dharana, Pratyahara

Explanation
The correct answer is Yama, Dharana, Pratyahara. These three components are the remaining limbs of Yoga. Yama refers to moral restraints and ethical principles, Dharana is the practice of concentration and focus, and Pratyahara is the withdrawal of the senses from external stimuli. Together with Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana, and Samadhi, these eight limbs form a comprehensive framework for practicing Yoga and achieving spiritual enlightenment.

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Surya Namaskar is considered to be a complete exercise for the body and has often been cited as a combination of Asanas that helps in stretching almost all the major muscles. How many Asanas does Surya Namaskar in total include?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  24
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
A. 12

Explanation
Surya Namaskar includes a total of 12 Asanas. These Asanas involve a sequence of movements that stretch and strengthen various muscles in the body. By performing Surya Namaskar, one can achieve a complete exercise routine that targets multiple muscle groups and promotes overall fitness and flexibility.

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Hatha means:
- A.
  
  Ha= Sun, Tha=Moon; representing duality in balance
- B.
  
  Life force, energy that moves through all earthly things
- C.
  
  Union of body, mind and spirit
- D.
  
  Flexible, pliable and adaptable
Correct Answer
A. Ha= Sun, Tha=Moon; representing duality in balance

Explanation
Hatha means the representation of duality in balance, with "Ha" representing the sun and "Tha" representing the moon. This suggests that Hatha yoga aims to bring harmony and balance between opposing forces, such as strength and flexibility, effort and surrender, and active and passive energies. By uniting these opposing forces, practitioners can achieve a state of balance and integration in body, mind, and spirit.

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Dhyana is meditation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Dhyana is a Sanskrit term that refers to the practice of meditation in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It involves focusing one's mind and achieving a state of deep concentration and awareness. Therefore, the statement "Dhyana is meditation" is true, as it correctly equates Dhyana with the practice of meditation.

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Fill in the blank! Master Sanjiv always reminds his students during class; "When your________ goes here and there, bring your awareness back to your body."
- A.
  
  Monkey
- B.
  
  Ego
- C.
  
  Mind
- D.
  
  Partner
Correct Answer
C. Mind

Explanation
Master Sanjiv always reminds his students during class to bring their awareness back to their body when their mind goes here and there. This implies that the mind tends to wander and get distracted, and it is important to refocus and stay present in the moment.

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You can reach Samadhi when you can hold a headstand for 20 seconds?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because reaching Samadhi, a state of deep meditation and spiritual absorption, is not dependent on one's ability to hold a headstand for 20 seconds. Samadhi is a state of higher consciousness achieved through intense focus and meditation practices, and is not related to physical abilities or postures. Therefore, the ability to hold a headstand has no direct correlation with reaching Samadhi.

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Name this pose in Sanskrit?
- A.
  
  Padmasana
- B.
  
  Pavanamuktasana
- C.
  
  Paschimottanasana
- D.
  
  Parsvottanasana
Correct Answer
B. Pavanamuktasana

Explanation
Padmasana = Lotus Pose, Paschimottanasana = seated forward bend, Parsvottanasana = Pyramid Pose (Intense Side Stretch Pose)

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Test Your Yoga Knowledge! Trivia Questions Quiz

Who is believed to be the father of Yoga?

Yoga has eight components, also known as the eight limbs of Yoga - Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana, Samadhi are five of them. Which are the other three?

Surya Namaskar is considered to be a complete exercise for the body and has often been cited as a combination of Asanas that helps in stretching almost all the major muscles. How many Asanas does Surya Namaskar in total include?

Hatha means:

Dhyana is meditation.

Fill in the blank! Master Sanjiv always reminds his students during class; "When your________ goes here and there, bring your awareness back to your body."

You can reach Samadhi when you can hold a headstand for 20 seconds?

Name this pose in Sanskrit?