Eight Limbs of Yoga Quiz

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Explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga

Discover the profound teachings of yoga with this engaging quiz that explores the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of yoga principles.

Learn about the purpose and practices of yoga
Understand the significance of breathing and meditation
Identify obstacles and attitudes in yoga practice

14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by FlowingSpirit42

Yoga is much more than a physical practice. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali share the 8 limbs of yoga as the remedy for pain and suffering. Find out how much you know about these limbs of the practice.

1. The purpose of yoga is:

A. To achieve a strong flexible body.

B. To realize who we really are beyond the limitations of the mind, ego and senses.

C. To control the mind.

D. To look good in skinny jeans

2. The most important practice of yoga is:

A. Mastering physical postures.

B. Learning to control your energy.

C. Doing your best to cause no harm in thought, word and action towards yourself and others.

D. Savasana.

3. Breathing exercises can help you to:

A. Balance the circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.

B. Reduce Stress.

C. Prepare the mind for meditation.

D. All of the above.

4. Why is concentration an important part of yoga practice?

A. When we concentrate we can manifest whatever we want.

B. To meditate successfully we need to be able to concentrate the mind.

C. Concentration is not important.

D. Concentration is the minds natural state.

5. What are some obstacles to meditation?

A. Too much screen time.

B. Poor diet.

C. Physical pain.

D. All of the above.

6. What is the source of all harmful actions made by humans?

A. Fear.

B. Desire.

C. Laziness.

D. Confusion.

7. Which attitude is supportive of asana practice:

A. No pain, no gain.

B. All postures should be steady and comfortable.

C. Don’t try advanced postures if you are over 50 years old.

D. The body can only relax during yin yoga.

8. Who can practice yoga?

A. Individuals with strong healthy bodies.

B. Individuals who are able to use all of their senses fully.

C. Individuals who are spiritually inclined.

D. Everyone.

9. Why are sun salutations done?

A. To warm up the body.

B. To connect with the energy of the sun and planets.

C. To cultivate a humble, open heart.

D. All of the above.

10. What is the most important asana?

A. Headstand.

B. Shoulderstand.

C. Comfortable seated posture.

D. Triangle.

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