200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER
TRAINING PRACTICE
EXAM
Question 1: In Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A), which asana follows Urdhva
Hastasana (Upward Salute)?
Choices:
1) Chaturanga Dandasana 2) Uttanasana 3) Adho Mukha Svanasana 4) Ardha Uttanasana
Correct Answer: Uttanasana
Explanation: From Urdhva Hastasana, the practitioner exhales and folds forward into Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend).Page 1
Question 2: Which of the following is a key alignment cue for Virabhadrasana II
(Warrior II)?
Choices:
1) Keep both legs straight and internally rotate the back leg.2) Square the hips completely to the front of the mat.3) Stack the front knee directly over the front ankle.4) Lift the back heel o� the mat.
Correct Answer: Stack the front knee directly over the front ankle.
Explanation: Stacking the front knee over the ankle protects the knee joint and provides stability in Warrior II.Question 3: What is the primary physical bene�t of practicing twists like Ardha Matsyendrasana?
Choices:
1) Strengthening the hamstrings 2) Increasing spinal mobility and stimulating digestion 3) Opening the chest and shoulders 4) Building arm and shoulder strength
Correct Answer: Increasing spinal mobility and stimulating digestion
Explanation: Twists rotate the spine, increasing its mobility, and compress the abdominal organs, which can stimulate digestion.Page 2
Question 4: Which pranayama technique is characterized by a slight constriction in the back of the throat, creating an ocean-like sound?
Choices:
1) Kapalabhati 2) Nadi Shodhana 3) Ujjayi 4) Bhastrika
Correct Answer: Ujjayi
Explanation: Ujjayi (Victorious Breath) uses a slight constriction of the glottis to regulate breath and create a soothing, ocean-like sound.
Question 5: What is the correct gaze point (Drishti) in Adho Mukha Svanasana
(Downward-Facing Dog)?
Choices:
1) Up toward the ceiling 2) Forward between the hands 3) Toward the navel or toes 4) To the side of the mat
Correct Answer: Toward the navel or toes
Explanation: The traditional Drishti in Downward-Facing Dog is the navel (Nabi Chakra) or toward the toes to maintain a long cervical spine.Page 3