Review Questions

REVIEW QUIZ

AWAKENING OUR WARM UPS WITH THE THREE JEWELS

1. Multiple Choice: What are the three jewels in the Yogic Tradition?

a. Yama, Niyama, Asana

b. Karma, Dharma, Bhakti

c. Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

d. Body, Mind, Spirit

2. True or False: The Buddha in the Yogic tradition refers exclusively to the historical figure Siddhartha Gautama.

3. Fill in the Blanks: The Dharma refers to the _______ that guide us on the path, the practices that generate the

_______ focus of spiritual practice.

4. Matching: Match the correct definition to each term related to the warm-up principles:

Buddha: ____

Dharma: ____

Sangha: ____

5. Multiple Choice: Which system of the body serves as the “director” or “teacher” guiding our movements?

a. Muscular System

b. Circulatory System

c. Nervous System

d. Endocrine System

6. Short Answer: Describe the sympathetic and para-sympathetic states of the autonomic nervous system in relation

to our daily life.

7. True or False: The Pingala nadi represents a cooling, feminine energy and corresponds to the para-sympathetic

state.

8. Fill in the Blanks: During our yoga practice, emphasis on the _______ rather than the inhale can help engage the

parasympathetic nervous system.

9. Multiple Choice: With how many more sensory neurons than motor neurons does our nervous system emphasize

sensory awareness?

a. 5 times

b. 10 times

c. 20 times

d. 50 times

10. Short Answer: How does un-weighting our limbs in yoga practice contribute to our overall health and movement?

Answers

1. teachings, inward

2. alse

3. c. Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

4. Buddha: b, Dharma: a, Sangha: c

5. c. Nervous System

6. The sympathetic state acts like a gas pedal,

inducing focused and productive states.

The para-sympathetic state, often referred

to as ‘rest and digest’, allows us to recharge

between tasks and is essential for both

physical health and proper functioning.

7. False

8. exhale

9. c. 20 times

10. Un-weighting our limbs in yoga practice

initiates a chain reaction of work in the

deep core, activating internal support.

These gentle actions are crucial for proper

performance in more significant movements,

both on the yoga mat and in daily life,

reducing strain and preventing injury.