REVIEW QUIZ - FORWARD FOLDS AND THE BACK LINE TEAM

REVIEW QUIZ - FORWARD FOLDS AND THE BACK LINE TEAM

1. Multiple Choice: What is the significance of the back line in our body?

a) It is responsible for lateral movements.

b) It supports our posture and movement.

c) It controls our facial expressions.

d) It is primarily involved in digestion.

2. Multiple Choice: What is the purpose of forward folds in yoga?

a) To strengthen the front muscles of the body.

b) To engage the core muscles exclusively.

c) To nourish and awaken the back line of the body.

d) To improve cardiovascular fitness.

3. Multiple Choice: According to Jai Deva Singh, what is the “Turya consciousness”?

a) An advanced yoga pose.

b) The unity of body and mind.

c) The quiet witness in the background of awareness.

d) A type of meditation technique.

4. True or False: Forward folds can help calm the mind and nervous system.

5. True / False: ”Yoga butt” refers to the shape and firmness of the buttocks.

6. True / False: The plantar fascia is a connective tissue that spans from the heels to the toes.

7. Fill in the Blanks: The term “yoga butt” refers to a hamstring connection tear at the ________, which can cause

discomfort and stiffness in various areas.

8. Fill in the Blanks: The deep core, including muscles like the transversus abdominis and the internal and external

obliques, supports fluid spinal flexion and extension by exerting pressure against the spine, countering the pull of

________ during these movements.

9. Matching: Match the muscle with its corresponding function

a) Erector Spinae

b) Hamstrings

c) Gastrocnemius

d) Transversus Abdominis

10. Short Answer: How can bending the knees enhance the fluidity of spinal flexion during yoga practice?

11. Short Answer: Briefly explain the concept of the “Turya consciousness” in the context of yoga philosophy.

12. Essay: Discuss the importance of engaging the entire back line in forward folds and how it can contribute to a more

holistic yoga practice. Provide examples of specific muscles and their roles in this process.

Answers:

1. b) It supports our posture and movement.

2. c) To nourish and awaken the back line of the body.

3. c) The quiet witness in the background of awareness.

4. True

5. False

6. True

7. Ischial Tuberosity

8. .Gravity

9. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

10. Bending the knees relieves tension from the back line by separating the calf and hamstring muscles,

allowing smoother and more comprehensive movement.

11. The “Turya consciousness” refers to the quiet witness in the background of awareness, often achieved

through yoga and meditation practices, helping to tap into a deeper sense of unity and consciousness.