Yoga Origins and Components Quiz
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What are the main components of yoga?

  • Running and weightlifting
  • Postures and breathing (correct)
  • Swimming and cycling
  • Meditation and chanting

What does the word 'Yoga' mean?

  • Disconnection or detachment
  • Isolation or separation
  • Distraction or dispersion
  • Union or communion (correct)

Who collated, coordinated, and systematized the system of yoga?

  • Adi Shankara
  • Buddha
  • Mahavira
  • Sage Patanjali (correct)

What does the system of yoga teach according to Indian thought?

<p>How the jivatma can be united to the Paramatma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of yoga according to the text?

<p>Union of the individual human spirit with the Supreme Universal Spirit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of slow movements and deep breathing in yoga?

<p>Increase blood flow and warm up muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the American College of Physicians recommend yoga for?

<p>Chronic low back pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does yoga benefit heart health?

<p>Reduces levels of stress and inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research show about a consistent bedtime yoga routine?

<p>It can help prepare the body to fall asleep and stay asleep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential effects of getting into a routine of practicing yoga?

<p>Increased mental and physical energy, boost in alertness and enthusiasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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