1. Who is the chief disciple of Yogi Matsyendranath?
2. How many Yoga Sutras are there in Kaivalya Pada (chapter)?
3. Manah Prashamanopayah Yoga Ityabhidhiyate. This definition of Yoga is by?
4. What is the meaning of Prana?
5. Which one is not a part of Sukshma Vyayam?
6. Which of the following Shatkarma Kriya is good for cleansing of the eyes?
7. How many different Asanas does Surya Namaskar comprise of?
8. Om Suryaya Namaha Mantra chant is in which posture / asana of Surya Namaskar?
9. Which chakra is at the floor of the perineum?
10. The concept of Panch Koshas is given in which Upanishad
11. Patanjali Yog Sutra describes how many Asanas
12. Which of these is not a misconception of Yoga
13. What is the meaning of this mantra ‘Om Bhanave Namah’
14. Which of these is not a benefit of trataka?
15. Pranayama practice influences energy in which Kosha
16. Shat Kriyas help us balance following in our body
17. The practice of Bhakti Yoga is for which type of person
18. Which of the following is not limb of Ashtanga Yoga?
19. Which of the below is a vehicle of higher reason?
20. Which of the following path of Yoga was discovered in the Pre-Classical Era?
21. Which of the following comes under Tamasik Guna?
22. Which of the following is one of the pranas in Panchaprana?
23. Apana governs which of the following?
24. Which up prana governs hunger and thirst?
25. What is the meaning of the word Adityaya from the 12 mantras of Suryanamaskar?
26. How many asanas are there in Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
27. “Sthira Sukham Asanam” – this definition of Asanas is as per which text?
28. Which of the following path of Yog is not discussed in the Upanishads?
29. Which of the following Kosha is closest to Brahman?
30. Which is not related to the Annamaya Kosha?
31. Location of Manipura Chakra is
32. In addition to Panch pranas, how many upapranas are there?
33. Asanas and shatkriya practices cater to which Kosha?
34. According to Swatmarama, Hatha yoga is the way to
35. Yoga is derived from which of the following word?
36. What is the meaning of “Samatvam Yog Uchaayte”?
37. Who is considered as the ultimate creator of the whole universe?
38. Yoga was first mentioned in which of the following scriptures?
39. How many Gunas mentioned in Yoga?
40. What is the beej mantra of Bhujangasana?
41. Which of the following is not a Pranayama?
42. Which of the following is called as “Mritasan”?
43. Which of the following Kosha belongs to the “Astral Body”?
44. Heyam dukham anagatam means
45. The ultimate aim of yoga is-
46. What is the total number of Patanjali Yoga Sutras?
47. Yoga Bhashya was compiled by
48. Who spread Sukshma Vyayama in modern times?
49. In Pranayama, Rechaka means
50. Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi are in which chapter of PYS?
51. Number of padas in Patanjali Yoga Sutras?
52. Restlessness is a characteristic of which triguna?
53. Patanjali yoga is which form of yoga?
54. 5th limb of Ashtanga yoga is
55. Raja yoga can be defined as
56. “Hatha Yoga Pradipika” belongs to which era?
57. “Om Pushne namah” is which mantra in Surya Namaskar?
58. Basti cleans which part of the body?
59. Pingala nadi is linked with which part of the brain?
60. Anandmaya kosha lies in
61. The most difficult path of Yoga is
62. When should Sukshma Vyayam be done during the Yoga practice?
63. Who developed Sukshma Vyayam?
64. How many nadis are there in the human body?
65. Which nadi represents creativity?
66. Kumbhak is
67. Creative energy is associated with
68. Emotion of hatred & fear is associated with
69. Maharashi Patanjali wrote Yoga Sutra in which era?
70. Ida nadi regulates
71. Nididhyasan is a part of?
72. Artha is the one who
73. In yoga, the concept of holistic human personality is
74. What is “Yuja samadhau”?
75. Sukshma Vyayam mainly focuses on?
76. Which of them is not a Sukshma Vyayam?
77. Which nadi represents “Ha” in hatha yoga?
78. In which step of jnana yoga one does deep thinking?
79. In pranayama, “ayama” means
80. _______ propounded the theory of Pancha kosha.
81. Hatha Yoga ultimate aim is—
82. Gherand Samhita introduced—– asanas.
83. According to Patanjali Yoga Sutras _______ .
84. There are no scriptures of this time because knowledge was transmitted orally in _____.
85. Every Karma leaves an impression called _______.
86. Yoga derived from a Sanskrit word meaning _________.
87. Which limb/path of Ashtanga yoga describes concentration?
88. Hatha yoga is one of the four main traditions of
89. Which one is right combination?
90. To maintain the balance among the three doshas in the body we should practice.
91. How many types of bhakta in Bhagvad Gita?
92. What is the literal meaning of Pranayama?
93. In normal life one must practice Asanas
94. During the Pranayama practice what would you emphasize?
95. During practice of Asanas which of the following is considered important?
96. Meditation is a practice of
97. Stimulation followed by _________ is the key essence of Yoga practice.
98. Which of the following yoga practice deepens and ease the flow of vital life energy and calm the mind?
99. Knowledge of Yoga originated from
100. What is ‘Nishkama Karma’?
101. What moves when Prana moves according to Hatha Yoga?
102. At which Chakra, the ultimate union of Ida and Pingala Nadi takes place?
103. Which of the following is not a vritti?
104. Which of the following is not a Mahasiddha as per Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
105. According to which School of Vedanta ‘All Reality is Brahman’?
106. Svatmarama belongs to which sect?
107. Which Prana governs our circulatory system?
108. ____ state of mind is a distracted mind overpowered by Rajas:
109. Vedas are also called:
110. _______ is the second stage of Nadanusandhan:
111. Which of these Kriya is recommended immediately after the practice of Jalaneti?
112. Karmenyendriyas related to the fire element are:
113. Pramana vritti include:
114. According to Ghatastha yoga, the first limb of Hatha yoga is:
115. The method of Chitta Prasadana is from:
116. Which of the following is not type of Chitta bhumi?
117. Which of the following is not included in 10 major Upanishads?
118. Which of the asanas is recommended for Basti as per Gheranda Samhita?
119. In which chapter of Gherand Samhita the concept of mudra is explained?
120. Which practice as per the Hatha Yoga Pradeepika gives Sthairyam (Steadiness)
121. Which is the best mudra as per HYP?
122. 8 shatkarmas are explained as per
123. Which of the following is not a chapter in the brahma sutra?
124. The concept of Nadis is explained in which Upanishad?
125. The faculty of sensing smell, sound, taste, touch, sight is part of which kosha?
126. Fill in the blank – ______ samo bhutva samatvam yoga uchayate
127. Which of the following is a pathya food as per Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
128. Which is a tool to help one with the cessation of the vrittis?
129. Which of the following is not attributed to Patanjali Maharshi?
130. Which of the following is a Vikshepa Sahabhuva?
131. Chitta Vikshepas are part of
132. Trayam Ekatra — (Fill in the blanks)
133. When the process of meditation ceases to exist and only the meditator and the object remain, that state is
134. The practice of Asteya results in
135. The concept of Dharma Megha Samadhi is explained in
136. The energy of the mind is given by which bija mantra?
137. Srinivas Yogi is the author of
138. Beating of kettle drums is heard in
139. Worms in stomach are removed by which practice?
140. Prasthantrayi refers to which canonical text?
141. Brahma Sutras means…
142. ________ propounded Dvait philosophy.
143. Brahma Sutra is also known as…
144. Purusharth Chatushthya is ________.
145. Prashnopanishad is based on…
146. What is Praman?
147. The concept of Chitta Bhumi is explained by
148. In “Niruddhha” state
149. Chitta vikshepas are also called as
150. “Anavasthitatatava” means
151. Lack of coordination between body and mind is
152. In which chapter of “Hatha Pradipika”, shatkarma is mentioned?
153. Which of the following is not a part of the Dhauti
154. Hatha ratnavalli is written by……..
155. Effect of pranayama is…… as per Gheranda Samhita
156. Which is the common tatva in Sadhak and badhak tatva?
157. What is the beej mantra for swadishthan chakra.
158. What is meaning of “Prajalpa”?
159. Upanishads are also known as
160. Vishishtadvaita means…
161. According to Kathopanishad, intellect is…
162. Taittiriya Upanishad has how many chapters
163. Investigation of happiness means
164. One who has given up all the desires is the characteristic of …
165. Which type of karma is capable of not generating any samskaras?
166. Focusing the mind on one object, image or sound is
167. What is the cause of failure according to Swami Swatmarama?
168. Yoga can be commenced only with this state of mind
169. Rajas and Sattva guna dominates this state of mind
170. What kind of behaviour one should have towards the Apunya people?
171. ________ is incorrect knowledge
172. Raja yoga is also known as
173. Brings great strength, valour and energy is
174. According to P.Y.S personal ethics include
175. The third type of pranayama given by Patanjali is
176. Enlightened discrimination between purusha and prakriti is
177. Siddhasana is also known as
178. In H.Y.P which type of nauli is given
179. Which kumbhak is known to counteract poison?
180. We hear beating of drums sound in this awastha
181. According to Gheranda Samhita which Dhyana is greatest?
182. How many samadhis are mentioned in Gheranda Samhita?
183. Where the Ida, Pingala and Sushumna nadis meet, is called
184. The urine, blood and semen are under purview of which chakra?
185. This chakra is also known as city of Jewels
186. ________ state of mind is a distracted mind over powered by Tamas
187. Hatha yoga is one of the four main traditions of
188. The bija mantra ‘Ha’ in Hatha Yoga represents
189. The ultimate aim of Hatha yoga is
190. Which of the following is a prohibited food according to Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
191. Gheranda Samhita cannot be described as
192. Agarbha pranayama is
193. What does Patanjali describe to get rid of the Vikshepas and Sahabhuvs?
194. _________ are inborn mental afflictions.
195. The kleshas manifest in human beings in ______ degrees
196. Patanjali does not prescribe ________ to get rid of the Kleshas
197. ‘Tataha Dwandwa Anabhigataha’ means
198. ‘Prayatna Shaitilya Ananta Samapattibhyam’ means
199. ‘Sthira Sukham Asanam’ is given in which Pada of Patanjali Yoga Sutra?
200. What is the recommended time period for the practice of kumbhaka (pranayama) according to Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
201. Respiratory and circulatory system is responsible for
202. There are _______ important organ systems in the body
203. Which of the following is screen of an eye?
204. Tympanic Membrane is also called as
205. Which nerve carries the smell sense to the brain
206. Production of RBC’s and WBC’s
207. __________ transmits the vibrations into the middle ear
208. Skeleton system is made up of
209. Which of the following muscles is voluntary?
210. Which Nervous system carries all involuntary functions
211. _______ gland is also known as master gland
212. Oxygenated blood from lungs to heart is carried by
213. Upper layer of skin also known as
214. Which practice should be done for constipation
215. ________ is the fifth sapta dhatu
216. Constipation can be cured by
217. Basic structural and functional unit of the body is
218. Thyroid can be cured by
219. Yogic concept of mental hygiene is
220. Which of the following is not Bhava?
221. The muscles in the stomach are.
222. This system sends and analyses the information from sense organs
223. Which system is considered a ‘fight or flight’ system?
224. Which Asana stimulates Pancreas
225. This gland helps to stimulate pituitary gland
226. Enzyme that helps to break down proteins in the stomach is
227. Water gets absorbed in the ____
228. Cup like sac present in nephrons where the blood pressure filtered to remove any waste
229. Rod cells are responsible for ..
230. Point where the optic nerve is connected to the eye is.
231. Diseases born out of stress are
232. Non digestion means
233. Imbalance in body due to change in lifestyle is
234. Kapalbhati is mainly useful to balance this dosha.
235. Which agni is responsible for formation and preservation of blood?
236. This up prana is responsible for yawning and divine smells
237. What is the period of Kapha according to ayurveda?
238. As per Gheranda samhita, when is the best time to start yog sadhana?
239. Which of the following Pranayama is good if you are suffering with Asthma?
240. For asthma which shatkriya is beneficial
241. During menstruation you shouldn’t do _______
242. Sarvangasana is best for people with _______
243. Diabetes is a ______
244. Characteristics of eustress is
245. Veins carry
246. The process responsible for maintaining a balanced state within the body is known as
247. Malleus, incus, and stapes bones are known as
248. The Human ear can perceive frequencies from
249. This is a part of middle ear is
250. Ligament is the part of skeleton system which connects
251. This gland is located at the sternum
252. __________ are the directly secreted into the blood stream via glands
253. Oxygen and CO2 are exchanged via
254. ___________ is the largest vein in the human body
255. Tiny hair like projections in the small intestine are called as
256. Fundamental unit cell of kidney is known as
257. Regulatory center for body temperature is located in
258. The disease which directly enters into our pranmaya and annamayakosha
259. Disease of Gout connects to which dosha
260. Element of Pitta is
261. Which dhatu is known as mahadhatu
262. Which agni is responsible for Beauty, Complexion and glow of body
263. Which upprana is responsible for blinking of eyes
264. I am Sat-Chit-AnandaSvarupa is a
265. The behavior that is visible and what occurs outside of human beings is called
266. Which is Asana helpful for backpain?
267. Which kriya and asana is helpful for Asthama
268. Hypertension can be controlled by this method
269. Diabetes patients can heal through
270. When someone is under stress then his body may show reactions such as.
271. Which system is not responsible for making the nutrients available to the body?
272. _______ is not a part of the endocrine system.
273. _______ is an example of smooth muscles.
274. Adrenaline is a part of which system
275. Homeostasis means
276. The taste buds at the tip of the tongue are sensitive to ____ tastes
277. The sanskrit word for health is ‘Swasthya’ which can be roughly translated as
278. Anandmaya Kosha is also known as the
279. ‘Water’ element out of the Panchabhutas is also known as
280. The earth element does not possess the quality of
281. When the prana gets disturbed and there is unsteadiness in the nadis, what happens?
282. Desires, wishes, ambitions and fickle-mindedness are the result of _______ guna
283. ‘Yad Bhavam Tad Bhavati’ means
284. _________ is a non-judgemental attitude towards the wicked/sinful people
286. Arousing opposite feelings whenever negative emotions or other passions arouse within us is known as
287. Bronchi is a part of ________ System
288. The two Eternal Principles of Sankhya are:
289. Which of the following elements belong to Kapha doshas?
290. Solar plexus is related with which chakra?
291. Which of the following is not a factor influencing teaching?
292. ___________ is the climate and culture of the workplace
293. ___________ asana should be avoided by people having High Blood Pressure
294. Arrange in the correct order
295. 2–6 is the time of
296. Luteinising hormone is secreted by
297. Shalabhasana is an example of
298. __________ is the smallest bone of the human body
299. __________ people have a thin body frame
300. People with back ache should avoid
301. __________ is not one of the ten principal Upanishad.
302. Taittreya Upanishad belongs to _________
303. “Aham Brahmasmi” can be found in ________ Upanishad
304. Which of the following is not an Arya Satya?
305. Kriyamana karmas are also known as………
306. __________ solution is always advised during Kriya practice ensuring maximum cleansing of the food pipe
307. In which textbook is “Ahimsa paramo dharma” mentioned?
308. Which Upanishad describes four states of human consciousness?
309. Which of the following philosophy is non-Vedic?
310. The Guru-sishya parampara is mentioned in …
311. Sarira traya (three bodies) concept is explained in………..
312. Concept of Shreyas and Preyas is mentioned in which Upanishad?
313. How many folds of predictions are given in Syadvada of Jainism?
314. Who is known as the founder of the main Vedic Yoga tradition?
315. Panchashil is described in which religion?
316. Which of the following is type of Tratak?
317. There were _______ Tirthankars in Jainism?
318. Lesya Dhyana, in Preksha meditation is related to?
319. _________ is samudaya in Buddhism?
320. _________ is not one of the pramanas in Purva Mimamsa?
321. _________ was appointed as the chief priest at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple?
322. The Divine Life Society was founded by?
323. _________ was the guru of Sri Yogendra ji and Kuvalyananda?
324. Viniyasa yoga was propagated by?
325. Preksha Meditation was founded by?
326. A consistent pattern of behavior is termed as?
327. Which of these is false?
328. _______ are the reactions of stress?
329. Adhyatmika, Adhibhoutika and Adhidaivika are known as………?
330. Which endocrine gland activates stress response?
331. According to Ayurveda, in which Ritus (Season) is your body immunity at its best?
332. The exchange of gases between inhaled air and blood is referred to as
333. The frontal, ethmoid, maxillary and sphenoid are…
334. Psychology refers to the scientific study of human…?
335. The four states of our consciousness do not include
336. _______ includes basic mental processes such as sensation, attention and perception
337. _______ motivation means doing an activity to attain or avoid an outcome
338. _______ is not a type of Adhija Vyadhi
339. _______ is not produced by Adrenal gland
340. _______ is a small area in the limbic system related to emotional responses
341. Heyam Dukham Anagatam means
342. The Vishudhi Chakra signifies _______ element
343. Hemant season comes around
344. WHO defines health with all of these parameters, except
345. _______ is a physiological change during emotions
346. _______ is influenced by heredity?
347. Emotional experiences have the following components?
348. _______ is not a type of klesha manifestation?
349. _______ is Vital capacity?
350. The concept of Triguna is not mentioned in
351. In yogic psychology, which term refers to the storehouse of impressions?
352. Which kosha is associated with bliss?
353. Which pratyahara technique uses visualisation?
354. In Ayurveda, which dosha is dominant in summer?
355. Which nadi passes through the left side of the body?
356. The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Indian epic?
357. Which kriya is performed with a long cloth for intestinal cleansing?
358. Which guna is associated with inertia?
359. In yogic practice, Ujjayi is a type of
360. Which muscle type is found in the heart?
361. Which yoga limb deals with meditation?
362. In Ayurveda, which taste is predominant in Vata pacifying diet?
363. The pineal gland is located in which part of the brain?
364. Which ancient text contains 700 shlokas and is divided into 18 chapters?
365. Which branch of yoga is primarily devotional in nature?
366. In yogic psychology, which term refers to the storehouse of impressions?
367. Which kosha is associated with bliss?
368. Which pratyahara technique uses visualisation?
369. In Ayurveda, which dosha is dominant in summer?
370. Which nadi passes through the left side of the body?
371. The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Indian epic?
372. Which kriya is performed with a long cloth for intestinal cleansing?
373. Which guna is associated with inertia?
374. In yogic practice, Ujjayi is a type of
375. Which muscle type is found in the heart?
376. Which yoga limb deals with meditation?
377. In Ayurveda, which taste is predominant in Vata pacifying diet?
378. The pineal gland is located in which part of the brain?
379. Which ancient text contains 700 shlokas and 18 chapters?
380. Which branch of yoga is primarily devotional in nature?
381. WHO defines health with all of these parameters, except
382. _______ is a physiological change during emotions
383. _______ is influenced by heredity
384. Emotional experiences have the following components?
385. _______ is not a type of klesha manifestation?
386. _______ is Vital capacity?
387. The concept of Triguna is not mentioned in
388. In yogic psychology, ‘Chitta’ refers to
389. Which kosha is associated with bliss?
390. Which pratyahara technique uses visualisation?
391. In Ayurveda, which dosha is dominant in summer?
392. Which nadi passes through the left side of the body?
393. The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Indian epic?
394. Which kriya is performed with a long cloth for intestinal cleansing?
395. Which guna is associated with inertia?
381. WHO defines health with all of these parameters, except
382. _______ is a physiological change during emotions
383. _______ is influenced by heredity
384. Emotional experiences have the following components?
385. _______ is not a type of klesha manifestation?
386. _______ is Vital capacity?
387. The concept of Triguna is not mentioned in
388. In yogic psychology, ‘Chitta’ refers to
389. Which kosha is associated with bliss?
390. Which pratyahara technique uses visualisation?
391. In Ayurveda, which dosha is dominant in summer?
392. Which nadi passes through the left side of the body?
393. The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Indian epic?
394. Which kriya is performed with a long cloth for intestinal cleansing?
395. Which guna is associated with inertia?
396. In yogic psychology, which term refers to the storehouse of impressions?
397. Which kosha is associated with bliss?
398. Which pratyahara technique uses visualisation?
399. In Ayurveda, which dosha is dominant in summer?
400. Which nadi passes through the left side of the body?
401. The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Indian epic?
402. Which kriya is performed with a long cloth for intestinal cleansing?
403. Which guna is associated with inertia?
404. In yogic practice, Ujjayi is a type of
405. Which muscle type is found in the heart?
406. Which yoga limb deals with meditation?
407. In Ayurveda, which taste is predominant in Vata pacifying diet?
408. The pineal gland is located in which part of the brain?
409. Which ancient text contains 700 shlokas and 18 chapters?
410. Which branch of yoga is primarily devotional in nature?