Sonia Kalra Unit A Answer Any FOUR Questions From This Unit (5 Marks Each)

SIYA International Yoga Principles & Philosophy TTC Nov’21-Jan ‘22
SONIA KALRA
Unit A
Short Answer type in 5-8 sentences
Answer any FOUR questions from this unit (5 marks each)
1. What two famous definitions of Yoga are given in the Bhagavad Gita?
2. Briefly describe the three kinds of dukha/pain.
3. Name each guna and briefly describe any one.
Gunas are the attributes of prakriti due to which the universe keeps changing . the gunas are
the feelings/ emations felt in the universe . There are three types of gunas
Sattva guna, Rajas guna and tamas guna . These gunas are intermingled in each person which
makes up the nature or prakriti of a person . the most dominant guna describes the nature or
kind of mentality a person possess .
Sattva gunas :
Symbol of purity , calmness happiness, containment, goodness,
People with sattva guna as dominating prakriti are always positive , enlightened , mindful
they practice non-voilence and are open to welcoming other with whole heartedness .
Sattvic people attract sattvic food . they eat freshly cooked meals, fruits, vegetables, less
spicy and easy to digest foods . They eat on time , exercise regularly , sleep on time and be
positive . They practice Dharma, They are intelligent .
The color that denotes sattva guna is white ,
4. What does dharma mean?
Ans: Dharma means responsibility, harmony, duty
Those who follow Dharma do the activity even if they don’t feel like doing it . They set
priorites in life , they do thing based on the time bonded activities , punctual , righteous ways
, non- violence , Dharma can be incorporated in clam and stable mind through meditation .
sitting in a proper meditative pose can help in training the mind to follow dharma .
A trained and disciplined mind always allows a person to follow the path of Dharma as the
mind can think clearly and take decisions easily . Yamas and Niyamas are also a part of
disciplined mind .
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5. What are the five layers/dimensions of the human being called? Choose one layer and briefly
describe it.
Ans : The five layers of a human being is called as the panch kosha
1. The physical body – Annumayakosha
2. The energy body – Paranamayakosha
3. The mental body – Manumayakosha
4. The Intellect body- vigyanmayakosha
5. The bliss body- Anandamayakosha
The mental body – manumayakosha is the mind of the body . there are three parts of this kosha.
The conscious mind
The unconscious mind
And the subconscious mind
1. The conscious mind is the one with which we feel , see experience things and gather
information of the outer world . The information collect by this mind is filtered ,
distorted and stored in subconscious mind for future use or references .
2. The subconscious mind is the one which stores the memories in the form of visual, audio
or kinesthetic forms . the subconscious mind is active even when we sleep. These
memories can be recovered when ever required .
3. The unconscious mind is the one which keeps working non stop 24 X 7 it is responsible
for the working of body even when we sleep . we breath, the heart pumping , the other
systems working like digestion , elimination of waste from body, repairing of body on
regular basis and after any diseases .
Yoga helps in keeping this kosha active for a better life and longitivity .
6. Name the six shatkarmas and their areas of cleanse. Choose one and briefly describe it.
Ans: the practice of shatkarmas helps in balancing the five elements of the body
Neti- cleansing of nasal passage
Dhuti- throrax cleansing
Nauli- internal organs cleansing
Kapalbhati- frontal lobe cleansing
Tratak- mind and frontal lobe

Basti – large intestine cleansing

Kapalbhati : this pranayama helps in cleansing of the mind by normal inhalation and forced
exhalation through nostrils . the mouth is kept closed all the time .
Reduces stress,
Reduces migraines
prevents hair fall and allows new hair growth
Cure digestive and respiratory problems like asthma and lung issues
Unit B
True or False
Answer all questions in this unit (1 mark each)
You can answer by writing T or F at the end of the Question
1. The definition of Yoga as Samatvam/equipoise comes from the Gheranda Samhita? - T

2. The Vedas say that there is only one truth but that the learned call it by many different
names?- T
3. Sandhya Kala/the time of practice is determined by the balance of the two nostril flows and
the natural tuning with the environment? -F
4. Manomaya Kosha is made up of the energy channels and the chakras?- F
5. Raja Yoga creates the foundation for hatha yoga practices?- F
6. Ida pingala, the lunar channel, refers to the left nostril flow?-T
7. Nauli is done by rapid contraction and relaxation of the anal muscles?- T
8. Sukshma Vyayama is the subtle practices that include all the major muscles of the body?- T
9. Asanas can be both static and dynamic and allow complete flexibility of the spine.- T
10. Dharana practices help to focus the mind so that one can enter into dhyana.- T
Unit C
Multiple Choice questions
Answer all questions of this unit (1 mark each)

You can highlight the answer by making it bold or change its color
1. Different names for Self-Realization are:

A. Moksha, Kaivalya, Nirvana
B. Chitta, Vritti, Nirodha
C. Moksha, Nirvana, Chitta
D. Chitta, Vritti, Kaivalya
2. The ‘One who sleeps in the city’ is known as’:

A. Darshana
B. Krishna
C. Purusha
D. Prakriti
3. What time of day is Brahma-muhurta?

A. One hour before sunrise
B. One hour before sunset
C. Noon
D. Midnight
4. What is the vehicle of consciousness?

A. Sukshma sharira
B. Buddhi
C. Sattva
D. Prana
5. The Yoga of devotion is known as:
A. Raja Yoga
B. Bhakti Yoga
C. Jnana Yoga
D. Hatha Yoga

6. Vijnanamaya Kosha:
A. Psychic dimension of being with wisdom
B. Bliss dimension, pure joy
C. Physical dimension of body
D. Mental dimension of being with mind
7. Trataka
A. Purifies the entire GI tract
B. Strengthens the abdominal area
C. Purifies the mind
D. Purifies the nasal passages
8. Sukshma Vyayama:
A. Preparatory practices for Yoga asanas
B. Help to boost the energy flow in the body
C. Subtle practices that include all the major joints in the body
D. All of the above
9. The only text where asana is not listed as the first limb of Yoga is:
A. Gheranda Samhita
B. Hatha Yoga Pradipika
C. Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali
D. None of the above
10. Pranayama consists of:

A. Puraka, Rechaka, Ayama
B. Ayama, Kumbhaka, Rechaka
C. Puraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka
D. Kumbhaka, Puraka, Ayama

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Basti – large intestine cleansing

1. The definition of Yoga as Samatvam/equipoise comes from the Gheranda Samhita? - T

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1. Different names for Self-Realization are:

2. The ‘One who sleeps in the city’ is known as’:

3. What time of day is Brahma-muhurta?

4. What is the vehicle of consciousness?

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10. Pranayama consists of:

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