International Yoga Day Quiz

1. When is World Yoga Day celebrated?

June 21st
September 21st
December 21st
April 21st

2. Which country proposed the idea of World Yoga Day at the United Nations?

Russia
China
United States
India

3. Who is considered the "Father of Modern Yoga"?

B.K.S. Iyengar
Patanjali
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
Baba Ramdev

4. What is the Sanskrit word for "union" or "connection" which is often associated with yoga?

Pranayama
Asana
Samadhi
Yoga

5. Yoga originated in which ancient civilization?

Mesopotamian Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
Greek Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization

6. Which asana is known as the "King of Asanas"?

Sirsasana (Headstand)
Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

7. What is the spiritual text that serves as the foundation for the philosophy of yoga?

Bhagavad Gita
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Rigveda
Upanishads

8. Which pranayama technique involves alternate nostril breathing?

Shitali
Anulom Vilom
Surya Bhedana
Kapalabhati

9. Which type of yoga focuses on physical postures and breathing exercises?

Hatha Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Karma Yoga

10. Yoga is not only a physical practice but also a practice of what?

Art
Religion
Medicine
Mindfulness

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