Yoga

What pose is this?

• chair

• lean

• lever

• sit

What pose is this?

• forest

• ship

• tree

• branch

What pose is this?

• bound angle

• crisscross

• indian

• left angle

What pose is this?

• baby

• log

• corpse

• sleeping

How does yoga influence the human nervous system?

• It activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing stress.

• It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation.

• It has no effect on the nervous system.

• It only affects the peripheral nervous system.

Which hormone is primarily reduced through regular yoga practice, leading to decreased stress levels?

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

What is the primary scientific benefit of practicing yoga for cardiovascular health?

• Increases heart rate

• Decreases blood pressure

• Increases cholesterol levels

• Decreases lung capacity

Which of the following scientific studies is most likely to be used to measure the effects of yoga on mental health?

• Randomized controlled trial

• Case study

• Longitudinal observational study

• Cross-sectional survey

How does yoga affect the body's inflammatory response according to scientific research?

• Increases inflammation

• Decreases inflammation

• Has no effect on inflammation

• Only affects inflammation in the joints

Which scientific principle explains the improvement in flexibility through yoga?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Hooke's Law

• Plasticity and elasticity of muscles

• Bernoulli's Principle