Lady Niguma Master 1 —Exam Answer Key— **1. Tristhana is:** a. The trifecta of bandha, ujayi, and drshti in one technique b. Only meant for advanced practitioners c. The first thing that everyone learns when practicing asana d. All of the above **2. Mulabandha is:** a. Strictly lifting the pelvic floor b. Bonding attention to the pelvis, legs and feet c. Detecting and directing subtle energy to cultivate stability & ease d. All of the above **3. Uddiyanabandha:** a. Is strictly sucking the navel in and up during an exhale suspension b. Is bonding attention to the torso, arms, & hands to direct inner winds c. Is detecting and directing the apana vayu d. All of the above **4. Jalandharabandha:** a. Is strictly tucking the chin during breath retentions b. Is holding water in your throat by engaging the glottis muscles c. Is bonding attention to the neck, head, and face to direct subtle energy d. None of the above **5. Drshti:** a. Is looking at a specific place with awareness of peripheral vision b. Is the first fold of the 8-fold path c. Is understanding suffering, its causes, how to stop it, and the way to stop it d. All of the above **6. The Five Universal Principles are:** a. Defenses up, soften, contract, melt, and then concentrate b. Open to grace, muscular energy, inner spiral, outer spiral, organic energy c. Be kind, be kind, be kind, be kind, and be kind d. All of the above **7. In as few words as possible, fully explain the first four verses of the Yoga** Sutra in your own words. **8. What are two main practices in the first chapter of the Yoga Sutra that allow us to stop how the mind turns things around? Briefly describe them (and include the Sanskrit for bonus points\!)** **9. What does it mean to destroy the veil of the qualities of things and to “become a gardener”?** **10. What are the four immeasurables mentioned in Yoga Sutra 1.33?** **11. Explain the significance of understanding the connection between cause and effect as taught in the Yoga Sutra.** **12. What are the five negative thoughts (kleshah) mentioned by Patanjali in Yoga Sutra 2.3?** **13. What are the three prerequisites for having a successful meditation, as mentioned in this class?** **14. What is a consuming concentration meditation?** **15. Why is it important for a yogi to understand the absence of elements?** **16. What is meant by the process of "dissolution" in the context of this class?** **17. Why is it important to purify the death process in this meditation practice?** **18. Pick a chakra healing and describe how you would teach a student to find the ney, or crucial point, of that chakra.** **19. What is the meaning of the Sanskrit word “Sadhana,” and how does it relate to yoga practice?** **20. What is the purpose of a circle day?** **21.** **In what ways can you send out the purified wind element to help those in need, such as people suffering from mental or physical ailments?** **22. How can you incorporate the qualities of the fire element into your daily routine to enhance vitality?** **23. Why is it important to address selfishness and cultivate generosity in your relationships and interactions?** **24. Why is it important to cultivate emotional cohesion, like water, in relationships and communities?** **25. What is the purpose of practicing Bandhas, and how do they impact the flow of energy in the body?** **26. In what ways can you integrate Tristhana into your daily routine outside of a formal yoga practice?**