🧘‍♀️ Part 1: Yoga Knowledge Check

1. Where did yoga originate?

Ancient China

Ancient India

Ancient Greece

Ancient Egypt

2. What does yoga combine? (Select all that apply)

Physical postures

Breathing techniques

Mindfulness

Competitive scoring

3. True or False: Yoga is a competitive sport focused on winning.

True

False

🌟 Part 2: Yoga Styles and Benefits

4. Match each yoga style with its description:

1. Hatha Yoga

2. Vinyasa Yoga

3. Yin Yoga

4. Restorative Yoga

A. Flowing movements linked with breath

B. Gentle, slow-paced with basic postures

C. Deep relaxation and stress relief

D. Long-held poses for flexibility

5. List three physical benefits of yoga practice:

6. List three mental/emotional benefits of yoga practice:

🧠 Part 3: Mindfulness and Wellbeing

7. Fill in the blanks about mindfulness:

Mindfulness is the practice of paying _____________ to the present moment without _____________. In yoga, mindfulness helps us connect our _____________ and _____________ together.

8. How can mindfulness help with stress management? Explain in your own words:

9. During our mindfulness breathing exercise in class, how did you feel? Circle all that apply:

Calm

Relaxed

Focused

Restless

Peaceful

Distracted

💭 Part 4: Personal Reflection

10. How do you think yoga and mindfulness could benefit you personally? Consider your physical health, mental wellbeing, and daily life:

11. What challenges might you face when trying to practise yoga or mindfulness? How could you overcome these challenges?

12. One key thing I learned about yoga today is:

13. Home Practice Reflection: After trying the mindfulness breathing exercise at home, describe how it made you feel and when you think it might be most helpful to use this technique: