Application to Lotus College of Yoga section

Namaste from Mars

• How long have you been practicing yoga and where do you usually practice?
• Why do we chant Om?
• Is breath Prana? Explain.
• Mudra, Mantra, Chakra, Prana, Satsang, Bhakti. In your own words relate these to your yoga practice.
• What is the meaning of Surya Namaskar & why do we practice it?
• Create an image of the breath.
• What is Sanskrit & why do we chant in Sanskrit?
• What has yoga taught you about you?
• The most unpleasant pose for me is X. Contemplate what inside you is the difficulty.
• BKS Iyengar says that backbends address fear. Why do you think that is?
• Our injuries are often our greatest teachers. Explain.
• Do you think yoga teachers need to possess certain qualities? What are they?
• You can tell someone what yoga is like, but they have to have direct experience of it. Why?
• Grace, Community, Prayer, Soul, Heal, Freedom. In your own words...
• Ammaji says, "Crying to go for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation." Do you agree? Explain.
• What does it mean to be flexible?
• What would it mean to get in touch with the part(s) of yourself that are often neglected?
• What is good sequencing? Design a sequence around a pose that you want to get into.
• What makes your practice spiritual?
• Coleman Barks says, "The real ancient text is your daily living." Explain.
• Patanjali says the asana must be alert & relaxed. Explain.
• Why is gratitude so important? How do you express it in your life?
• Your friend knows your love for Yoga, please explain to them the meaning of Hatha Yoga & it's practices.
• Why is it important to keep a beginners mind?
• The best teacher's are the best students, how willing are you to be the student?
• When women are on their cycle, it is recommended that they do not invert. Why? Be specific.
• What is Savasana & why do we practice it at the end of class?