YMCA Safety & Ethics

Question 1

Why is proper warm-up important in a yoga class?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the risk of injury and enhances flexibility

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It is unnecessary in yoga practice

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It shortens the overall session

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It replaces the need for proper alignment

Question 2

Which ethical guideline is most important for a yoga instructor?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining professional boundaries

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Pushing students beyond their limits

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Ignoring modifications for students

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Forcing spiritual beliefs on students

Question 3

What is the best approach if a student expresses discomfort during a pose?

Accepted Answer

Offer modifications or adjustments

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Encourage the student to push through pain

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Ignore the student’s discomfort

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Advise them to skip the warm-up next time

Question 4

Why is informed consent important when using hands-on adjustments?

Accepted Answer

To respect personal boundaries and comfort

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To surprise students with adjustments

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To apply maximum force for corrections

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To eliminate verbal cues

Question 5

What is the primary reason for using props in yoga instruction?

Accepted Answer

To support alignment and modifications

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To challenge advanced students only

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To eliminate the need for flexibility

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To speed up transitions between poses

Question 6

Why is cultural sensitivity important in yoga teaching?

Accepted Answer

To respect traditions and promote inclusivity

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To enforce one cultural perspective

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To change the meaning of yoga entirely

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To exclude those unfamiliar with yoga