What is Shatkarma/Kriya (Cleansing Process)

• Shatkarma means six karmas or kriyas. The karma/kriya means ‘action’. Shatkarma are purificatory process which cleanse the specific organs of the body by detoxifying them. The purification helps to keep the body and mind healthy.
• There are six cleansing processes described in hathayogic texts. These are Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Trataka, Nauli and Kapalabhati. These are beneficially used to clean the internal organs or systems by using water, air or manipulation of certain organs of the body.

Guidelines for the Practice of Kriyas :- 

• Kriyas should be done with an empty stomach. Therefore, they should be done preferably in the morning.
• Kriyas should be performed under the supervision of an expert.
• Each kriya has specific process which should be strictly adhered to.
• Different things like water, salt, air, manipulation are used for each kriya.

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TOP YOGA MCQs Questions and Answers

1. Which is the Sanskrit root (verb form) for the etymological derivation of the word “Yoga”?
(A) Yug
(B) Yuge
(C) Yuj
(D) Yuje

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2. Who was the Yoga Guru of Swami Kuvalayananda?
(A) Pattabhi Jois
(B) T. Krishnamacharya
(C) Madhav Das
(D) Yogendra

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Answer ⇒ { C }

3. Which of the following practice leads to immortality, according to Ishavasyopanishad?
(A) Vairagya
(B) Viveka
(C) Vidya
(D) Vishaya

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Answer ⇒ { C }

4. Definition of Yoga according to Kathopanishad is
(A) Control on mind
(B) Control on sense organs, mind and intellect
(C) Control on sense organs and intellect
(D) Control on body and mind

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Answer ⇒ { B }

5. How many types of Kundalini by nature are described in Siddha Siddhant Paddhati?
(A) 02
(B) 03
(C) 04
(D) 06

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Answer ⇒ { A }

6. Which Upanishad described the ‘Shandilya Vidya’?
(A) Kathopanishad
(B) Brihadaranyakopanishad
(C) Aitareyopanishad
(D) Chhandogyopanishad

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Answer ⇒ { D }

7. Which of the following are the types of Pranayama, according to Patanjala Yoga Sutra?
I. Stambhavritti Pranayama
II. Sahita Pranayama
III. Bahyabhyantara Vishayakshepi Pranayana
IV. Kevali Pranayama
Use the codes given below for correct answer:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) I and III are correct.
(D) II and IV are correct.

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Answer ⇒ { C }

8. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A), and a Reason (R). Indicate your answer from the alternatives below:
Assertion (A): Pashchimōttanasana is contraindicated in sciatica.
Reason (R): Pashchimōttanasana is a type of forward bending asana.
All types of forward bending asanas should be contraindicated in sciatica. In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Answer ⇒ { A }

9. In which of the following text ‘Bhujangikaran’ Pranayama is described?
(A) Yoga Vashishtha
(B) Shiva Samhita
(C) Hatha Ratnavali
(D) Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati

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Answer ⇒ { C }

10. What do you understand by the term ‘Adhi’?
(A) Physical disorders originated in Annamaya Kosha.
(B) Mental/Emotional disorders originated in Manomaya Kosha.
(C) Mental/Emotional disorders originated in Annamaya Kosha.
(D) Physical disorders originated in Manomaya Kosha.

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Answer ⇒ { B }

11. Which day is celebrated as ‘International Day of Yoga’?
(A) June 20
(B) June 21
(C) June 22
(D) June 23
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