Introduction

Quickly assess your knowledge of Respiratory Anatomy, and identify gaps in your education. See below for assessments on these subjects:

1. Anatomy of Breathing
2. Accessory Muscles & More

Purpose

Offer a series of free quizzes for yoga teachers to:

1. Provide an effective way to assess knowledge of each of the Teaching Knowledge Standards.
2. Make it easy to self-assess privately, on your own time.
3. Help teachers who identify educational gaps to bolster their knowledge with accessible and practical lessons.

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Anatomy of Breathing

Teaching Standard

Develop a foundational understanding of thoracic anatomy and respiratory physiology, including how breathing is initiated.

Assessment

1. Describe the anatomical structures of the thorax and rib cage.
2. Define breathing and respiration, and explain their purpose
3. Explain how breathing happens.
4. Identify and discuss the principal muscle involved in breathing.
5. Describe issues that can affect the function of the diaphragm.

Respiratory Anatomy Part 2

Teaching Standard

Be familiar with the nasal cycle and lungs, plus the differentiation between primary and accessory respiratory muscles and the muscles used for inspiration and for expiration.

Assessment

1. What is the function of the nose in breathing?
2. What is the nasal cycle?
3. What is each nostril connected to, and what do they trigger?
4. What are the primary respiratory muscles?
5. What is meant by accessory respiratory muscles? What is their purpose?
6. Name the accessory muscles used for inspiration.
7. List six muscles involved in exhalation.
8. Why is the fill capacity of the upper lungs less than the lower?
9. What is the role of the intercostals in breathing?

Next Steps

1. To view more self-assessments, select the navigation arrows at the bottom right corner of your screen, or go to the Standards & Self-Assessment Hub.
2. To bolster your knowledge and be recognized as a YTC teacher, enroll in the Yoga Teacher Central Study Program (details below).
3. Members, view clear and concise lessons:

• • Anatomy of Breathing
  • Respiratory Anatomy Part 2

In a Nutshell

• The enrollment fee is $25 and is open to Yoga Teacher Central members, past members and non-members.
• Members receive current membership benefits plus additional benefits listed below.
• Enrollment in the Study Program qualifies you for lifetime YTC Teacher status.

Benefits

Enrolling in the Study Program gives you:

1. A downloadable Knowledge Standards Lesson Guide to walk you through a structured study path toward certification.
2. Selection of 5 downloadable lessons of your choice (from a library of nearly 500).
3. Recognition as a YTC Teacher (for life; no expiration).
4. Professional marketing kit for highlighting your YTC Teacher status on social media and your website.
5. Excellent preparation for taking certification exams.

Members

• Your current membership gives you online access to not only thousands of pages of organized study and teaching knowledge, but also sequence breakdowns and teaching notes, theme plans, injury cheat-sheets, and so on.
• When you enroll in the Study Program, you get these additional benefits: a Knowledge Standards Lesson Guide, selection of 5 downloadable lessons of your choice, and a professional marketing kit for highlighting your YTC Teacher status on social media and your website.

See here for information about exams, badges and certification. Get links for each exam, and for a no-risk trial exam.

We think you’ll enjoy taking the exams. The questions are well-thought-out and the subject matter is quite engaging and significant for teachers. You’ll get an inspiring teaching after answering each question. At the end of the exam, you see a summary of wrong answers and the relevant teachings,  giving you a personal study guide targeted to your needs.

This is an hour well-spent!

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