Kalma Baby Yoga Training Quiz

What common infant ailments will you come across in class and give an example of one with suggested yoga practice… (up to 5,000 characters) *

What are the physical benefits of baby yoga. *

Strengthens and improves muscle tone

Improves immune system

Helps see colours

Maintains flexibility in the joints and spine

Supports hair growth

Improves sleeping and enhances deep relaxation

What disabilities would you come across in sessions and give example of one with suggested yoga stretches… (up to 5,000 characters) *

What are the emotional/psychological benefits of baby yoga. *

Lowers the Stress hormone corsitol

Increases a positive maternal bond

Promotes calmness

Increases restlessness

Increases body awareness

Explain the Chakras, listing them (up to 5,000 characters) *

During baby yoga classes you may come across a child who has cerebal palsy. *

This is a condition which can effect a child's movement and speech.

This is a condition which can effect a child's movement and posture.

It's caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth.

The child might have reduced range of motion at various joints of their bodies due to muscle stiffness.

The child may have difficulty seeing object put in front of them.

Give an example of three breathing techniques and what props you can use with them … (up to 5,000 characters) *

Arrange the eight limbs in the correct order. *

Drag and Drop the items into the correct order.

Niyama – Keeping our body, mind and spirit in health and happiness

Yama – Learning to live in harmony with others

Samadhi – Becoming one with the infinite

Pratyahara – Gathering our mental forces into ourselves (withdrawal of senses)

Asana – Practicing physical postures to make the body strong

Dhyana – Resting in effortless meditation

Pranayama – Breathing properly in order to manage energy

Dharana-Being focused upon an object in the mind without consciousness wavering from it

Explain the EYFS Framework Linking to A Kalma Baby Class (up to 5,000 characters) *

Select four benefits of breathing techniques used in yoga. *

The use of props with breathing is stimulating for baby in baby yoga classes

Breathing reduces stress and anxiety

Decreases alertness

Increases tiredness

Boosts the immune system

Improves sleep

Select four benefits of breathing techniques used in yoga. *

The use of props with breathing is stimulating for baby in baby yoga classes

Breathing reduces stress and anxiety

Decreases alertness

Increases tiredness

Boosts the immune system

Improves sleep

Explain the SEN code of Practice (up to 5,000 characters) *

Explain the EYFS Framework Linking to A Kalma Baby Class (up to 5,000 characters) *

How can you ensure a baby yoga environment is accessible to a child with a disability. *

Ensure the baby has adapted baby yoga stretches which are beneficial

Ensure all medical information has been disclosed to ensure you can deliver a competent baby yoga class

When teaching yoga to a baby with additional needs, open your eyes, ears, heart, and mind. Really see, hear, feel, and understand

Emphasize touch, hands-on assistance, sound, and breath

Add in more sensory stimulation for example use coloured scarves and feathers

Explain the typical childhood development patterns between birth to 11 months (up to 5,000 characters) *

Explain the SEN code of Practice (up to 5,000 characters) *

The below statements explain the typical childhood development patterns between birth to 12 months, place them in the order that they could typically happen. *

Drag and Drop the items into the correct order.

Makes reflex movements like sucking and startling, Has jerky, uncontrolled arm and leg movements, Learns about things by feel, sound, sight, and smell, Starts learning to be comforted by caregivers, Begins getting attached to caregivers.

Walks holding on to hands or furniture, May stand alone, May take a few steps alone, Can let go of items without help, Points, Finds hidden objects, Looks at or points to a picture when you name it, Bangs, throws, and shakes things to see what happens, Explores everyday objects, both in correct ways (using a cup to drink) and incorrect ways (puts a toy in a cup), Follows one-step directions, Shakes head no and waves, Tries to repeat words

Gets into and out of a sitting position, Starts scooting, creeping, or crawling, May stand with support, Picks up small objects using thumb and fingers (pincer grasp), Follows a falling object with eyes, Begins having stranger anxiety, May be upset when separated from caregivers, Has favorite objects or toys

Props up on arms when on belly, Holds head up unsupported for a short time, Follows an object with eyes from one side to the middle-but not all the way around, Uses eyes and hands together and plans, such as seeing a toy and reaching for it, Starts paying attention to, watching, and recognising faces, Recognises familiar people at a distance, Smiles spontaneously, Likes to play with people, Coos and babbles, Develops different cries for different needs (hungry, tired, wet)

Rolls from back to tummy and tummy to back, Sits without support, Does “push-ups” and starts trying to move forward, Practices turn-taking when “talking” with caregivers, Jabbers with vowel sound combinations (eh, ah, oh) and starts using sounds like b and m, Starts testing cause and effect, such as seeing what happens when shaking a toy, Is interested in looking in the mirror, Uses sounds to express happiness, sadness, and anger

Reaches for and grabs objects, Rocks on tummy; may be able to roll from tummy to back, Puts weight on legs when feet are flat on the floor, Moves things from hand to hand, Explores things by putting them in mouth, Responds to conversation by making sounds, Recognises and responds to own name, Starts to recognise and react to strangers, Tries to get caregivers to play (sticks out tongue, pats toys, etc.)

Explain the typical childhood development patterns between birth to 11 months (up to 5,000 characters) *

Why is it important to conduct risk assessments? *

To ensure safer and healthier space and place of work

Evaluate hazards within an environment

Remove or reduce the risk of a hazard in an environment by adding controls

Ensure you do the correct yoga stretches with different disabilities and illnesses

Why is it important to conduct risk assessments? *

To ensure safer and healthier space and place of work

Evaluate hazards within an environment

Remove or reduce the risk of a hazard in an environment by adding controls

Ensure you do the correct yoga stretches with different disabilities and illnesses

Why is yoga a beneficial therapy for a mother with Post Natal Depression (PND). *

Helps to support bonding between mother and baby

Yoga helps our nervous system to relax but it also supports the release of our feel-good hormones

Physical exertion improves both cognitive function and sleep quality which can reduce PND

Gives mothers the chance to mix socially for support and build friendships

Can help to realign the chakras balancing the bodies energy

Why is it important to show empathy towards parents and grandparents in sessions? (up to 5,000 characters) *

How baby yoga has evolved in the modern world? *

Baby yoga has developed in response to the natural and instinctual urges of a parent. When a baby cries we instinctively want to pick it up and cuddle it. This touch is vital to send a message of security, attachment and belonging to the infant.

In tribal communities where infants are carried on their parent’s backs has gave them many advantages over the static child. Babies carried by their parent’s benefit from the calming effect of gentle movements. These movements help to recreate the secure environment of the womb.

Being carried by a parent using swinging and dips creates closeness with the parent will also help to strengthen the bond between parent and child as they will not be separated for periods of time and the baby will be aware of the parent’s physical presence.

Babies benefit from being put in modern day technologies such as car seats for travelling for long periods of time.

Why is yoga a beneficial therapy for a mother with Post Natal Depression (PND). *

Helps to support bonding between mother and baby

Yoga helps our nervous system to relax but it also supports the release of our feel-good hormones

Physical exertion improves both cognitive function and sleep quality which can reduce PND

Gives mothers the chance to mix socially for support and build friendships

Can help to realign the chakras balancing the bodies energy

Explain three two points as to how baby yoga has evolved in the modern world? (up to 5,000 characters) *

What are the common links between baby yoga and adult yoga. *

Yoga links to mind, body and soul in both adults and children.

Baby Yoga is based on the principles of adult yoga; breathing, stretching and relaxation.

Yoga will help the development in an adult and child by improving muscle strength and tone, co ordination, and balance.

Promotes techniques for calming, soothing and reassuring.

Yoga in both babies and adults will help to bring on speech and language.