Welcome to White Apricot’s Consciousness Quiz (CQ I). When you're finished, click the "Enter" button at the bottom of the page. We will rapidly respond with the correct answers to the quiz, with interesting information about each correct answer and finally a tongue-in-cheek, yet totally accurate (according to us), paragraph describing where you fall on the conscious scale and what you can do to improve your rating.

Enjoy and, by all means, be honest! If you cheat on this one, the only person you are cheating on is yourself (did I just sound like my 9th grade principal?).

1. Ayurveda is
a. A sacred spa retreat in Bali
b. A brand of organic skin care products
c. An ancient "Science of Life" that dates back before 3000 BC
d. A religious cult that originated in India


2. Linda Loudermilk is
a. An animated spokesperson for the organic dairy industry
b. A top luxury eco fashion designer
c. The Chairperson of Bush’s committee on methanol production
d. A world-renowned Yogini


3. People take regular Yoga classes because
a. It’s great exercise
b. It’s a wonderful spiritual/Zen experience
c. It’s a great place to meet people
d. All of the above


4. There’s no such thing as a White Apricot
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5. Feng Shui is
a. A Bruce Lee movie
b. The current Premier of China
c. An ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment
d. An ancient Korean practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment


6. Kundalini is
a. A type of Yoga
b. A type of pasta
c. A sexual pose from the Kama Sutra
d. The current President of Italy


7. The Miraval - Life in Balance Spa, is located in what state
a. California
b. Arizona
c. Florida
d. Canada


8. Which of the following is not a chakra
a. Throat
b. Heart
c. Buttocks
d. Root


9. Which of the following is a positive result of global warming
a. Better beach weather
b. Saving energy in the winter
c. Easier to get to the North Pole
d. None of the above


10. What is an Aura
a. A warning that a migraine headache is coming
b. An emanation of energy which surrounds all living things
c. A car made by Saturn
d. All of the above


11. Which of these people is not obsessed with Yoga
a. Madonna
b. Roseanne Barr
c. Sting
d. Meg Ryan


12. Reflexology is centered around the feet and head
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13. People wear crystals or carry them in their pockets because
a. The extra weight is part of their exercise program
b. They have protective and healing energies
c. They can be used as a weapon in an emergency
d. The Buddhist and Hindu religions require it


14. Ear candling is still considered very hazardous and is banned in most states
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15. What's a Mantra
a. A large ray-type fish that resembles a Stingray
b. A common form of meditation
c. A white French wine from the Burgundy region
d. A word or formula chanted as an incantation or prayer


16. Cupping is
a. A means of determining bra size
b. A traditional form of pain and healing therapy that stimulates circulation
c. A technique used to evaluate the flavor profile of a coffee
d. b and c


17. The Dalai Lama is an ancient South American holy animal that resembles a camel
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18. Which one of these people is not very eco friendly
a. Rex W. Tillerson/Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil
b. Al Gore/Almost President of the U.S.A. and environmentalist
c. Ed Begley, Jr./Actor and environmentalist
d. Daryl Hannah/Still super cute actress and environmentalist


19. Tai Chi is wonderful organic herb tea from Thailand
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20. Om (or Aum) is the most sacred syllable in
a. Hinduism
b. Judaism
c. Catholicism
d. Organism


21. The Third Eye refers to the Brow Chakra, often associated with
a. X-ray vision
b. Clairvoyance
c. Strange looking sunglasses
d. Emotional empowerment


22. Clothing made from organic material is not only good for the environment, but also edible
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