8 Limb Path Flashcards
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Ahimsa
A
Non-violence
1
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Yama
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The attitude we have towards things and people outside ourselves is Yama.
One’s ethical standards and sense of integrity focusing on our behavior and how we conduct ourselves.
2
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Satya
A
Truth
3
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Asteya
A
Non-Stealing
4
Q
Brahmacarya
A
Moderation
5
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Aparigraha
A
Non-Coveting
6
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Niyamas
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The Niyamas are more intimate and personal and refer to the attitude we adapt towards ourselves.
Self-discipline and spiritual observation
7
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Sauca
A
Cleanliness
8
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Samtosa
A
Contentment
9
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Tapas
A
Purify
10
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Svadhyaya
A
Self-Study
11
Q
Isvarapranidhana
A
Surrender
12
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Asana
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Physical Practice
13
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Pranayama
A
Breath work
14
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Pratyahara
A
Controlling the senses.
It means our senses drop living off the things that stimulate; the senses no longer depend on stimulants and are not fed by them anymore.
