8 Limbs Flashcards
Is Tapas a Yama or Niyama?
Niyama (3rd)
Define Dhyana
7th Limb of Yoga: Meditation. Concentration upon a point of focus with the intention of knowing the truth about it.
Define Aparigraha
5th Yama. Non-grasping / Non-attachment. Neutralizing the desire to acquire/hoard wealth.
Is Ahimsa a Yama or Niyama?
Yama (1st)
What are the 8 limbs of yoga in order?
Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
Define Sauca
1st Niyama. Purity. External & internal cleanliness. Why shoes are not allowed in the practice room.
Is Santosa a Yama or Niyama?
Niyama (2nd)
List the Yamas in order
Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
Define Pranayama
4th Limb of Yoga: Breath Control. The measuring, control, and directing of the breath. Considered to be the highest form of purification and self discipline for the mind and the body.
Define Samadhi
8th Limb of Yoga: Union with the Divine / Illumination. Reaching enlightenment.
What is the goal of the 8 limbs of yoga?
To indicate a logical pathway that leads to the attainment of physical, ethical, emotional, and psycho-spiritual health.
Define Satya
2nd Yama. Commitment to truthfulness.
Define Asana
3rd Limb of Yoga: Body Postures. The practice of physical postures.
Define Brahmacharya
4th Yama. Sense control.Responsible behavior of your own energy (including sexuality).
Is Sauca a Yama or Niyama?
Niyama (1st)
Define Isvarapranidhana
5th Niyama. Celebration of the spiritual. Surrendering to / aligning with the divine.
Is Svadhyaya a Yama or Niyama?
Niyama (4th)
Define Niyama
2nd limb of yoga: Personal Observances. Broken down into 5 “rules” that refer to the attitude we adopt toward ourselves as we create a code for living soulfully.
Is Asteya a Yama or Niyama?
Yama (3rd)
Is Aparigraha a Yama or Niyama?
Yama (5th)
Define Tapas
3rd Niyama. Disciplined use of your own energy. Activity of keeping the body fit or to confront and handle the inner urges without outer show.
What is the 1st limb of yoga?
Yama
Define Svadhyaya
4th Niyama. Self study. Being mindful.
Define Asteya
3rd Yama. Non-stealing.
Is Satya a Yama or Niyama?
Yama (2nd)
Is Isvarapranidhana a Yama or Niyama?
Niyama (5th)
Define Pratyahara
5th Limb of Yoga: Control of the Senses / Mastering Your Desires. The practice of non-attachment.
Define Yama
1st limb of yoga: Universal Morality. Broken down into 5 “wise characteristics” that tell us that our fundamental nature is compassionate, generous, honest, and peaceful.
List the Niyamas in order
Sauca, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Isvarapranidhana
Define Santosa
2nd Niyama. Contentment. Modesty and the feeling of being content with what you have and what life has presented you with thus far.
Define Dharana
6th Limb of Yoga: Concentration. Immovable concentration of the mind.
Define Ahimsa
1st Yama. Non-harming / Non-violence. Compassion for all living things.
Is Brahmacharya a Yama or Niyama?
Yama (4th)
