8 Limbs

Question 1

Is Tapas a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 1

Niyama (3rd)

Question 2

Define Dhyana

Answer 2

7th Limb of Yoga: Meditation. Concentration upon a point of focus with the intention of knowing the truth about it.

Question 3

Define Aparigraha

Answer 3

5th Yama. Non-grasping / Non-attachment. Neutralizing the desire to acquire/hoard wealth.

Question 4

Is Ahimsa a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 4

Yama (1st)

Question 5

What are the 8 limbs of yoga in order?

Answer 5

Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

Question 6

Define Sauca

Answer 6

1st Niyama. Purity. External & internal cleanliness. Why shoes are not allowed in the practice room.

Question 7

Is Santosa a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 7

Niyama (2nd)

Question 8

List the Yamas in order

Answer 8

Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha

Question 9

Define Pranayama

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Define Samadhi

Answer 10

8th Limb of Yoga: Union with the Divine / Illumination. Reaching enlightenment.

Question 11

What is the goal of the 8 limbs of yoga?

Answer 11

To indicate a logical pathway that leads to the attainment of physical, ethical, emotional, and psycho-spiritual health.

Question 12

Define Satya

Answer 12

2nd Yama. Commitment to truthfulness.

Question 13

Define Asana

Answer 13

3rd Limb of Yoga: Body Postures. The practice of physical postures.

Question 14

Define Brahmacharya

Answer 14

4th Yama. Sense control.Responsible behavior of your own energy (including sexuality).

Question 15

Is Sauca a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 15

Niyama (1st)

Question 16

Define Isvarapranidhana

Answer 16

5th Niyama. Celebration of the spiritual. Surrendering to / aligning with the divine.

Question 17

Is Svadhyaya a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 17

Niyama (4th)

Question 18

Define Niyama

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Is Asteya a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 19

Yama (3rd)

Question 20

Is Aparigraha a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 20

Yama (5th)

Question 21

Define Tapas

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

What is the 1st limb of yoga?

Answer 22

Yama

Question 23

Define Svadhyaya

Answer 23

4th Niyama. Self study. Being mindful.

Question 24

Define Asteya

Answer 24

3rd Yama. Non-stealing.

Question 25

Is Satya a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 25

Yama (2nd)

Question 26

Is Isvarapranidhana a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 26

Niyama (5th)

Question 27

Define Pratyahara

Answer 27

5th Limb of Yoga: Control of the Senses / Mastering Your Desires. The practice of non-attachment.

Question 28

Define Yama

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

List the Niyamas in order

Answer 29

Sauca, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Isvarapranidhana

Question 30

Define Santosa

Answer 30

2nd Niyama. Contentment. Modesty and the feeling of being content with what you have and what life has presented you with thus far.

Question 31

Define Dharana

Answer 31

6th Limb of Yoga: Concentration. Immovable concentration of the mind.

Question 32

Define Ahimsa

Answer 32

1st Yama. Non-harming / Non-violence. Compassion for all living things.

Question 33

Is Brahmacharya a Yama or Niyama?

Answer 33

Yama (4th)