8 Limbs of ashtanga yoga Flashcards
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What are the Niyamas
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Cleanliness, contentment, hard work, self-study, devotion to God
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What are the Yamas
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Non-harming, truthfulness, non-stealing, sexual continence and hoarding
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What is the meaning of Yama
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Restraint your actions toward others
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What is the meaning of Niyama
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Observe the yogic guidelines concerning the actions you take in relation to your own body and mind
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Asana is to…
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Develop a steady and comfortable relationship with the earth and all beings
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Pranayama is…
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Learn to direct energy so that you contain the life force and set it free
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Pratyahara is to…
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Redirect the senses inward toward their source
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Dharana is to…
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Develop the ability to concentrate the mind by directing your attention to one object
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Dhyana is…
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Meditative absorption
