8 Limbs of Yoga Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
A
- Yama
- Niyama
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Pratyahara
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
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What is Yama?
A
Ethics and integrity
3
Q
Name the Yamas (Sanskrit and English)
A
- Ahimsa : non-violence
- Satya: truthfulness
- Asteya: non-stealing
- Brahmacharya: continence
- Aparigraha: non-hoarding
4
Q
What is Niyama?
A
Self-discipline and spiritual observances
5
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Name the Niyamas (Sanskrit and English)
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- Saucha: cleanliness
- Samtosa: contentment
- Tapas: heat, spirtual austerities
- Svadhyaya: study of sacred scriptures and oneself
- Isvara pranidhana: surrender to God
6
Q
What is Asana?
A
Postures
7
Q
What is Pranayama?
A
Breath control
8
Q
What is Pratyahara?
A
Withdrawal or sensory transcendence
9
Q
What is Dharana?
A
Concentration
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Q
What is Dhyana?
A
Meditation or contemplation
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Q
What is Samadhi?
A
Enlightenment
