8 Limbs of Yoga Flashcards
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8 Limbs of Yoga
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Yama Niyama Asana Pranayama Pratyhara Dharana Dhyana Samadhi
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5 Yamas
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Self regulating behaviors/interactions of the world
Ahimsa - Non-violence to self and others
Satya- Truthfulness
Asteya - Non stealing
Brachmacarya - Moderation/Celibacy
Aparigrah - Non-Greed/Non Grasping/Only necessities
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5 Niyamas
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Observances/positive duties
Saucha - Purity/Cleansliness
Santosha - Contentment/Satisfaction
Tapas - Discipline/austerity/burning enthusiasm
Svadhyaya - Study of self and the texts
Isvara Pranidhana - Surrender to a higher being/contemplation of a higher power
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Pranayama
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Breath control/regulation or extension of breath
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Pratyhara
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Withdrawal of the senses
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Dharna
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Concentration of the mind
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Dhyana
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Profound Meditation
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Samadhi
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A state of oneness/superconscious state
