9 Obstacles

Question 0

How can these obstacles be removed?

Answer 0

Through the breath, extending the exhale.

Question 1

9 Obstacles

Answer 1

Illness
Lethargy
Doubt
Haste
Lack of Enthusiasm
Delusion
Ignorance
Incapable of taking the next step
Losing what has been gained

Question 2

How does the mind become quiet (pure)?

Answer 2

Through any inquiry of interest.

Question 3

Give a brief summary of the contents Pada part one yoga and it’s aims

Answer 3

Defined yoga and its characteristics, the problems encountered in reaching a state of yoga and how these problems can be handled.

Question 4

What are the five types of mental activities (some painful leading to increased ignorance and addiction) and some not?

Answer 4

Misapprehension, comprehension, imagination, sleep, memory

Question 5

Pada II, give a brief summary of the contents of this chapter.

Answer 5

Describes what qualities are necessary to change the mind from a state of distraction to a state of attention, the importance of these qualities and what they entail.

Question 6

What must the practice of yoga reduce?

Answer 6

Mental and physical impurities

Question 7

What are the five types of interruptions?

Answer 7

Ego ignorance attachment fear and hatred

Question 8

What symptoms are produced from these interruptions?

Answer 8

Ignorance, cravings, repulsion, fear, egoic behavior