- dispassion, non-attachment - uncolored by desire Vi = not Raga = color (red)

Asana Flashcards by Karly Andersson

Sutra 1.33:
MAITRI KARUNA MUDITO PERKSHANAM
SUKHA DUKHA PUNYA APUNYA VISAYANAM
BHAVANATAS CITTA PRASADANAM

to quiet and purify the mind we meet happiness with friendship, we meet suffering with compassion, we meet virtuousness with joy and we meet non virtue with equanimity. Chanting takes us from the gross mind into the subtle mind.

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What do the words: “ Bhagavad Gita” mean in English

The Song of God

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Who are the main characters?

Krishna and Arjuna

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Who is the Bhagavad Gita written for?

Gita is a topic that all are interested in but only some are aware they are interested in it

Written for a dharmaic (good) person who is interested in answer the big questions

People searching after goals

gita addresses the complex privilege of being human

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Name and explain 2 types of yoga the BG focuses on?

Karma yoga – path of action
Jnana yoga - path of wisdom

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3 key aspects of Lakshmi

coins, color, lotus, shall, pot, light, adornment

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What is abhyasa

Abhi = poetically in veda mean first ray of sunlight, also means now
Asa = to dwell intensively

Indicates a consistent and uninterrupted commitment, so then when are you in your practice, now and now and now

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What are the 2 primary pillars of the practice?

vairagya and abhyasa

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What is Vairagya?

dispassion, non-attachment
uncolored by desire

Vi = not
Raga = color (red)

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tadasana

mountain

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uttanasana

standing forward fold

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modification for uttanasana

bent knees
hands on blocks

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prasarita padottanasana

spreader foot standing forward fold

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modification for prasarita padottanasana

wider stance if tighter hamstrings

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utthita hasta padangustasana

extended hand to big toe

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uthatasana

fierce / chair

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modification for utthita hasta padangustasana

tree or bent knee or strap

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modification for uthatasana

bend knees more or less, arms in prayer

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anjanayasana

low lunge

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modification for anjanayasana

hands on hips

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virabhadrasana 1

warrior 1

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modification for virabhadrasana 1

high lunge, hands on hips

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virabhadrasana 2

warrior 2

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modification for virabhadrasana 2

high lunge

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virabhadrasana 3

warrior 3

modification for virabhadrasana 3

high lunge

modification for silver surfer

hands on floor or blocks

modification for lizard

back knee down, hands or forearms on blocks

parsvottanasana

intense chest stretch / piramid

modification for parsvottanasana

blocks, half hanamasana

vrksasana

tree

modification for vrksasana

foot on ankle, ball of foot on floor

modification for reverse warrior

hand on hip

utthita parsvakonasana

extended side angle

modification for utthita parsvakonasana

arm to thigh or block

utthita trikonasana

triangle

modification for utthita trikonasana

hand on block or shin

ardha chandrasana

half moon

modification for ardha chandrasana

hand on block or triangle

garudasana

eagle mose

modification for garudasana

legs in chair, arms hug yourself or tricep stretch

ado mukha svanasana

downward facing dog

modification for ado mukha svanasana

legs or arms wider to protect back

chaturanga dandasana

four limb staff

modification for chaturanga dandasana

knees down

urdhva mukha svanasana

upward facing dog

modification for urdhva mukha svanasana

/ cobra

parivrtta trikonasana

revolved triangle

modification for parivrtta trikonasana

hand on hip, hand inside foot, hand on block, twisting high lunge or easy twist

parivrtta parsvakonasana

revolved extended side angle

modification for: parivrtta parsvakonasana

easy twist, twisting low lunge

parivrtta utthita hasta padanghusta

twisting extended hand to toe pose

modification for: parivrtta utthita hasta padanghusta

bent knee and hold outer knee

parivrtta ardha chandrasana

twisting half moon

modification for parivrtta ardha chandrasana

hand on block, or enter from a twist with option to stay

ardha chandrasana chapasana

half moon bow

modification for: ardha chandrasana chapasana

half moon

eka pada koundinyasana

scissors, indian sage koundinya

modification for eka pada koundinyasana I

pashasana

eka pada koundinyasana II

sage, koundinya

modification for eka pada koundinyasana II

enter from lizard and stay in lizard

marichasana 3

lateral seated twist

modification for marichasana 3

sit cross legged

modification for supine twist

block under outer knee, ideally bolster under knee and foot

dandasana

staff

modification for dandasana

sit on edge of blanket, widen feet to width of mat

paschimottanasana

seated forward fold

modification for paschimottanasana

strap

janu sirsasana

head to knee seated forward fold

modification for janu sirsasana

strap

baddha konasana

bound foot or cobbler

modification for baddha konasana

if knees are above hips then blocks under knees

sukhasana

easy pose

padmasana

lotus

modification for padmasana

sukhasana

malasana

garland pose

modification for malasana

sit on block

virasana

hero

modification for virasana

sit on two blocks

hanumanasana

hanuman, monkey god

modification for hanumanasana

half hanumanasana or block under sit bones

vasisthasana

side plank

modification for vasisthasana

bottom knee on floor

bakasana

crow/crane

modification for bakasana

malasana

modification for ado mukha vrksansa

L against wall

ado mukha vrksansa

handstand

pincha mayurasana

forearm balance

modification for pincha mayurasana

dolphin

sirsasana I

headstand

modification for sirsasana I

prasiritasana*

Sirsasana II

tripod headstand

modification for sirsasana

prasiritasana*

halasana

plow

modification for halasana

sarvangasana

shoulderstand

modification for sarvangasana

baby bridge with props

viparita karani

legs up the wall

salabhasana

locust

modification for salabhasana

legs down*

bhujangasana

cobra

dhanurasana

bow

modification for dhanurasana

cobra, half frog/Mandukasana

setu bandha sarvangasana

bridge pose

modification for set bhadha sarvangasana

tight shoulders, hold mat, block under pelvis

ustrasana

camel

modification for ustrasana

hands on hips, toes tucked

wild thing / flip dog

upward facing bow / wheel

modification for wild thing

one legged down dog

urdhva dhanurasana

upward facing bow / wheel

modification for urdhva dhanurasana

bridge / setu bandha sarvangasana

natarajasana

dancer / king of the dance

modification for natarajasana

vira 3 or standing quad stretch

eka pada rajakapotasana

one leg pigeon

modification for era pada rajakapotasana

thread the needle on the back

What are the 5 kleshas, and what do they mean?

avidya asmita raga dvesha biniveshah

What are the 8 limbs of yoga?

- yama - niyama - asana: seat - pranayama: control of breath, internal - pratyahara: turning inward away from the senses - dharna: focused concentration - dhyana: meditation - samadhi: complete oneness

What are the 5 Koshas?

anmamaya kosha: physical body pranamaya kosha: energy body manomaya kosha: psycho emotional body vinano kosha: wisdom body anandamaya kosha: bliss body

What are the nadis?

Nadis are channel or streams of light Thant make up the energetic / psychic / astral body Ida nadi: left side, moon, feminine pingala nadi: right side, sun, masculine subhuman nadi: central channel, runs along spinal column, sunrise/sunset

What are the 5 vayus?

Prana vayu: heart - respiration apana vaya: abdomin - elimination samana vaya: naval - digestion udana vayu: head and throat - food, speech, senses vyana vayu: entire body - circulation

Chakra 1

muladhara: red, base of spine, earth, smell, desire

Chakra 2

svadhisthana: orange, low back/abdomen, water, taste

Chakra 3

manipura: yellow, solar plexus / diaphragm and mid back, fire, sight

Chakra 4

anahata: green, heart, air, touch, compassion

Chakra 5

vishuddha: blue, neck/throat, space, hearing, communication

Chakra 6

Ajna: violet, third eye, light, intuition, inner awareness

Chakra 7

Sahasrara: white, crown of head, beyond element, connection to spirit

What are the 3 Niyamas?

Saucha: cleanliness santosha: contentment Tapas: heat Svadhyaya: self-study Isvara Pranidhana: surrender to God

What is the goal of yoga?

self-realization

What are the 5 yamas?

- ahimsa: non-violence - satya: truthfulness - asteya: non-stealing - bramacharya: abstinence - aparigraha: non coveting, non hoarding, non possesiveness

What is kriya yoga

Action of the practice

Who wrote the yoga sutras?

Patanjali

What are the 5 kleashas?

avidya: ignorance asmita: ego raga: clinging to past pleasure dvesha: clinging to past pain abhinivesha: clinging to life (fear of death)

What are the 4 Chapters of the Yoga Sutras?

Samadhi pada: enlightenment or absorbtion sadhana pada: practice/spirtual practice vibhuti pada: great power kaivalya pada: freedom, permanent oneness

What message/teaching spoke to you most from your learning of the BG?

Krishna teaches Arjuna the principals of yoga will end his suffering

Which is older, the BG or the Vedas?

Vedas

What are the chitta vrritis?

Turnings of the mind

Most relevant pada?

Sadhana - self study

Which is more accessible to everyday people?

Geita