Asana / Alignment / Drishti Flashcards
1
Q
In the 8 limbs of yoga, what limb is asana?
A
3rd limb
2
Q
what is the purpose of asana
A
to relax the mind and to strengthen various organs in the body / assist with meditation
3
Q
what does asana MEAN
A
encapsulates alignment.
- the place on which the yogi sits
- the manner in which one sits there
the spine should be straight to allow flow of prana (which relies on the spine)
4
Q
What does drishti mean?
A
the gaze point, to provide balance. it is also to ensure our focus in inward (no further than the drishti
5
Q
how many drishtis are there
A
9
6
Q
what are the 9 drishtis
A
HEAD
1. Upwards/skyward
2. third eye
3. nose tip
SHOULDERS
4. right side
5. left side
6. navel
7. hands
8. thumbs
KNEES & TOES
9. toes
