Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha - Satyananda Flashcards
1
Q
What does “Sthiram sukham asanam” mean?
A
That position which is comfortable and steady
2
Q
According to the yogic scriptures, how many asanas were there originally? And what do they represent?
A
8,400,000 Asana They represent that same number of incarnations the the individual soul undertakes before attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
3
Q
What is the underlying cause of stiffness in the body?
A
Blocked prana
4
Q
How long after eating should one commence their yoga practice?
A
3 to 4 Hours
5
Q
Pawanmuktasana Series 1 is a subtle form of exercise called what in sanskrit?
A
Sukshma Vyayama
6
Q
Base position in sanskrit?
A
Prarambhik Sthiti
7
Q
Toe bending
A
Padanguli Naman
8
Q
Ankle Bending
A
Goolf naman
9
Q
Ankle rotations
A
Goolf Chakra
10
Q
Ankle Crank
A
Goolf Ghoornan
11
Q
Knee Bending
A
Janu Naman
12
Q
Kneecap contraction
A
Janufalak Akarshan
13
Q
Knee Crank
A
Janu Chakra
14
Q
Half Butterfly
A
Ardha Titali Asana
15
Q
Hip rotations
A
Shroni Chakra
16
Q
Full Butterfly
A
Poorna Titali Asana
17
Q
Hand Clenching
A
Mushtika Bandha
18
Q
Wrist Bending
A
Manibandha Naman
19
Q
Wrist Joint Rotation
A
Manibandha Chakra
20
Q
Elbow Bending
A
Kehuni Naman
21
Q
Elbow Rotation
A
Kehuni Chakra
22
Q
Shoulder Socket Rotation
A
Skandha Chakra
23
Q
Neck Movements
A
Greeva Sanchalana
24
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Raised Leg Pose
A
Padotthanasana
25
Leg Rotations (PMA2)
Padachakrasana
26
Cycling
Pada Sanchalanasana
27
Leg Lock Pose
Supta Pawanmuktasana
28
Rocking and Rolling
Lurhakanasana
29
Sleeping Abdominal Strecth Pose
Supta Udarakarshanasana
30
Universal Spinal Twist
Shava Udarakarshanasana
31
Boat Pose
Naukasana
32
Pawanmuktasana Series 3
Shakti Bandha Asana
| (Energy Block Postures)
33
Pulling the Rope
Rajju Karshanasana
34
Dynamic Spinal Twist
Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana
35
Churning the Mill
Chakki Chalanasana
36
Rowing the Boat
Nauka Sanchalanasana
37
Chopping Wood
Kashtha Takshanasana
38
Salutation Pose
Namaskarasana
39
Wind Releasing Pose
Vayu Nishkasana
40
Crow Walking
Kauva Chalasana
41
Abdominal Stretch
Udarakarshanasana
42
Corpse Pose or dead mans pose
Shavasana or Mritasana
43
Revesed Corpse Pose
Advasana
44
Superior Posture
Jyestikasana
45
Crocodile Pose
Makrasana
46
Flapping Fish Pose
Matsya Kridasana
47
Mastery over the asana is called...?
Asana Siddhi
48
The infinite peace and soulful bliss within you is called?
Atmic anandam
49
Easy Pose
Sukhasana
50
Half Lotus
Ardha Padmasana
51
Lotus Pose
Padmasana
52
Accomplished Pose for men
| (heel in perenium, heel in pubis)
Siddhasana
53
Accomplished Pose for Women
| (heel in groin, heel in pubic bone)
Sidha yoni Asana
54
Auspicious Pose
| (toes tucked into opposite leg)
55
Hero's meditation Pose
Dhyana Veerasana
56
Thunderbolt Pose
Vajrasana
57
Intoxicating Bliss Pose
Ananda Madirasana
58
Breath Balancing Pose
Padadhirasana
59
Gracious Pose
Bhadrasana
60
Lion Pose
| (just meditation, no kriya)
Simhasana
61
Roaring Lion Pose
Simhagarjanasana
62
Hero's Pose
Veerasana
63
Cat Stretch Pose
Majari-asana
64
Tiger Pose
Vyagrasna
65
Moon pose/hare pose
Shashankasana
66
Striking Cobra Pose
Shashank Bhujangasana
67
Prostration Pose
Naman Pranamasana
68
Equestrian Pose
Ashwa Sanchalanasana
69
Half Camel Pose
Ardha Ushtrasana
70
Camel Pose
Ushtrasana
71
Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose
Supta Vajrasana
72
Locked Hand Raising Pose
Bandha Hasta Uttanasana
73
Bow and Arrow Pose
Arkana Dhanurasana
74
Palm Tree Pose
Tadasana
75
Swaying Palm Tree Pose
Tiryaka Tadasana
76
Waist Rotating Pose
Kati Chakrasana
77
Swaying Wasit Rotating Pose
Tiryaka Kati Chakrasana
78
Spine and Back Pose
Meru Prishtasana
79
Squat and Rise Pose
Utthanasana
80
Dynamic Energy Pose
Druta Utkatasana
81
Right Angle Pose
Samakonasana
82
Double Angle Pose
Dwikonasana
83
Triangle Pose
Trikonasana
84
Swinging while Standing Pose
Utthita Lolasana
85
Pendulum pose
Dolasana
86
Prayer Pose
Pranamasana
87
Raised Arms Pose
Hasta Utthanasana
88
Hand to Foot Pose
Padahastasana
89
Equestrian Pose
Ashwa Sanchalanasana
90
Mountain Pose (Satyananda)
Parvatasana
91
Eight Point Salute
Ashtanga Namaskara
92
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana
93
Name the first 6 Sunsaltutation Mantra...
1. Om Mitraya Namaha
2. Om Ravaye Namaha
3. Om Suryaya Namaha
4. Om Bhanave Namaha
5. Om Khagaya Namaha
6. Om Pushne Namaha
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Name the second 6 sun salutations...
1. Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha
2. Om Marichaye Namaha
3. Om Adityaya Namaha
4. Om Savitre Namaha
5. Om Arkaya Namaha
6. Om Bhaskaraya Namaha
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SSMP1: Pranamasana
Om Mitraya Namaha
96
SSMP2: Hasta Utthanasana
Om Ravaye Namaha
97
SSMP3: Padahastasana
Om Suryaya namaha
98
SSMP4: Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Om Bhanave Namaha
99
SSMP5: Parvatasana
Om Khagaya Namaha
100
SSMP6: Ashtanga Namaskara
Om Pushne Namaha
101
SSMP7: Bhujangasana
Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha
102
SSMP8: Parvatasana
Om Marichaye Namaha
103
SSMP9: Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Om Adityaya Namaha
104
SSMP10: Padahastasana
Om Savitre Namaha
105
SSMP11: Hasta Uttanasana
Om Arkaya Namaha
106
SSMP12: Pranamasana
Om Bhaskaraya Namaha
107
6 Bija Mantras...
1. Om Hraam
2. Om Hreem
3. Om Hroom
4. Om Hraim
5. Om Hraum
6. Om Hraha
108
Om Mitraya Namaha
Salutations to the friend of all
109
Om Ravaye Namaha
Salutations to the shining one
110
Om Suryaya Namaha
Salutations to he who induces activity
111
Om Bhanave namaha
Salutations to he who illumes
112
Om Khagaya Namaha
Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky
113
Om Pushne Namaha
Salutations to the giver of strength
114
Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha
Salutations to the Golden, Cosmic self
115
Om Marichaye Namaha
Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn
116
Om Adityaya Namaha
Salutations to the son of Aditi, the Cosmic Mother
117
Om Savitre Namaha
Salutations to the Lord of Creation
118
Om Arkaya Namaha
Salutations to he who is fit to be praised
119
Om Bhaskaraya Namaha
Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment
120
Pyschic Union Pose
Yogamudrasana
121
Fish Pose
Matsyasana
122
Hidden lotus Pose
Gupta Padmasana
123
Locked Lotus Pose
Badha Padmasana
124
Swinging Pose
Lolasana
125
Cockerel Pose
Kukkutasana
126
Womb Pose
Garbhasana
127
Weighing Scale Pose
Tolangulasana
128
Easy Cobra Pose / Sphinx
Saral Bhujangasana
129
