Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha - Satyananda Flashcards

1
Q

What does “Sthiram sukham asanam” mean?

A

That position which is comfortable and steady

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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.

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3
Q

What is the underlying cause of stiffness in the body?

A

Blocked prana

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4
Q

How long after eating should one commence their yoga practice?

A

3 to 4 Hours

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5
Q

Pawanmuktasana Series 1 is a subtle form of exercise called what in sanskrit?

A

Sukshma Vyayama

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6
Q

Base position in sanskrit?

A

Prarambhik Sthiti

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7
Q

Toe bending

A

Padanguli Naman

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8
Q

Ankle Bending

A

Goolf naman

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9
Q

Ankle rotations

A

Goolf Chakra

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10
Q

Ankle Crank

A

Goolf Ghoornan

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11
Q

Knee Bending

A

Janu Naman

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12
Q

Kneecap contraction

A

Janufalak Akarshan

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13
Q

Knee Crank

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Janu Chakra

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14
Q

Half Butterfly

A

Ardha Titali Asana

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15
Q

Hip rotations

A

Shroni Chakra

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16
Q

Full Butterfly

A

Poorna Titali Asana

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17
Q

Hand Clenching

A

Mushtika Bandha

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18
Q

Wrist Bending

A

Manibandha Naman

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19
Q

Wrist Joint Rotation

A

Manibandha Chakra

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20
Q

Elbow Bending

A

Kehuni Naman

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21
Q

Elbow Rotation

A

Kehuni Chakra

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22
Q

Shoulder Socket Rotation

A

Skandha Chakra

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23
Q

Neck Movements

A

Greeva Sanchalana

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24
Q

Raised Leg Pose

A

Padotthanasana

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25
Q

Leg Rotations (PMA2)

A

Padachakrasana

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26
Q

Cycling

A

Pada Sanchalanasana

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27
Q

Leg Lock Pose

A

Supta Pawanmuktasana

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28
Q

Rocking and Rolling

A

Lurhakanasana

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29
Q

Sleeping Abdominal Strecth Pose

A

Supta Udarakarshanasana

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30
Q

Universal Spinal Twist

A

Shava Udarakarshanasana

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31
Q

Boat Pose

A

Naukasana

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32
Q

Pawanmuktasana Series 3

A

Shakti Bandha Asana

(Energy Block Postures)

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33
Q

Pulling the Rope

A

Rajju Karshanasana

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34
Q

Dynamic Spinal Twist

A

Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana

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35
Q

Churning the Mill

A

Chakki Chalanasana

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36
Q

Rowing the Boat

A

Nauka Sanchalanasana

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37
Q

Chopping Wood

A

Kashtha Takshanasana

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38
Q

Salutation Pose

A

Namaskarasana

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39
Q

Wind Releasing Pose

A

Vayu Nishkasana

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40
Q

Crow Walking

A

Kauva Chalasana

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41
Q

Abdominal Stretch

A

Udarakarshanasana

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42
Q

Corpse Pose or dead mans pose

A

Shavasana or Mritasana

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43
Q

Revesed Corpse Pose

A

Advasana

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44
Q

Superior Posture

A

Jyestikasana

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45
Q

Crocodile Pose

A

Makrasana

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46
Q

Flapping Fish Pose

A

Matsya Kridasana

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47
Q

Mastery over the asana is called…?

A

Asana Siddhi

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48
Q

The infinite peace and soulful bliss within you is called?

A

Atmic anandam

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49
Q

Easy Pose

A

Sukhasana

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50
Q

Half Lotus

A

Ardha Padmasana

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51
Q

Lotus Pose

A

Padmasana

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52
Q

Accomplished Pose for men

(heel in perenium, heel in pubis)

A

Siddhasana

53
Q

Accomplished Pose for Women

(heel in groin, heel in pubic bone)

A

Sidha yoni Asana

54
Q

Auspicious Pose

(toes tucked into opposite leg)

A
55
Q

Hero’s meditation Pose

A

Dhyana Veerasana

56
Q

Thunderbolt Pose

A

Vajrasana

57
Q

Intoxicating Bliss Pose

A

Ananda Madirasana

58
Q

Breath Balancing Pose

A

Padadhirasana

59
Q

Gracious Pose

A

Bhadrasana

60
Q

Lion Pose

(just meditation, no kriya)

A

Simhasana

61
Q

Roaring Lion Pose

A

Simhagarjanasana

62
Q

Hero’s Pose

A

Veerasana

63
Q

Cat Stretch Pose

A

Majari-asana

64
Q

Tiger Pose

A

Vyagrasna

65
Q

Moon pose/hare pose

A

Shashankasana

66
Q

Striking Cobra Pose

A

Shashank Bhujangasana

67
Q

Prostration Pose

A

Naman Pranamasana

68
Q

Equestrian Pose

A

Ashwa Sanchalanasana

69
Q

Half Camel Pose

A

Ardha Ushtrasana

70
Q

Camel Pose

A

Ushtrasana

71
Q

Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose

A

Supta Vajrasana

72
Q

Locked Hand Raising Pose

A

Bandha Hasta Uttanasana

73
Q

Bow and Arrow Pose

A

Arkana Dhanurasana

74
Q

Palm Tree Pose

A

Tadasana

75
Q

Swaying Palm Tree Pose

A

Tiryaka Tadasana

76
Q

Waist Rotating Pose

A

Kati Chakrasana

77
Q

Swaying Wasit Rotating Pose

A

Tiryaka Kati Chakrasana

78
Q

Spine and Back Pose

A

Meru Prishtasana

79
Q

Squat and Rise Pose

A

Utthanasana

80
Q

Dynamic Energy Pose

A

Druta Utkatasana

81
Q

Right Angle Pose

A

Samakonasana

82
Q

Double Angle Pose

A

Dwikonasana

83
Q

Triangle Pose

A

Trikonasana

84
Q

Swinging while Standing Pose

A

Utthita Lolasana

85
Q

Pendulum pose

A

Dolasana

86
Q

Prayer Pose

A

Pranamasana

87
Q

Raised Arms Pose

A

Hasta Utthanasana

88
Q

Hand to Foot Pose

A

Padahastasana

89
Q

Equestrian Pose

A

Ashwa Sanchalanasana

90
Q

Mountain Pose (Satyananda)

A

Parvatasana

91
Q

Eight Point Salute

A

Ashtanga Namaskara

92
Q

Cobra Pose

A

Bhujangasana

93
Q

Name the first 6 Sunsaltutation Mantra…

A
  1. Om Mitraya Namaha
  2. Om Ravaye Namaha
  3. Om Suryaya Namaha
  4. Om Bhanave Namaha
  5. Om Khagaya Namaha
  6. Om Pushne Namaha
94
Q

Name the second 6 sun salutations…

A
  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
95
Q

SSMP1: Pranamasana

A

Om Mitraya Namaha

96
Q

SSMP2: Hasta Utthanasana

A

Om Ravaye Namaha

97
Q

SSMP3: Padahastasana

A

Om Suryaya namaha

98
Q

SSMP4: Ashwa Sanchalanasana

A

Om Bhanave Namaha

99
Q

SSMP5: Parvatasana

A

Om Khagaya Namaha

100
Q

SSMP6: Ashtanga Namaskara

A

Om Pushne Namaha

101
Q

SSMP7: Bhujangasana

A

Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha

102
Q

SSMP8: Parvatasana

A

Om Marichaye Namaha

103
Q

SSMP9: Ashwa Sanchalanasana

A

Om Adityaya Namaha

104
Q

SSMP10: Padahastasana

A

Om Savitre Namaha

105
Q

SSMP11: Hasta Uttanasana

A

Om Arkaya Namaha

106
Q

SSMP12: Pranamasana

A

Om Bhaskaraya Namaha

107
Q

6 Bija Mantras…

A
  1. Om Hraam
  2. Om Hreem
  3. Om Hroom
  4. Om Hraim
  5. Om Hraum
  6. Om Hraha
108
Q

Om Mitraya Namaha

A

Salutations to the friend of all

109
Q

Om Ravaye Namaha

A

Salutations to the shining one

110
Q

Om Suryaya Namaha

A

Salutations to he who induces activity

111
Q

Om Bhanave namaha

A

Salutations to he who illumes

112
Q

Om Khagaya Namaha

A

Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky

113
Q

Om Pushne Namaha

A

Salutations to the giver of strength

114
Q

Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha

A

Salutations to the Golden, Cosmic self

115
Q

Om Marichaye Namaha

A

Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn

116
Q

Om Adityaya Namaha

A

Salutations to the son of Aditi, the Cosmic Mother

117
Q

Om Savitre Namaha

A

Salutations to the Lord of Creation

118
Q

Om Arkaya Namaha

A

Salutations to he who is fit to be praised

119
Q

Om Bhaskaraya Namaha

A

Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment

120
Q

Pyschic Union Pose

A

Yogamudrasana

121
Q

Fish Pose

A

Matsyasana

122
Q

Hidden lotus Pose

A

Gupta Padmasana

123
Q

Locked Lotus Pose

A

Badha Padmasana

124
Q

Swinging Pose

A

Lolasana

125
Q

Cockerel Pose

A

Kukkutasana

126
Q

Womb Pose

A

Garbhasana

127
Q

Weighing Scale Pose

A

Tolangulasana

128
Q

Easy Cobra Pose / Sphinx

A

Saral Bhujangasana

129
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A