Ashtanga - The 8 Limbed Path Flashcards
1
Q
Yamas
A
Ahimsa - nonviolence Satya - truth Asteya - nonstealing Brahmacharya - abstinence Aparigraha - nonhoarding
2
Q
Niyamas
A
Saucha - purity, sacredness Santosha - contentment Tapas - discipline; think before acting Swadhyaya - introspection; self study Ishvara Pranidhana - dedication to God
3
Q
Asanas
A
Yoga postures
4
Q
Pranayama
A
Mindful Breathing
Prana - life force
Yama - control
5
Q
Pratyahara
A
Turning inward
Go from distraction to direction
6
Q
Dharana
A
Concentration
Quiet the mind
7
Q
Dhyana
A
Meditation
Attention becomes effortless
8
Q
Samadhi
A
Bliss
Allow grace to happen
Devotion, faith