Ashtanga Yoga Flashcards
Ashtanga
8 limbs
Sutra
Thread
Samadhi
Highest state of meditation
Sadhana
Spiritual practices
Vibhuti
Manifestations and attainments
Kavailya
Aloneness or liberation
Eightfold Path
Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
Yamas
5 Restraints. How we relate to the outside world.
Ahimsa
Satya
Asteya
Bramacharya
Aparigraha
Niyamas
5 observances. How we relate to ourselves.
Saucha
Santosha
Tapas
Svadyaya
Isvara Pranadana
Asana
Meditation seat
Pranayama
Expansion of prana, breath control.
Pratyahara
Sense withdrawal. Awareness inside.
Dharana
Concentration
Dhyana
Meditation
Samadhi
Enlightenment
Ahimsa
Non-violence
Satya
Truthfulness
Asteya
Non-stealing
Bramacharya
Energy moderation
Aparigraha
Non-greed
Saucha
Cleanliness
Santosha
Contentment
Tapas
Discipline
Svadyaya
Self-study, study of sacred texts.
Isvara Pranadana
Surrender