Ashtanga yoga

Question 1

Asana

Answer 1

Body posture one can hold for a certain time

Question 2

Pranayama

Answer 2

Controlling/exercising the breath

Question 3

Pratyahara

Answer 3

Process of withdrawing all sensory experience from external pleasures and awareness

Question 4

Dharana

Answer 4

6th limb of yoga, one pointed focus

Question 5

Dhyana

Answer 5

Meditation, relaxing your mind consciously

Question 6

Samadhi

Answer 6

Thoughtless state. The whole purpose of yogic practice

Question 7

Yamas

Answer 7

Professional ethics
First limb of yoga
5 total: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha

Question 8

Ahimsa

Answer 8

Non-violence

Question 9

Satya

Answer 9

Truthfulness

Question 10

Asteya

Answer 10

Non-stealing

Question 11

Brahmacharya

Answer 11

Big action
Practicing celibacy

Question 12

Aparigraha

Answer 12

Non accumulation
Sensual craving is dead

Question 13

Niyama

Answer 13

Personal ethics/actions to cultivate
Second limb of yoga
5 total:
Shaucha, Santosha, Tapas, Swadhyaya, Eshwara Pranidhana

Question 14

Shaucha

Answer 14

Cleanliness

Question 15

Santosha

Answer 15

Happiness/contentment

Question 16

Tapas

Answer 16

Being comfortable in uncomfortable situations

Question 17

Swadhyaya

Answer 17

Self analysis

Question 18

Eshwara Pranidhana

Answer 18

Surrender to God

Question 19

3 things asanas should be:

Answer 19

Postures should be stable and comfortable

Question 20

Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Answer 20

Written by Swami Swatmarama