Beginning Yoga-Terminology Flashcards
To memorize the beginning yoga terms.
Yoga
Union: mind, body & spirit in communication & awareness
Hatha
Ha = Sun
Tha = Moon
Represents duality in balance
Prana
Life force, energy that moves through all earthly things
Asana
Defined as “posture”
Literal meaning is “seat”
Pranayama
Breath control
Yogi’s believe it is the secret to controlling your mind & emotions
Vinyasa
Yoga posture sequence arranged to flow together one after the next
Called yoga flow
Ashtanga
Eight limbs of yoga practice each limb relates to an aspect of achieving a healthy and full life
Mudras
A gesture or position of the hands
It guides energy flow through the body
Shavasana
Relaxation pose challenges mind concentrate on breath
“Namaste”
Final salutation acknowledging the honor & Divinity in everyone
Intelligent Edge
Go to your edged in the posture, holding where you feel a good stretch but no pain
Surat Namaska is Sanskrit for what?
Sun salutation
Vinyasa used to warm up the body
