Drsti (Focused Gaze) Flashcards
1
Q
Define:
Drsti
A
Focused Gaze; Focus, Gaze
To develop a concentrated intention.
Relates to the 5th limb of Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali - Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal)
as well as with the 6th Limb - Dharana (concentration).
There are 9 drstis
2
Q
Define:
Angusthamadhye
Angustha Ma Dyai
A
Thumbs,
To the middle of the thumbs,
3
Q
Define:
Bhrumadhye
Ajna Chakra
A
Middle of the eyebrows
4
Q
Define:
Nasagre
Nasagrai
A
Tip of the nose
5
Q
Define:
Hastagrahe
Hastagrai
A
The taking of the hand,
Putting of the hand to,
To the tips of the hand,
Hand
6
Q
Define:
Parshva
Parsva
A
The side
Left and Right are 2 different Drstis
7
Q
Define:
Urdhva
Antara
A
Above or Rising,
Up to the sky
8
Q
Define:
Nabhicakre
Nabi Chakra
A
to the navel-centre,
navel
9
Q
Define:
Padayoragre
Padhayoragrai
A
To the tips of the feet,
Toes
