Final Flashcards
1
Q
Define: Asanas
A
Posture
2
Q
Define: Drishti
A
Focal Point
3
Q
The sanskrit word for Force/Forceful
A
Hatha
4
Q
Define: Astanga
A
Eight Limbs
5
Q
Fluctuation of Thoughts
A
Vrittis
6
Q
Describe- Edge Playing
A
Go to the point of discomfort, breathe, back off breathe, and return
7
Q
Define: Gunas
A
Quality of energy, there are varying qualities of energy: Sattva, Tamas, Rajas
8
Q
Sattva is the power of ________
A
Power of purity and calmness
9
Q
Tamas is the power of ________
A
Power of darkness
10
Q
Rajas is the power of ________
A
Power of activity
11
Q
Sutras are _______ or ______
A
Phrases; Verses
12
Q
To yoke or harness/Create a union is ____
A
yoga
13
Q
What are Bandhas?
A
Internal Locks within the body which allow poses to occur
14
Q
Uninterrupted flow is known as _______
A
Vinyasa
15
Q
Define: Prana
A
Life force/Breath
