Final Flashcards
What is Yoga
Asana, Meditation and Inquiry
Yogas chitta visiting nirodhah
Calming the mind in order to experience ultimate reality
Four Pathways through Yoga
Karma – The Yoga of action
Bhakti–Path of devotion
Rafa–Physical and Mental control
Jnana–Knowledge or wisdom
Intention of the 8 limbs
Once all 8 limbs are complete, then you can have Devine bliss
Yama
Moral rules to live by: Ahimsa-non violence Satya- truthfulness Asteya- non stealing Brahmacharya - moderation Aparigraha - non coveting
Niyama
The Ethical practice to live by: Saucha - purity Santosha - contentment Tapas - Heat Svadhyaya - study of text Ishvara Pranidhana - Awareness of the Devine
Asana
Posture
Pranayama
Breath control
Pratyahara
Withdrawal of senses to still the mind
Dharana
Concentration
Dhyana
Meditation
Samadhi
Supernatural Bliss
Prana
Life Force/Energy
6 types of Joints
Hinge, Ball and Socket, Ellipsoid, Gliding, Saddle, pivot
8 major joints of body
Ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, neck
Movements of the Shoulder Blade
Elevation and depression, Retraction and Protraction, Upwards and Downward rotations
Sthira
Strong, Steady, Stable