Final Flashcards

1
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What is Yoga

A

Asana, Meditation and Inquiry

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Yogas chitta visiting nirodhah

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Calming the mind in order to experience ultimate reality

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3
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Four Pathways through Yoga

A

Karma – The Yoga of action
Bhakti–Path of devotion
Rafa–Physical and Mental control
Jnana–Knowledge or wisdom

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4
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Intention of the 8 limbs

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Once all 8 limbs are complete, then you can have Devine bliss

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5
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Yama

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Moral rules to live by:
Ahimsa-non violence
Satya- truthfulness 
Asteya- non stealing
Brahmacharya - moderation
Aparigraha - non coveting
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Niyama

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The Ethical practice to live by:
Saucha - purity
Santosha - contentment
Tapas - Heat
Svadhyaya - study of text
Ishvara Pranidhana - Awareness of the Devine
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7
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Asana

A

Posture

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8
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Pranayama

A

Breath control

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9
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Pratyahara

A

Withdrawal of senses to still the mind

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10
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Dharana

A

Concentration

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Dhyana

A

Meditation

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12
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Samadhi

A

Supernatural Bliss

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13
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Prana

A

Life Force/Energy

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14
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6 types of Joints

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Hinge, Ball and Socket, Ellipsoid, Gliding, Saddle, pivot

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15
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8 major joints of body

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Ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, neck

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16
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Movements of the Shoulder Blade

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Elevation and depression, Retraction and Protraction, Upwards and Downward rotations

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17
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Sthira

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Strong, Steady, Stable

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18
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Sukha

A

Comfortable, happy, relaxed

19
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Three Practices of Baptiste Yoga

A

Physicalness (Asana)
Meditation (Dhyana)
Inquiry (Niyama)

20
Q

Three Principles of Baptiste Yoga

A

Physicalness,
Possibility,
Empowerment

21
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Three Themes of Baptiste Yoga

A

Be a Yes
Give up what you must
Come from You are Ready Now

22
Q

5 organizing principles of True North Alignment

A
Be Intentional
Balanced Action
The 5 Pillars
Total Body Expression
Totally Body Inquiry
23
Q

5 Pillars

A
Drishti 
Ujjayi
Bandhas 
Tapas
Vinyasa
24
Q

Bandhas

A

Foundation that locks you into stability and strength

Core, Hands, Feet

25
Q

3 parts of Masterful teaching

A

Look
Listen
Give Tools

26
Q

10 tenants of Teaching Yoga

A
Come from We Are Connected
Drop what you know and listen
Teach from methodology
Fill the Space
Leave People in their own greatness
Speak into each and every 
Listen for how your words land in people's bodies and hearts
Create the listening for contribution
Look for and speak to what's missing
Generates Inspiration
27
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True north alignment cues

A
Ground down like earth
Flow like water
Build your inner fire
Soften like air
Create space
28
Q

Child’s pose

A

Balasna

29
Q

Downward Facing Dog

A

Adho Muka Savanasana

30
Q

Upward facing dog

A

Urdhva muka svanasana

31
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Rag Doll

A

Uttanasana

32
Q

Side Plank

A

Vasisthana

33
Q

Fingers to Toes

A

Padagusthasana

34
Q

Palms to Toes

A

Padahastasana

35
Q

Four Legged Staff

A

Chaturannga Dandasana

36
Q

Chair Pose

A

Utkatasna

37
Q

Mountain Pose

A

Tadasna

38
Q

Power Yoga Sequence

A
Integration
Awakening
Vitality
Equanimity
Grounding
Igniting
Stability
Opening
Release
Rejuvenation
Deep rest
39
Q

Chakra

A

Centers of spiritual power in the human body

40
Q

Seven Chakras

A
Root -- balance/ grounded 
Sacral -- water/sexual/genitalia/creativity
Solar plexus -- inner fire/passion
Heart -- Air/ emotions
Throat -- space/ expression
Third eye -- mind/ mood
Crown -- balance conscious
41
Q

6 Types of Assisting

A
Foundation
Stability
Investigative
Awakening
Directive
Deepening
42
Q

Three principles of assisting

A

Being of service
Discovery
Empowerment

43
Q

5 cups of teaching

A
Love
Gratitude 
Certainty 
Compassion
Humility