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
Sukha
Comfortable, happy, relaxed
Three Practices of Baptiste Yoga
Physicalness (Asana)
Meditation (Dhyana)
Inquiry (Niyama)
Three Principles of Baptiste Yoga
Physicalness,
Possibility,
Empowerment
Three Themes of Baptiste Yoga
Be a Yes
Give up what you must
Come from You are Ready Now
5 organizing principles of True North Alignment
Be Intentional Balanced Action The 5 Pillars Total Body Expression Totally Body Inquiry
5 Pillars
Drishti Ujjayi Bandhas Tapas Vinyasa
Bandhas
Foundation that locks you into stability and strength
Core, Hands, Feet
3 parts of Masterful teaching
Look
Listen
Give Tools
10 tenants of Teaching Yoga
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
True north alignment cues
Ground down like earth Flow like water Build your inner fire Soften like air Create space
Child’s pose
Balasna
Downward Facing Dog
Adho Muka Savanasana
Upward facing dog
Urdhva muka svanasana
Rag Doll
Uttanasana
Side Plank
Vasisthana
Fingers to Toes
Padagusthasana
Palms to Toes
Padahastasana
Four Legged Staff
Chaturannga Dandasana
Chair Pose
Utkatasna
Mountain Pose
Tadasna
Power Yoga Sequence
Integration Awakening Vitality Equanimity Grounding Igniting Stability Opening Release Rejuvenation Deep rest
Chakra
Centers of spiritual power in the human body
Seven Chakras
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
6 Types of Assisting
Foundation Stability Investigative Awakening Directive Deepening
Three principles of assisting
Being of service
Discovery
Empowerment
5 cups of teaching
Love Gratitude Certainty Compassion Humility
