Limbs Of Yoga Flashcards
1
Q
Niyama
A
Our inner values
2
Q
Asana
A
Steady and comfortable postures
3
Q
Pranayama
A
To receive the life force energy
4
Q
Pratyahara
A
Turning our senses inward
5
Q
Dharana
A
Our concentration set inward
6
Q
Dhyana
A
Meditation
7
Q
Samadhi
A
The result or fruit of yoga as a unity
8
Q
Ahimsa
A
Non violent- child pose
9
Q
Satya
A
Truthfulness- Sphinx or camel pose
10
Q
Asteya
A
Non stealing-reclining hero pose
11
Q
Brahmacarya
A
Conservation of energy- corpse or seated angle pose
12
Q
Aparigraha
A
Non grasping- mountain or cows head pose
13
Q
Saucha
A
Purity- knee to chest
14
Q
Santosa
A
Contentment- knee down twist
15
Q
Tapas
A
Spiritual discipline- chair or splits
