Methods and Practices of Yoga Flashcards
What are Āsanas?
Physical postures in yoga designed to help the body sit comfortably during meditation, contributing to strength, flexibility, and overall health.
What does the term ṣaṭ karmāṇi refer to?
The six cleansing techniques (Shatkarma) practiced in Haṭha yoga.
Name three methods included in ṣaṭ karmāṇi.
- Neti
- Dhauti
- Kapalabhati
What is the purpose of ṣaṭ karmāṇi?
To purify the body and prepare it for higher practices.
Define prāṇāyāma.
Breath control techniques designed to regulate the flow of prāṇa.
What are the components of prāṇāyāma?
- Inhalation
- Retention
- Exhalation
What are yama and niyama?
Ethical and personal observances outlined in the Yogasūtra.
List two examples of yama.
- Non-violence
- Truthfulness
List two examples of niyama.
- Cleanliness
- Contentment
What does the term aṅga mean?
Limb; refers to the stages or components of yoga practice.
What is aṣṭāṅga yoga?
Patanjali’s system known as eight-limbed yoga, providing a step-by-step guide for transformation.
Define dhāraṇā.
The practice of concentration, fixing the mind on a single point.
What is the goal of dhāraṇā?
To prepare for deeper states of meditation (dhyāna).
