Midtern Flashcards
what is yoga?
connect yourself and break what it holding us back
what are the eight limbs of yoga?
niyama, yama, asana, prayama, pratyana, dharana, dhayana, samadhi
what is the intention in yoga?
practice that brings values and quality to cultivate for yourself
what are the benefits of yoga?
spiritual, mind, body
some examples are improved breathing, increased flexibility
pranayama
“energy” or “life” understood as breath control, benefits like controlled breathing
Yama
vows of yoga
Niyama
duties directed towards ourselves
Asana
“seat” referring to posture
Pratyahara
means ‘withdraw’ from surrounding sounds, sight, and smell
Dharana
‘holding or maintaing’ focused concentration
Dhyana
medative absorption
Samadhi
‘same or equal’ last step, bliss or enlightenment
Hatha Yoga
spiritual discipline of postures and bodily exercises
What is the difference between ancient and modern practice of Hatha Yoga?
ancient- very intense dedicate their entire life to yoga
modern- more focused on breathing techniques and posture holds
Planes of movement
Coronal, Sattigal, Axial
Coronal
divides body into front and back
Sattigal
divides the body into left and right
Axial
divides body into top and bottom
What are the four paths of yoga?
Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, Raja
Karma Yoga
‘to make or do’ acts of service
Jnana Yoga
path of knowledge
Bhakti Yoga
path of devotion
Raja Yoga
path of mediation
Yogic Diet
3 energies- tamas, sattva, rajas
