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kosha
human beings are comprised of five sheaths
five koshas
anamayakosha pranamayakosha manomayakosha vijnanamaykosha anandamayakosha
anamayakosha
physical sheath - physical body and five elements
pranamayakosha
energetic sheath - chakras; prana vayus; and nadis
manomayakosha
psycho-emotional sheath (thoughts and emotions)
vijnanamayakosha
wisdom sheath - insight supporting transformation
anandamayakosha
bliss sheath - awakening our inherent positive qualities
full yogic breath
ujjayi pranayama or ocean breath
constrict the back of your throat so that you make an oceanic sound
strengthens lungs and bronchial lining
skull shining breath
kapalabhati pranayama or breath of fire
take a few rounds of breath first
inhale 50% to prepare then exhale sharply and forcefully through nose drawing in belly as you exhale
do three rounds of 60 breaths each
between each round exhale folding forward
benefits: increases oxyen flow and strengthens nervous system; aids digestion and strengthens abs
kapala
head
bhati
shining
alternate nostril breathing
nadi shodhana pranayama
place index and middle finger at your third eye
close your right nostril with thumb and exhale out of left nostril
inhale through left nostril
hold breath
then exhale through right nostril while closing left nostril
start with 4 seconds; gradually increasing time as needed
can do 10-20 rounds in one sitting
benefits: balances left and right hemispheres of brain; purifies energy systems
bumble bee breath
brahmari pranayama
take full breath through nose
place your thumbs over your ears and begin to hum like a bee
repeat 5-10 times
benefits: vibration of cerebral cortex helps to regulate endocrine system and balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
also removes mental agitation; increases mental concentration; alleviates headaches and increases memory
bandha
to bind capture or hold AKA locks
it is a way to prevent energy from escaping when doing pranayama
mula bandha
root lock
pelvic floor
stimulates pelvic nerves; genital system; endocrine system; excretory system; relieves constipation and depression
uddiyana bandha
“flying up lock”
diaphragm; stomach; abs
stimulates digestion; increases metabolism; tones abs; balances adrenal system; relives stress lethargy and tension
jalandhara bandha
throat lock
helps regulate circulatory and respiratory sytems
balances thyroid and metabolism
mental relaxation and stress and anger relief
nadi
channel
the ida and pingola nadi intersect 7 times at the chakras
ida nadi
left side
more female
moon; nurturing; growth
pingola nadi
right side
more male
logical; sun; strength
yoga
practice which empowers one to overcome obstacle of mind for purpose of self experiencing its own true nature
yoga is when mind is held still
harmony; union; connection
ghyana
knowledge of real self vs externalities
atma
soul/self
composed of spiritual energy
prakriti
material energy; temporary; not conscious
purusha
eternal; conscious
6 symptoms of atma
birth; growth; reproduction; maintenance; disease; death
sat
the true essence
that which is unchangeable
chit
knowledge
proper perception
opposite of illusion
ananda
bliss
paramatma
supreme soul
feature of God
when mind is conquered paramatma is reached
chitta
mind
computer used by atma to process info
3 different parts of mind
manas (impulsive) - logical processing; emotional reaction
buddhi (intellect) - reflective; judgment
shankara (ego) - figuring out who I am
samskara
impression that is left in the mind
3 laws of the world
karma
time
the gunas
karma
reaction for our actions
when you are selfless you are rewarded
when you are selfish you are penalized
time
not a measurement but rather a force that never stops changing/destroying material things
the gunas
everything is made of 3 energies and every object is radiating primarily one of these enrgies:
satpha - satisfied; clarity
rajas - not satisfied; passion
tamas - conditions toward destruction
nitya
the absolute
dharma
essence of something
4 paths of yoga
raja/ashtanga (8 limbs)
jnana
karma
bhakti
ashtanga yoga
turn to meditation
change your whole life
goal is to completely control mind
jnana yoga
break attachments of mind through analysis and austerity
all pleasures are just mind tricks
karma yoga
sanyasa (renounce)
action for social roles
leave world behind
reset ego to “I’m a servant of God”
realize world is illusion butstill are social
combination of action (karma) and logic/knowledge (jnana)
bhakti yoga
path of devotion reprogram mind to be harmonious w/ atma source is spirit not materialenergy senses are shaped to be spiritual mantra chanting
shodhana
purification
moksha
hindu goal of enlightenment
kleshas
fear; pride; desire; ignorance
Vedas
oldest religious text of yoga philosophy
vid
knowledge
vedanta
first branch of Hindu philosophy
all things stem from one consciousness and one reality
signifies last and highest knowledge
branches of Hindu philosophy
major:
vedanta
sankhya
yoga
minor:
mimamsa
nyaya
vaisesika
sankhya
one consciousness appears as many things when manifested materially
yoga philosophy
how we can realize our unity with one consciousness through specific practices that lead us from ignorance to truth and liberation
yoga is not a religion - it is a philosophy and spiritual science
mimamsa
studies principles of dharma or right living
vaisesika
reduces all created expressions to its basic atomic principles
Upanishads
commentaries on the Vedas
focuses on personal journey of spirituality
Bhagavad Gita
metaphoric tale where a young warrior named Arjuna receives counsel from Krishna on need for selfless action and non-attachment
Yoga Sutras
written by Sri Patanjali 2000 years ago
explains yoga path which helps you live joyfully and achieve liberation
sutra
means to sew or string
indicates a thread of universal wisdom
rules / guiding principles
seva
selfless service
raga
personal attachment
dvesa
aversion
