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kosha

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human beings are comprised of five sheaths

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five koshas

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anamayakosha
pranamayakosha
manomayakosha
vijnanamaykosha
anandamayakosha
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anamayakosha

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physical sheath - physical body and five elements

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pranamayakosha

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energetic sheath - chakras; prana vayus; and nadis

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manomayakosha

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psycho-emotional sheath (thoughts and emotions)

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vijnanamayakosha

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wisdom sheath - insight supporting transformation

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anandamayakosha

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bliss sheath - awakening our inherent positive qualities

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8
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full yogic breath

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ujjayi pranayama or ocean breath
constrict the back of your throat so that you make an oceanic sound
strengthens lungs and bronchial lining

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9
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skull shining breath

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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

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kapala

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head

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11
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bhati

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shining

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12
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alternate nostril breathing

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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

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13
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bumble bee breath

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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

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14
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bandha

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to bind capture or hold AKA locks

it is a way to prevent energy from escaping when doing pranayama

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15
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mula bandha

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root lock
pelvic floor
stimulates pelvic nerves; genital system; endocrine system; excretory system; relieves constipation and depression

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16
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uddiyana bandha

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“flying up lock”
diaphragm; stomach; abs
stimulates digestion; increases metabolism; tones abs; balances adrenal system; relives stress lethargy and tension

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17
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jalandhara bandha

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throat lock
helps regulate circulatory and respiratory sytems
balances thyroid and metabolism
mental relaxation and stress and anger relief

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18
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nadi

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channel

the ida and pingola nadi intersect 7 times at the chakras

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19
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ida nadi

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left side
more female
moon; nurturing; growth

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pingola nadi

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right side
more male
logical; sun; strength

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21
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yoga

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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

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22
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ghyana

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knowledge of real self vs externalities

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23
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atma

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soul/self

composed of spiritual energy

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prakriti

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material energy; temporary; not conscious

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25
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purusha

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eternal; conscious

26
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6 symptoms of atma

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birth; growth; reproduction; maintenance; disease; death

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sat

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the true essence

that which is unchangeable

28
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chit

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knowledge
proper perception
opposite of illusion

29
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ananda

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bliss

30
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paramatma

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supreme soul
feature of God
when mind is conquered paramatma is reached

31
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chitta

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mind

computer used by atma to process info

32
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3 different parts of mind

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manas (impulsive) - logical processing; emotional reaction
buddhi (intellect) - reflective; judgment
shankara (ego) - figuring out who I am

33
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samskara

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impression that is left in the mind

34
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3 laws of the world

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karma
time
the gunas

35
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karma

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reaction for our actions
when you are selfless you are rewarded
when you are selfish you are penalized

36
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time

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not a measurement but rather a force that never stops changing/destroying material things

37
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the gunas

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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

38
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nitya

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the absolute

39
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dharma

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essence of something

40
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4 paths of yoga

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raja/ashtanga (8 limbs)
jnana
karma
bhakti

41
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ashtanga yoga

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turn to meditation
change your whole life
goal is to completely control mind

42
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jnana yoga

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break attachments of mind through analysis and austerity

all pleasures are just mind tricks

43
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karma yoga

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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)

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bhakti yoga

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path of devotion
reprogram mind to be harmonious w/ atma
source is spirit not materialenergy
senses are shaped to be spiritual
mantra chanting
45
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shodhana

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purification

46
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moksha

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hindu goal of enlightenment

47
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kleshas

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fear; pride; desire; ignorance

48
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Vedas

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oldest religious text of yoga philosophy

49
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vid

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knowledge

50
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vedanta

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first branch of Hindu philosophy
all things stem from one consciousness and one reality
signifies last and highest knowledge

51
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branches of Hindu philosophy

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major:
vedanta
sankhya
yoga

minor:
mimamsa
nyaya
vaisesika

52
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sankhya

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one consciousness appears as many things when manifested materially

53
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yoga philosophy

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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

54
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mimamsa

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studies principles of dharma or right living

55
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vaisesika

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reduces all created expressions to its basic atomic principles

56
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Upanishads

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commentaries on the Vedas

focuses on personal journey of spirituality

57
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Bhagavad Gita

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metaphoric tale where a young warrior named Arjuna receives counsel from Krishna on need for selfless action and non-attachment

58
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Yoga Sutras

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written by Sri Patanjali 2000 years ago

explains yoga path which helps you live joyfully and achieve liberation

59
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sutra

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means to sew or string
indicates a thread of universal wisdom
rules / guiding principles

60
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seva

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selfless service

61
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raga

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personal attachment

62
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dvesa

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aversion

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