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Part 1 - 8 Limbs Flashcards

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What are the Yamas?

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Yamas are the first limb of yoga referring to the outer observances.

The Yamas are Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha

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Ahimsa

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Apart of the Yamas.

Ahimsa - non-violence, non-harming, compassion for self and others

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Satya

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Apart of the Yamas.

Satya - truth in thought, word, and action

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Asteya

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Apart of the Yamas

Asteya - non-stealing, generosity

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Brahmacharya

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Apart of the Yamas

Brahmacharya - energy conservation

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Aparigraha

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Apart of the Yamas

Aparigraha - non-attachment

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What are the Niyamas?

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Niyamas are the second limb of yoga referring to the inner observances.

The Niyamas are Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Isvarapranidhana

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Saucha

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Apart of the Niyamas

Saucha - cleanliness of the body and mind

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Santosha

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Apart of the Niyamas

Santosha - contentment

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Tapas

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Apart of the Niyamas

Tapas - heat, burn, energy of self transformation

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Svadhyaya

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Apart of the Niyamas

Svadhyaya - self study or study of texts

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Isvarapranidhana

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Apart of the Niyamas

Isvara Pranidhana - surrender to the fullness of self or surrender to the divine

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What is Seva?

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Selfless service

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What is Asana?

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The third limb of Yoga. Asana is what is commonly thought of when someone refers to yoga.

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What is Sutra 2.46? Sthira Sukham Asanam

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Asana practice should be firm but pleasant

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What is Pranayama?

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Pranayama is the fourth limb. “Extending ones vital life force.” Controlling the breath.

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What is Pratyahara?

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Pratyahara is the fifth limb. To withdraw from external sensory information.

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What is Dharana?

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Dharana is the sixth limb. Dharana is concentration. Bringing the mind to a single point of focus.

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What is Dhyana?

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Dhyana is the seventh limb. “When the flow of concentration is uninterrupted the state that arises is dhyana.”

Dharana leads to Dhyana.

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Samadhi

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Samadhi is the eighth limb of total enlightenment and bliss. The yogi is beyond consciousness.

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