Part 1 - 8 Limbs Flashcards
What are the Yamas?
Yamas are the first limb of yoga referring to the outer observances.
The Yamas are Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
Ahimsa
Apart of the Yamas.
Ahimsa - non-violence, non-harming, compassion for self and others
Satya
Apart of the Yamas.
Satya - truth in thought, word, and action
Asteya
Apart of the Yamas
Asteya - non-stealing, generosity
Brahmacharya
Apart of the Yamas
Brahmacharya - energy conservation
Aparigraha
Apart of the Yamas
Aparigraha - non-attachment
What are the Niyamas?
Niyamas are the second limb of yoga referring to the inner observances.
The Niyamas are Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Isvarapranidhana
Saucha
Apart of the Niyamas
Saucha - cleanliness of the body and mind
Santosha
Apart of the Niyamas
Santosha - contentment
Tapas
Apart of the Niyamas
Tapas - heat, burn, energy of self transformation
Svadhyaya
Apart of the Niyamas
Svadhyaya - self study or study of texts
Isvarapranidhana
Apart of the Niyamas
Isvara Pranidhana - surrender to the fullness of self or surrender to the divine
What is Seva?
Selfless service
What is Asana?
The third limb of Yoga. Asana is what is commonly thought of when someone refers to yoga.
What is Sutra 2.46? Sthira Sukham Asanam
Asana practice should be firm but pleasant
What is Pranayama?
Pranayama is the fourth limb. “Extending ones vital life force.” Controlling the breath.
What is Pratyahara?
Pratyahara is the fifth limb. To withdraw from external sensory information.
What is Dharana?
Dharana is the sixth limb. Dharana is concentration. Bringing the mind to a single point of focus.
What is Dhyana?
Dhyana is the seventh limb. “When the flow of concentration is uninterrupted the state that arises is dhyana.”
Dharana leads to Dhyana.
Samadhi
Samadhi is the eighth limb of total enlightenment and bliss. The yogi is beyond consciousness.