Patanjali’s Yoga & The 8 Limbs Flashcards
1
Q
Asteya
A
The 3rd Yama
Non-stealing
2
Q
What is the 3rd Limb
A
Asana - Poses
3
Q
What is the 2nd Limb
A
Niyamas - Codes of observance
4
Q
Ahimsa
A
The 1st Yama - Non-violence
5
Q
Ishvara Pranidhana
A
Dedication to the highest
Non- Duality
Being one with the divine
6
Q
Asana
A
Seat
Pose
7
Q
List the 5 Niyamas in order
A
- Saucha
- Santosha
- Tapas
- Svadhaya
- Ishvara Pranidhana
8
Q
Santosha
A
Contentment
Acceptance of life circumstances
9
Q
What are the Yamas?
A
Codes of restraint
How I present to the world
Code of conduct / ethics
10
Q
Tapas
A
Discipline
Determination
Consistency to practice
11
Q
List the 8 Limbs in order
A
- Yamas
- Niyamas
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Pratyahara
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
12
Q
Dhyana
A
Meditation/Unbroken concentration
13
Q
Brahmacharya
A
Balance and Moderation
14
Q
List the 5 Yamas in order
A
- Ahimsa
- Satya
- Asteya
- Brahmacharya
- Aparigraha
15
Q
Svadhaya
A
Self Study
Awareness in what we do and say
