Philosophy

Question 1

8 limbs

Answer 1

Yamas
Niyamas 
Asana
Pranayama
Pratyahara -sense withdraw
Dharana - concentration 
Dhyana-meditation
Samadhi-absorption

Question 2

Pratyahara

Answer 2

Sense withdrawal

Question 3

Dharana

Answer 3

Concentration

Question 4

Dhyana

Answer 4

Meditation

Question 5

Samadhi

Answer 5

Absorption

Question 6

The 3 bandha’s

Answer 6

Mula
Uddiyana
Julandahara

Question 7

Yamas

Answer 7

Ahima 
Satya - truthfulness 
Asteya- nonestealing 
Brahmacherya - ethical sexual energy
Aparigraha - non attachment

Question 8

Niyamas

Answer 8

Soucha 
Santosha 
Tapas -spiritual heat
Svadhyaya - self study
Ishvara- pranidhana- surrender to god

Question 9

Sushumna

Answer 9

Central energy channel

Question 10

Pingala

Answer 10

Right energy channel. Sun, red, masculine, right nostril

Question 11

Ida

Answer 11

Left energy channel, white, cold, moon, feminine, left nostril

Question 12

Atman

Answer 12

Spiritual life of the universe.

Soul

Question 13

Japa

Answer 13

Chanting mantras to oneself

Question 14

Alana-value

Answer 14

Downward flow of energy. Outward flow of breath

Question 15

Kleshas

Answer 15

Afflictions, Mental tournaments

Question 16

List the kleshas

Answer 16

Avidya - ignorance
Asmita - egoism
Raga - attachment 
Dvesa - hate
Abhinivesha - fear of death

Question 17

Avidya

Answer 17

Ignorance

Question 18

Asmita

Answer 18

Egoism

Question 19

Raga

Answer 19

Attachment

Question 20

Dvesa

Answer 20

Hate

Question 21

Abhinivesha

Answer 21

Fear

Question 22

Prana-vayu

Answer 22

Upwards flow of energy

Question 23

Muladhara

Answer 23

Root chakra

Question 24

Svadhishthana

Answer 24

Sacral chakra

Question 25

Manipura

Answer 25

Solar plexus

Question 26

Anahata

Answer 26

Heart chakra

Question 27

Vishuddha

Answer 27

Throat chakra

Question 28

Ajna

Answer 28

Third eye chakra

Question 29

Sahasrara

Answer 29

Crown chakra

Question 30

Samasthiti

Answer 30

Tadasana, mountain pose

Question 31

Nadis

Answer 31

Channels

Question 32

Kosha

Answer 32

Sheath, layer

Question 33

Annamaya kosha

Answer 33

(Food) physical being

Question 34

Pranayama kosha

Answer 34

Life force, breath

Question 35

Manomaya kosha

Answer 35

Mind, nervous system

Question 36

Vijnanamaya kosha

Answer 36

Ego, intellect

Question 37

Anandamaya kosha

Answer 37

Peace, bliss

Question 38

Maya

Answer 38

That which is not, veil of illusion

Question 39

Karma yoga

Answer 39

Path of selfless action

Question 40

Jnana yoga

Answer 40

Yoga of knowledge, wisdom, intellect