Philosophy Study Sheet

Question 1

Sutra 1.1

Answer 1

Atha Yoganusasanam
Now begins the instruction of Yoga.

Question 2

Sutra 1.2

Answer 2

“Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah”
The restraint of the modifications of the mind stuff is Yoga

Question 3

Yoga Definition

Answer 3

Yoke – to join together, union

Question 4

Define Sutra

Answer 4

Thread

Question 5

8 Limbs of Yoga

Answer 5

Yama – restraint
Niyama – observances
Asana – physical postures
Pranayama – breath regulation
Pratyhara – withdrawal of senses
Dharana – concentration
Dhyana – meditation
Samadhi – absorption / enlightenment

Question 6

3 Gunas

Answer 6

Gunas are energetic qualities
Tamas - dullness
Rajas - activity
Sattva - Balance

Question 7

Define Vinyasa Krama

Answer 7

To place in a special way: intentional sequencing and alignment instruction

Question 8

Pratipaksha Bhavanam

Answer 8

helps our mind get back in balance – counter action for when the mind becomes disturbed by negative thoughts

Question 9

Define Vritti and the 5 vrittis

Answer 9

Vritti - fluctuations of the mind
- correct knowledge
- incorrect knowledge
- imagination
- sleep
- memory

Question 10

Avidya

Answer 10

Ignorance - the root cause of suffering

Question 11

Define Klesha and name the 5

Answer 11

Negative states of the mind
- Attachment
- Aversion
- Ego
- Fear
- Ignorance

Question 12

Define Chitta

Answer 12

The mind

Question 13

Simple chant from Mandukya Upanisad

Answer 13

OM

Question 14

Kriya Yoga

Answer 14

Tapas (Discipline)
Svadhyaya (Self-Study)
Isvara Pranidhana (Devotion to Higher Purpose)