Pose Names Flashcards
What is the name of seated forward fold, head to knee forward bend (2nd Chakra- sacral - savhisthsana
Janu Shirshasana
What is the sanskrit name of half pigeon - 2nd Chakra-savdhisthana
ARDHA KOPATASANA
What is a standing hip opener pose - 2nd Chakra savhisthana
Trikonasana - Triangle
Utthita Virabhadrasana - extended side angle
Utkata konasana - goddess pose
Urdhva Virabhadrasana - peaceful warrior
What are the 8 limbs of yoga
Yama, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranyama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
1. YAMA – Restraints, moral disciplines or moral vows
2. NIYAMA – Positive duties or observances
3. ASANA – Posture
4. PRANAYAMA – Breathing Techniques
5. PRATYAHARA – Sense withdrawal
6. DHARANA – Focused Concentration
7. DHYANA – Meditative Absorption
8. SAMADHI – Bliss or Enlightenment
What does yoga mean
The word ‘yoga’ means to connect, unite or ‘yoke’. The thing we look to connect to is the true Self, also known as the ‘divine essence’, ‘ultimate self’, or atman. You might also think of this as the soul.
What are the yamas?
YAMA – Restraints, moral disciplines or moral vows
This first limb, Yama, refers to vows, disciplines or practices that are primarily concerned with the world around us, and our interaction with it. While the practice of yoga can indeed increase physical strength and flexibility and aid in calming the mind, what’s the point if we’re still rigid, weak and stressed-out in day-to-day life?
There are five Yamas:
Ahimsa (non-violence),
Satya (truthfulness),
Asteya (non-stealing),
Brahmacharya (right use of energy), and
Aparigraha (non-greed or non-hoarding).
What are the Niyamas?
NIYAMA – Positive duties or observances
The second limb of the 8 limbs of yoga, Niyama, usually refers to internal duties. The prefix ‘ni’ is a Sanskrit verb which means ‘inward’ or ‘within’.
There are five Niyamas:
saucha (cleanliness),
santosha (contentment),
tapas (discipline or burning desire or conversely, burning of desire),
svadhyaya (self-study or self-reflection, and study of spiritual texts), and
isvarapranidaha (surrender to a higher power).
What are the 7 chakras
The seven chakras are the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakras.
Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel. It refers to the seven main energy centers in our body. The chakras are located along the spine, from its base to the top of your head.
These seven chakras have a significant impact on our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. A blockage in any of the chakras can lead to problems related to the affected area.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue
Indigo
Violet
What is the Root Chakra?
Root Chakra
The root chakra is located at the base of your spine. It is the energy point that governs our connection to the world.
Also known as Muladhara, it controls our feelings of groundedness and stability. When blocked, it can cause deep fear and insecurity. A balanced root chakra makes you feel confident in your abilities and secure about your well-being.
We are all connected
What is the sacral chakra
Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra is located in your lower abdomen, just a few inches below the navel. It is also known as Svadhisthana and represents our connection to our emotions and the emotions of other people. It specifically relates to our sexuality, pleasure, and creativity.
A blocked sacral chakra can lead to emotional instability, mood swings, and sex-obsessed thoughts. When in balance, it allows you to feel comfortable in social situations and express your emotions without fear.
Respect others
Orange, Water element, VAM
Solar Plexus Chakra?
Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is located just above the navel, near the top of your stomach. Also known as Manipura, it represents our personal power.
When blocked, the solar plexus chakra can cause feelings of shame, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. A balanced solar plexus inspires confidence and strength.
Respect yourself
Yellow, Fire, Ram
Heart Chakra
Heart Chakra
The heart chakra is located in the middle of your chest. It is the energy point that represents love for yourself and others.
Also known as Anahata, it promotes positive traits such as kindness, compassion, and generosity when energy flows freely in the chakra point. However, it can lead to feelings of loneliness, insecurity, anger, and lack of trust when it’s out of alignment.
Unconditional love
Green, Air, Yum
Throat Chakra
Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is located at the base of your neck. It represents our voice and how we express ourselves to others.
Also known as Vishuddha, it allows us to speak out with confidence. The throat chakra allows us to communicate clearly and truthfully. When blocked, this chakra can hold us back from expressing ourselves. It can also lead to issues such as gossiping, speaking without thinking, or overtalking.
Express your truth
Blue, Space, Hum
Third eye Chakra
Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra is located in the middle of your forehead, just above your eyes. It represents our ability to see beyond what is on the physical plane and into the spiritual realm.
Also known as Ajna, it allows us to tap into our intuition and make better decisions. A blocked third eye can lead to poor judgment, lack of insight, and overactive imagination.
Trust you inner wisdom
Indigo, All elements, Ham
Crown Chakra
Crown Chakra
The crown chakra is located at the top of your head. It is also called Sahasrara, which represents our connection with spirituality, higher consciousness, and our inner selves.
It is the energy center that allows us to connect with a higher power, whether it be God or the Universe. It gives us a sense of inner peace and fulfillment in life. A blocked crown chakra can lead to feeling spiritually disconnected from others and the world around you.
Our power is on the present
Violet, Cosmic energy, om
The keys bones of head and neck
OCCIPITAL
MANDIBLE - JAW
TMJ
C1-C7
What are the key muscles in the head and neck?
Upper Trapezius
Erector Spinae
Scale nest
SCM - brings head down and forward
Signals fear response
Masseter - muscle in cheek elevate the lower jaw or mandible.
What is yoga
Ability to direct the mind without interruption, tie the strands of the mind together
Yoga is a path, if we know how we create issues, we can learn how to free ourselves from them
Where does yoga originate and who wrote the sutras
Yoga originates in the Vedas and Patangali
What are the 5 elements
Earth, Fire, Water,Air, Ether
Earth - grounding, vrksasana - tree, warrior, tadasana, urdha hastasana
Fire - step into your personal power, navasana, vinyasana, kakasana - crown
Water - fluidity to flow with the waves of our lives - cat cow, circular child’s pose
Air - move freely while purifying the body, chest and lung openers- cobra, upward facing dog
Ether - inner wisdom, intuition, stillness, Savanna
What is 3 part breadth?
Dirga Pranyama breadth control
Place one hand abdomen one hand on heart
Notice your breadth
Inhale deeply thru your nose let abdomen rise, chest expand feeling your hand rise
Exhale completely
The 5 elements by your hand
Fire - thumb
Air index
Space middle
Earth 4th
Water pinky
What are the Doshas
They orchestrate all activities within us
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
What is Vata
Elements .. Ether and Air
Dry, rough, cool, unbounded
Thin
Light sleepers gravitate to warm, like change and mobile
Controls blood flow, elimination and breadth, and movements in the body
