Question 7 - HOW TO ASSEMBLE A PRACTICE Flashcards
1 – What are the 4 basic items of information that the instructor must give to the student at the beginning of each anga?
They are: the order number of the anga, its name in Sanskrit, the translation, and the definition that further complements the translation.
2 – How much time is needed to transmit the four basic items of information for each anga, during a one hour-long class?
Around half a minute.
3 – Write ashtánga sádhana numerically.
O+(1,2,3,4,5)1+(1,2,3,4,5)2+(1,2,3,4,5)3+(1,2,3,4,5)4+(1,2,3,4,5)5+(1,2,3,4,5)6+(1,2,4,5)7+(1,2,3,4,5)8+C = ashtánga sádhana.
4 – What does the number “5” represent in the numerical expression of the ashtánga sádhana?
It represents the DESCRIPTION, which is present most of the time during the anga, and provides the instruction for the exercises.
5 – What does the initial letter “O” represent in the numerical expression of the ashtánga sádhana? Write the standard text that corresponds to that letter.
It represents the OPENING of the practice. Its standard text is: ‘Let us begin our practice of SwáSthya Yôga, by sitting in a firm and comfortable position, with the legs crossed and the back straight.’
6 – What does the reference “firm and comfortable position” allude to? And what is its purpose?
It is cited from Pátañjali. Its purpose is to establish the relationship with the practitioner and to demonstrate that we value the culture and respect the Shástras.
7 – Why does the instructor recommend the practitioner to sit with the legs crossed during the practice of Yôga?
Sitting with the legs crossed avoids paranormal manifestations. Therefore, any supposedly “spiritual” incident during a SwáSthya class is classified as conscious or unconscious fraud.
8 - What does the final letter “C” represent in the numerical expression of the ashtánga sádhana? Write the standard text that corresponds to that letter.
It represents the CLOSURE of the practise. “[Let us finish our meditation] thus closing the ashtánga sádhana practice, opening the eyes, moving the hands to the prônam mudrá and greeting each other with the word “SwáSthya!”.
9 – What is the safety text that must be used at the beginning of each yôganidrá or during an induced relaxation?
“Remain lucid and awake the whole time, hearing everything that is said, filtering to assimilate only what you wish”.
10 – What are the four main parts of a yôganidrá?
a) entrance (in a state of relaxation); b) utilisation (of the receptivity for a positive induction);
c) preparation to return (awareness of approaching the end of the exercise); d) gradual and
effective return (ending of the exercise).
