The 8 Limbs of Yoga Flashcards
1
Q
Asteya
A
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
Non-violence
5
Q
Ishvara Pranidhana
A
Surrender to the Divine
6
Q
Asana
A
Poses
7
Q
List the 5 Niyamas in order
A
- Saucha
- Santosha
- Tapas
- Svadhaya
- Ishvara Pranidhana
8
Q
Santosha
A
Contentment
9
Q
What are the Yamas?
A
Codes of restraint
10
Q
Tapas
A
Right effort
11
Q
List the 8 Limbs in order
A
- Yamas
- Niyamas
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Pratyahara
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
12
Q
What is the 7th Limb
A
Dhyana - Meditation/Unbroken concentration
13
Q
Brahmacharya
A
Purity/Celibacy
14
Q
List the 5 Yamas in order
A
- Ahimsa
- Satya
- Asteya
- Brahmacharya
- Aparigraha
15
Q
Svadhaya
A
Self-study
