The 8 Limbs of Yoga Flashcards
Asteya
Non-stealing
What is the 3rd Limb
Asana - Poses
What is the 2nd Limb
Niyamas - Codes of observance
Ahimsa
Non-violence
Ishvara Pranidhana
Surrender to the Divine
Asana
Poses
List the 5 Niyamas in order
- Saucha
- Santosha
- Tapas
- Svadhaya
- Ishvara Pranidhana
Santosha
Contentment
What are the Yamas?
Codes of restraint
Tapas
Right effort
List the 8 Limbs in order
- Yamas
- Niyamas
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Pratyahara
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
What is the 7th Limb
Dhyana - Meditation/Unbroken concentration
Brahmacharya
Purity/Celibacy
List the 5 Yamas in order
- Ahimsa
- Satya
- Asteya
- Brahmacharya
- Aparigraha
Svadhaya
Self-study
What is the 5th Limb
Pratyahara - Withdrawal of senses
Pranayama
Breathing exercises
What is the 4th Limb
Pranayama - Breathing exercises
What are the Niyamas?
Codes of observance
Dhyana
Meditation/Unbroken concentration
Saucha
Cleanliness
What is the 8th Limb
Samadhi - Higher consciousness
What is the 6th Limb
Dharana - Concentration on a single point
What is the 1st Limb
Yamas - Codes of restraint
Pratyahara
Withdrawal of senses
Dharana
Concentration on a single point
Samadhi
Higher consciousness
Aparigraha
Non-attachment
Satya
Absolute truth