The 8 Limbs of Yoga Flashcards by Emily Shortall

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Asteya

A

Non-stealing

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What is the 3rd Limb

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Asana - Poses

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What is the 2nd Limb

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Niyamas - Codes of observance

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Ahimsa

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Non-violence

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Ishvara Pranidhana

A

Surrender to the Divine

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Asana

A

Poses

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List the 5 Niyamas in order

A

Saucha
Santosha
Tapas
Svadhaya
Ishvara Pranidhana

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Santosha

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Contentment

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What are the Yamas?

A

Codes of restraint

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Tapas

A

Right effort

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Q

List the 8 Limbs in order

A

Yamas
Niyamas
Asana
Pranayama
Pratyahara
Dharana
Dhyana
Samadhi

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What is the 7th Limb

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Dhyana - Meditation/Unbroken concentration

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Brahmacharya

A

Purity/Celibacy

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List the 5 Yamas in order

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Ahimsa
Satya
Asteya
Brahmacharya
Aparigraha

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Svadhaya

A

Self-study

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What is the 5th Limb

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Pratyahara - Withdrawal of senses

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Pranayama

A

Breathing exercises

Q

What is the 4th Limb

A

Pranayama - Breathing exercises

Q

What are the Niyamas?

A

Codes of observance

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Dhyana

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Meditation/Unbroken concentration

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Saucha

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Cleanliness

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What is the 8th Limb

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Samadhi - Higher consciousness

Q

What is the 6th Limb

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Dharana - Concentration on a single point

Q

What is the 1st Limb

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Yamas - Codes of restraint

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Pratyahara

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Withdrawal of senses

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Dharana

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Concentration on a single point

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Samadhi

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Higher consciousness

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Aparigraha

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Non-attachment

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Satya

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Absolute truth