The Eight Limbs Of Yoga (Patanjali’s) & Yamas, Niyamas Flashcards

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What is Limb 1 of the eight-limbed path?

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Yamas (Social Ethics/ Fundamentals)

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What is Limb 2 of the eight-limbed path?

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Niyamas (Personal Ethics/ Observations)

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What are the 5 Restraints and under what Limb?

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Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha; under Limb 1 Yamas

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What are the 5 Observances and under what Limb?

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Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Isvara pranidhana; Limb 2 Niyamas.

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What is Yamas 1 of 5?

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Ahimsa - I am kind and compassionate toward all living creatures.

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What is Yamas 2 of 5?

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Satya - I am honest in thought, word and deed.

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What is Yamas 3 of 5?

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Asteya - I have everything I need, right where I am , within myself.

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What is Yamas 4 of 5?

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Brahmacharya - I conserve and honor my vital energy.

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What is Yamas 5 of 5?

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Aparigraha - I stay open to the cyclical flow of receiving and letting go.

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What is Niyamas 1 of 5?

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Saucha - I maintain a clear and pure mind, body and surroundings.

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What is Niyamas 2 of 5?

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Santosha - I am content and learn from the events in my life.

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What is Niyamas 3 of 5?

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Tapas - I use the fire within to change myself for the better.

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What is Niyamas 4 of 5?

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Svadhyaya - I study my self.

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What is Niyamas 5 of 5?

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Isvara pranidhana - I practice union with the divine.

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What is Limb 3 of the eight-limbed path?

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Asana (Poses)

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What is Limb 4 of the eight-limbed path?

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Pranayama (Breath control)

17
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What is Limb 5 of the eight-limbed path?

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Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the 5 senses)

18
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What is Limb 6 of the eight-limbed path?

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Dharana (Focus)

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What is Limb 7 of the eight-limbed path?

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Dhyana (State of meditation)

20
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What is Limb 8 of the eighth-limbed path?

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Samadhi (State of Oneness)

21
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In Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga… when you __________ Limbs 1 to 6, you __________ 2 Limbs.

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PRACTICE, ACHIEVE.

22
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What is the 10 moral principles?

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Yamas and Niyamas