The Eight Limbs Of Yoga (Patanjali’s) & Yamas, Niyamas Flashcards
What is Limb 1 of the eight-limbed path?
Yamas (Social Ethics/ Fundamentals)
What is Limb 2 of the eight-limbed path?
Niyamas (Personal Ethics/ Observations)
What are the 5 Restraints and under what Limb?
Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha; under Limb 1 Yamas
What are the 5 Observances and under what Limb?
Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Isvara pranidhana; Limb 2 Niyamas.
What is Yamas 1 of 5?
Ahimsa - I am kind and compassionate toward all living creatures.
What is Yamas 2 of 5?
Satya - I am honest in thought, word and deed.
What is Yamas 3 of 5?
Asteya - I have everything I need, right where I am , within myself.
What is Yamas 4 of 5?
Brahmacharya - I conserve and honor my vital energy.
What is Yamas 5 of 5?
Aparigraha - I stay open to the cyclical flow of receiving and letting go.
What is Niyamas 1 of 5?
Saucha - I maintain a clear and pure mind, body and surroundings.
What is Niyamas 2 of 5?
Santosha - I am content and learn from the events in my life.
What is Niyamas 3 of 5?
Tapas - I use the fire within to change myself for the better.
What is Niyamas 4 of 5?
Svadhyaya - I study my self.
What is Niyamas 5 of 5?
Isvara pranidhana - I practice union with the divine.
What is Limb 3 of the eight-limbed path?
Asana (Poses)
What is Limb 4 of the eight-limbed path?
Pranayama (Breath control)
What is Limb 5 of the eight-limbed path?
Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the 5 senses)
What is Limb 6 of the eight-limbed path?
Dharana (Focus)
What is Limb 7 of the eight-limbed path?
Dhyana (State of meditation)
What is Limb 8 of the eighth-limbed path?
Samadhi (State of Oneness)
In Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga… when you __________ Limbs 1 to 6, you __________ 2 Limbs.
PRACTICE, ACHIEVE.
What is the 10 moral principles?
Yamas and Niyamas
