Vocabulary

Question 1

The Nadis

Answer 1

Energy Paths
Sushumna Nadi - central channel
Pingoli Nadi
Ida Nadi

Question 2

Patanjali

Answer 2

Sage - composed Yoga Sutras - 8 limbed yoga

Question 3

Vayus

Answer 3

“Winds”

Prana, Apana, Samana, Udana, Vyana

Question 4

Kapalabhati

Answer 4

Pranayama - sharp, staccato exhales from abdomin

Question 5

Nadi Shodhana

Answer 5

alternate nostril breathing

Question 6

Solar Plexus

Answer 6

Chakra, stomach, liver, yellow

Question 7

7 Chakras with Colors

Answer 7

Crown - violet
Third Eye - indigo
Throat - light blue
Heart - green
Solar Plesus - yellow
Sacral - orange
Root - red

Question 8

Samadhi

Answer 8

self-regulation - universal consciousness

Question 9

5 Stages of Vinyasa Krama

Answer 9

1. initiating Yoga Process
2. Warm the body
3. Pathway to Peak
4. Peak Exploration
5. Integration

Question 10

Parinamavada

Answer 10

constant change - philosophy for planning a yoga class

Question 11

Vinyas Krama

Answer 11

To place in a special way, step by step order; philosophy of planning yoga class

Question 12

Chitta Vritti Nirodaha

Answer 12

calm the fluctuations of the mind

Question 13

Sthira & Sukham

Answer 13

steadiness and ease

Question 14

Pratikriyasana

Answer 14

integrate prior actions to prepare students for next asana; neutratlizing practice

Question 15

Dirga Prnayama

Answer 15

3 part breath - belly, ribs, chest

Question 16

prana vayu

Answer 16

“breath fo life”

upward intake, chest, head, provide vitality

Question 17

Apana Vayu

Answer 17

one of 5 vayus
“Anchoring breath”
pelvis, downward, elimination, metnal and physical waste
Goddess Pose, yoga squat

Question 18

5 Koshas

Answer 18

Anna - physical
Prana - energetic
Manas - emotions
Vijnana - wise mind/higher self
Anada - bliss