Warrior Test Flashcards
8 limbed yoga
Ashtanga(path of yoga)
Ashtanga(path of yoga)
8 limbed yoga
Jnana(path of yoga)
Breaks the mind’s attachment aided by practices of austerities
Breaks the mind’s attachment aids by practices of austerities
Jnana(path of yoga)
Karma(path of yoga)
Transforms the ego by responsible action of sacrifice
Transforms the ego by responsible action of sacrifice
Karma(path of yoga)
Bhakti(path of yoga)
Yoga of devotion
Yoga of devotion
Bhakti(path of yoga)
Brahman(ways to experience the divine)
The divine energy itself/source/“the white light”
Divine energy/source/“white light”
Brahman(way to experience the divine)
Paramatma(way to experience the divine)
Divine companion, god we feel in our hearts, a personalized experience
Divine companion, god we feel in our hearts, a personalized experience
Paramatma(way to experience the divine)
Bhagavan(way to experience the divine)
The divine person, something outside of you to worship, like a little picture/altar
The divine person, something outside of you to worship, like a little picture/altar
Bhagavan(way to experience the divine)
Yamas
Restraints/behaviors
Restraints/behaviors
Yamas
Niyamas
Observances/positive duties
Observances/positive duties
Niyamas
Asana
Postures
Pranayama
Breath control
Pratyahara
Withdrawal of the senses/ By withdrawing the focus from the senses and the external environment, the mind can turn inward, deepening yogic practice.
Withdrawal of the senses/ By withdrawing the focus from the senses and the external environment, the mind can turn inward, deepening yogic practice.
Pratyahara
Dharana
Concentration/a point of focus or mantra to bring the mind back if it wanders
Concentration/a point of focus or mantra to bring the mind back if it wanders
Dharana
Dhyana
Extension of unity/absorption/feel at one with everything
Extension of unity/absorption/feel at one with everything
Dhyana
Samadhi
“Contemplation”/liberation/ “where god gets into the walls of our souls
“Contemplation”/liberation/ “where god gets into the walls of our souls
Samadhi
What is the primary role of a yoga teacher?
To inspire people to awaken to the fact that they are souls and they have a purpose and that there is a way to live in bliss
Anamaya Kosha
“Food body”/ if you take care of your physical body it will be easier to connect to the soul
“Food body”/ if you take care of your physical body it will be easier to connect to the soul
Anamaya Kosha
Pranamaya Kosha
“Energy body” / chakra system layer/ very influenced by senses. Take care of this by breathwork, alone time, being mindful of what you energetically take in.
“Energy body” / chakra system layer/ very influenced by senses. Take care of this by breathwork, alone time, being mindful of what you energetically take in.
Pranamaya Kosha
Manomaya Kosha
“Psycho-emotional dimension”/ the mind/ where samskaras are stored.
Nourish with positive self-talk, meditttion, mantras, journaling, therapy
“Psycho-emotional dimension”/ the mind/ where samskaras are stored.
Nourish with positive self-talk, meditttion, mantras, journaling, therapy
Manomaya Kosha
Vijnanamaya Kosha
“Intuition”/Budhi
Nourish by listening to your intuition, sadhana-seva-sanga(3 pillars of a solid spiritual life)
“Intuition”/Budhi
Nourish by listening to your intuition, sadhana-seva-sanga(3 pillars of a solid spiritual life)
Vijnanamaya Kosha
Anandamaya Kosha
“Bliss body”/ our soul
Nourish by living a satvic lifestyle
“Bliss body”/ our soul
Nourish by living a satvic lifestyle
Anandamaya Kosha
What is a chakra?
Power centers in your body that affect the way I express myself into the world
What is the element of Sahasrara?
Space/ether
What is the element of Ajna?
Space/thought
What is the element of the Vishudda chakra?
Space/sound
What is the element of the anahata chakra?
Air
What is the element of the manipura chakra?
Fire
What is the element of the Svatishthana chakra?
Water
What is the element of the Muladhara chakra?
Earth
Safety/security
“What do I need in order to feel safe?”
Muladhara
Sexual energy/ connecting to primal sense and ACTING on it
“What are my desires?”
Svatishthana
Ego/identity/self-esteem, willpower, manifestation
“Do you like you?”
Manipura
Heavenly chakras meet earthly chakras
Balance of giving/receiving
“What do I need to feel loved?”
Anahata
Self-expression/ creativity/voice
“Where is there complete truth in my life?”
Vishuddha
Intuition/imagination
“What is my intuition telling me?”
Ajna
Connection to the divine
“Do I have faith?”
Sahasrara
