Yamas & Niyamas Flashcards

1
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Ahimsa

A

Non harming

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2
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Asteya

A

Turning a conversation to you (ego)

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3
Q

Brahacharya

A

Obsessions - gambling, exercise, alcohol

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4
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Tapas

A

The fire that brings forth change

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5
Q

Yamas

A

First limb of yoga (8 limbs)

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6
Q

Pratyhara

A

Withdrawal of the senses - examples: yoga nidra, meditation

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7
Q

What do all beings want from their existence

A

Mortality
Bliss
Awareness

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8
Q

Samskara

A

Leftover karma
Psychological attachments
Judgements

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9
Q

Yama

A
The 5 universal commandments 
Non harming
Truth
Non stealing
Godly life
Greedlessness
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