yoga Flashcards
What does Yoga mean in Sanskrit?
to unite or to yoke
Which ancient civilization is credited with the early origins of yoga?
Indus Valley Civilization
Name the four main schools or traditions of Yoga.
- Hatha Yoga
- Karma Yoga
- Bhakti Yoga
- Jnana Yoga
List the foundational texts of Yoga.
- The Vedas
- The Upanishads
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
To achieve enlightenment and union with the divine
Which text is considered a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna?
Bhagavad Gita
What does ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ refer to?
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
What are the Eight Limbs of Yoga?
- YAMA – Restraints, moral disciplines or moral vows
- NIYAMA – Positive duties or observances
- ASANA – Posture
- PRANAYAMA – Breathing Techniques
- PRATYAHARA – Sense withdrawal
- DHARANA – Focused Concentration
- DHYANA – Meditative Absorption
- SAMADHI – Bliss or Enlightenment
What are the three Gunas?
- Sattva
- Rajas
- Tamas
What is a key characteristic of ‘Sattva’?
Purity and balance
Who is the author of the ‘Yoga Sutras’?
Patanjali
True or False: The ‘Yoga Sutras’ are primarily concerned with meditation.
True
What is the primary focus of the ‘Mountain Pose’ (Tadasana)?
Balance and alignment
What is Downward Dog commonly used for?
Stretching the hamstrings and calves
What does ‘Dharma’ refer to in the context of the Bhagavad Gita?
Righteousness and duty
Fill in the blank: Iyengar Yoga is known for its use of props to support _______.
alignment
Name two popular forms of modern Yoga.
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Power Yoga
What is Restorative Yoga focused on?
Relaxation and recovery
What is Yin Yoga primarily focused on?
Long-held postures to stretch connective tissues
