Yoga Flashcards
The word Yoga means _______.
Union
The ultimate goal of yoga is liberation, also known as ______.
Moksha
Yoga is a union of the individual self, known as _______, with the universal spirit, known as _______.
Atman; Brahman
The sacred texts that outline the philosophy and practice of Yoga include the ______, ________, and the __________.
Vedas; Upanishads; Bhagavad Gita
The Yoga Sutras were written by ________.
Patanjali
______ Yoga is the path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
Jnana
______ Yoga is the path of devotion and love for God.
Bhakti
______ Yoga is the path of selfless action, serving without attachment.
Karma
______ Yoga is the path of meditation and mental discipline.
Raja
The first limb, which includes ethical restraints, is called ______.
Yama
The second limb, which includes personal observances, is called ______.
Niyama
The third limb, ______, refers to physical postures for stillness and health.
Asana
The fourth limb, ______, is breath control and energy regulation.
Pranayama
The fifth limb, ______, is sense withdrawal to go inward.
Pratyahara
The sixth limb, ______, is concentration on one object.
Dharana
The seventh limb, ______, is meditation or continuous awareness.
Dhyana
The eighth limb, ______, is complete absorption or union with the divine.
Samadhi
The five Yamas are: ______ (non-violence), ______ (truthfulness), ______ (non-stealing), ______ (continence/moderation), and ______ (non-possessiveness).
Ahimsa; Satya; Asteya; Brahmacharya; Aparigraha
The five Niyamas are: ______ (purity), ______ (contentment), ______ (discipline), ______ (self-study), and ______ (surrender to God).
Shaucha; Santosha; Tapas; Svadhyaya; Ishvarapranidhana
______ Yoga focuses on physical vitality and is the base of most modern yoga practices.
Hatha
______ Yoga aims to awaken spiritual energy at the base of the spine.
Kundalini
______ Yoga uses sound or chanting to focus the mind.
Mantra
______ & ______ Yoga uses energy, rituals, and symbols for union with the divine.
Laya; Tantra
