Yoga Philosophy Flashcards
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The 3 Gunas
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- Satva
- Tamas
- Rajas
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5 Causes of Suffering (according to Vedanta)
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- Not knowing who we are
- Attachment
- Aversion
- Identifying with the ego and creating separate identities
- Fear of death
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The Five Points of Yoga
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- Asanas
- Pranayama
- Savasana
- Vegetarian/Sattvic Diet
- Positive thinking and Meditation
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Four Paths of Yoga
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- Gyana Yoga (to think)
- Karma Yoga (to act)
- Bhakti Yoga (to feel)
- Raja Yoga (to be still)
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4 Forms of Pratyahara
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- Indriya Pratyahara (control of the senses)
- Karma Pratyahara (control of action)
- Prana Pratyahara (control of vital energy)
- Mano Pratyahara (withdrawal of the mind from the senses)
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What is Gyana Yoga?
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- The path of knowledge and wisdom
- Uses the mind to inquire its own nature
- Achieve enlightenment through deep inquiry into what is real and what is not
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How does a Gyana Yogi reach enlightenment?
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- Through deep inquiry into what is real and what is not
- Deep self-study, inquiry and reflection
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Which type of yogi does the following?
- Studies spiritual texts
- Reads the words of the Great Masters
- Asks: Who am I? What is my purpose?
- Is mindful of the surrounding world
- Listens, reflects and contemplates
- Practices discernment and detachment
- Meditates, takes time each day to be silent
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Gyana Yogi
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What does a Gyana Yogi do?
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- Studies spiritual texts
- Reads the words of the Great Masters
- Asks: Who am I? What is my purpose?
- Is mindful of the surrounding world
- Listens, reflects and contemplates
- Practices discernment and detachment
- Meditates, takes time each day to be silent
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3 Examples of Gyana Yogis
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- Ramana Maharshi
- Patanjali
- Veda Vyasa
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What type of yogis were the following people?
- Ramana Maharshi
- Patanjali
- Veda Vyasa
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Gyana Yogis
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What is Karma Yoga?
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- Performing action without attachment to the outcome (no expectation of personal gain or recognition)
- Not only doing the right thing, but the act of achieving perfection in that action, and accepting whatever the outcome
*All action is seen as an offering to the Divine and thus performed as selfless service (seva).
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What type of yoga is the following?
- Performing action without attachment to the outcome.
- Not only doing the right thing, but the act of achieving perfection in that action, and accepting whatever the outcome
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Karma Yoga
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Name 5 Karma Yogis
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- Mother Theresa
- Mahatma Ghandi
- Swami Vivekanda\
- Swami Sivananda
- Rumi
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What type of yogis are the following people?
- Mother Theresa
- Mahatma Ghandi
- Swami Vivekanda\
- Swami Sivananda
- Rumi
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Karma Yogis
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What does a Karma Yogi do?
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- Lives life with passion, but dispassionate about the outcomes
- Effortless and grateful in all things
- Has a loving, friendly nature
- Is sympathetic, compassionate and tolerant
- Rejoices in the success and happiness of others
- Feels neither above nor beneath anyone
- Speaks and acts truthfully
- Bears compliments, insults, pain and pleasure equally
- Is fearless
- Is adaptable to any situation
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What type of yogi does this describe?:
- Lives life with passion, but dispassionate about the outcomes
- Effortless and grateful in all things
- Has a loving, friendly nature
- Is sympathetic, compassionate and tolerant
- Rejoices in the success and happiness of others
- Feels neither above nor beneath anyone
- Speaks and acts truthfully
- Bears compliments, insults, pain and pleasure equally
- Is fearless
- Is adaptable
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Karma Yogi
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What is Bhakti Yoga?
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- The yoga of devotion, ultimately to the Divine
- Path of love which removes jealousy, hatred, lust, anger, pride, egoism, and arrogance
- Chanting matras, offerings, prayers, kirtan, devotional rituals
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Name one bhakti yogi
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Akka Mahadevi
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What type of yogi is Akka Mahadevi?
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Bhakti Yogi
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What does a Bhakti Yogi do?
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- Asks “what is it that I long for at the deepest level of my being?
- Purifies and transforms egotistical self-love by focusing the mind in sacred thoughts, transfers all love and emotions into the Divine essence that permeates all
- Is pure in thoughts, words and actions
- Looks for the Divinity in the ordinary
- Honours and respects all life
Purifies the heart through devotion
Sings, dances, chants, and listens to Divine verses - Surrenders to being open to everything
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What type of Yogi does the following? - Purifies and transforms egotistical self-love by focusing the mind in sacred thoughts, transfers all love and emotions into the Divine essence that permeates all- Asks "what is it that I long for at the deepest level of my being? - Is pure in thoughts, words and actions - Looks for the Divinity in the ordinary - Honours and respects all life Purifies the heart through devotion Sings, dances, chants, and listens to Divine verses - Surrenders to being open to everything
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Bhakti Yogi
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What is Raja Yoga?
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- The “Royal Path”
- The science of controlling body and mind
- Connection with the Divine is obscured by the disturbances of the mind - if we still the mind, the Divine Self with shine forth
- 8 limbs
- Main practice = silent meditation
- Believe only what you find out for yourself through direct experience
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Which type of yoga involves the following:
- The “Royal Path”
- The science of controlling body and mind
- Connection with the Divine is obscured by the disturbances of the mind - if we still the mind, the Divine Self with shine forth
- 8 limbs
- Main practice = silent meditation
- Believe only what you find out for yourself through direct experience
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Raja Yoga
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Name 5 Raja Yogis
1. Patanjali
2. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
3. Krishnamacharya
4. Pattabhi Jois
5. B.K.S. Iyengar
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What type of yogi are the following people?
1. Patanjali
2. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
3. Krishnamacharya
4. Pattabhi Jois
5. B.K.S. Iyengar
Raja Yogis
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What does a Raja Yogi do?
- Maintains balance in sleep, diet, lifestyle, and work
- Is in harmony with nature's rhythms
- Is pure and nonjudgemental
- Takes responsibility for his/her life
- Takes control over their emotions and remains free from worries
- Avoids distractions
- Trains the mind through techniques of meditation
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What type of yogi does the following?:
- - Maintains balance in sleep, diet, lifestyle, and work
- Is in harmony with nature's rhythms
- Is pure and nonjudgemental
- Takes responsibility for his/her life
- Takes control over their emotions and remains free from worries
- Avoids distractions
- Trains the mind through techniques of meditation
Raja Yogi
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What are the 8 Limbs of yoga?
1. Yamas
2. Niyamas
3. Asana
4. Pranayama
5. Pratyahara
6. Dharana
7. Dhyana
8. Samadhi
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What are the 5 Rules of Behaviour in the Yamas
1. AHIMSA - Non-violence
2. SATYA - Truthfulness
3. ASTEYA - Non-stealing
4. BRAMACHARYA - Celibacy/restraint and control of sexual energy/managing sensory cravings
5. APARIGRAHA - Non-materialism
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What is Ahimsa?
- First Yama
- Not to harm or wish any harm upon any sentient being
- Respect = main element of Ahimsa
- Intent rather than action itself
- Attitude of universal benevolence
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Yamas - Ahimsa
How do we harm/perform violence?
- Negative thoughts
- Being unforgiving
- Unrealistic expectations of yourself
- Taking on too much responsibility
- Being over-controlling
- Acting out of fear
- Resenting others
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How can we incorporate Ahimsa?
- Vegetarianism/Veganism
- Compassion and respect toward all beings
- Letting go of reacting in negative ways
- Encourage feelings of kindness and acceptance
- Approach your yoga practice with kindness and intention
- Observe non-violence in your thoughts
- Avoid harmful language
- Avoid interupting another's spiritual progress
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What are the Yamas?
5 Rules of Behaviour which purify one's mind and behaviour
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Yamas: How can we practice Satya?
- Don't make assumptions
- Listen to your inner experience/wisdom
- Be aware of hyperbolic language - be truthful about reality
- Don't sacrifice kindness for unpressing honesty
- Notice your limiting beliefs about yourself and others
- Notice when you deny yourself your desires or lie about them
- Look out for victimising yourself
- Acknowledge your sources
- Be comfortable with your truth
- Be authentic
- Be observant, not judgemental
- Give clear requests
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Which Yama discusses Truthfulness?
Satya
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Which Yama discusses not harming?
Ahimsa
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Which Yama discusses not stealing?
Asteya
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Which Yama discusses celibacy/retraint/managing sensory cravings?
Bramacharya
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Which Yama discusses non materialism?
Aparigraha
