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Yoga words Flashcards

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Samadhi

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Freedom of thoughts/intense concentration through meditation

8th of the eight limbs of yoga

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Santosha

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A continual state of contentment

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Aadhi Daivika

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Disturbances from natural disasters

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Aadhi Bhautika

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Disaster from other humans beings - physical and mental obstructions caused by other people

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Aadhyaatmika

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Disturbances caused by ones own body and thoughts.

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Atma

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Soul

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Yujir-yoge

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Unite or to join

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Krishnamacharya

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Father of Modern Yoga

One of the most influential yoga teachers of 20th century

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What is Pranayama?

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Breath control

4th of the eight limbs of yoga

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Patanjali

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Teacher/guru who founded the yoga system of philosophy

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What does Yamas mean?

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1st of Eight Limbs - social ethics

  • kindness
  • truthfulness
  • non stealing
  • moderation
  • generosity
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What does the eight limbs of yoga refer to?

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Patanjali yoga sutras

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What are the Yoga Sutras?

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Authoritative text on yoga laying out the eight limbs of yoga

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What is Dhyana?

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The 7th limb - meditation

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What is Sthira

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Strong, steady and stable

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What is Sukha

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Comfortable, relaxed and at ease

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What is Asanam?

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Posture, physical practice, seated position

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What is Pratyahara?

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Withdrawal of the senses - 5th of the eight limbs of yoga

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What is Dharana

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Concentration on an object - a deep meditative experience is knows as Dharana is the 6th of the eight limbs of yoga

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What is Asana?

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Postures

3rd of the eight limbs of yoga

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What is Niyama

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2nd of the eight limbs of yoga
Observances
*tapas - passion for life 
*cleanliness 
* contentment - SANTOSHA
*self study 
*surrender
22
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Sankalpa

A

Setting an intension (in meditation)

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