YTT 200 Flashcards
What are the 3 Gunas? S.T.R.
Tamas, Sattva, Rajas
Explain the Arc of class.
Initiate the yogic process, Warm the body, Pathway to Peak, Integration
Why is it important to weave a theme into your class?
Express yoga in a larger light
Define Bandhas
Energy Locks
What are the Bandhas? MB, UB, JB, MB
Mula Banda (root), Uddiyana Bandha (diaphragm), Jalandhara Bandha (throat), and Maha Bbandha (all three)
Define the Koshas.
Layers of Being
What are the Koshas? AV, SV, PV, VV, UV
Anna-Maya-Kosha (Physical)
Prana-Maya (Life Force)
Anana Vayu
Samana Vayu
Prana Vayu
Vyana Vayu
Udana VayuDefine Kleshas
Causes of Suffering
What are the Kleshas? A.A.A.R.D
Abhinivesah (Fear) Avidya (Ignorance) Asmita (Ego) Raga (Attachment) Dvesa (Aversion)
What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga? Y.N.A.P.P.D.D.S.
Yamas - external Niyamas - internal Asana - posture Pranayama - breath Pratyahara - detachment from senses Dharana - concentration Dhyana - meditation Samadhi - ecstasy
What are the Yamas? A.S.S.B.A.
Ahimsa - non-harming Satya - Truthfulness Steya - non-stealing Brahmacharya - Moderating the Senses Aparigraha - Non-possessiveness
What are the Niyamas? S.S.T.S.I-P
Saucha - Purity Santosha - Contentment Tapas - Self Discipline Svadhyaya - Self-Study and Inner Exploration Isvara-Pranidhana - Ultimate Surrender
Define Organic Energy
An outward extension of energy from the focal point through the core lines of the body to the body’s periphery, which increases expansion, flexibility, and freedom in the pose.
Define Muscular Energy
A drawing of energy from the periphery of the body into a central location in the body, called a focal point. Muscular energy seeks to increase stability, strength, and physical integration in the pose.
Where do the 4 corners of the body live?
Shoulders and Hips
List the three doshas. V.P.K.
Vata, Pitta, Kapha
What does Satsang mean?
Associating with good people
Define Vayus.
An energetic force that moves in a specific direction to control bodily functions and activities.
What are the seven main chakras, bottom to top? M.S.M.A.V.A.S.
Muladhara, Svadisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishudda, Ajna, Sahasrara
What are the seven forms of yoga? R.K.J.B.M.T.H.
Raja Yoga - Yoga of the mind Karma Yoga - Yoga of action Jnana Yoga - Yoga of knowledge Bhakti Yoga - Devotion and Love Mantra Yoga - Yoga of Primordial Sounds Tantra Yoga - Yoga of energies Hatha Yoga - Yoga of balance in bodies
What are the 5 Prana Vayus? P.S.V.U.A.
Prana - the ways we take in energy
Samana - function of prana that digests and assimilates incoming energy
Vyana - the force that distributes prana by causing it to flow
Udana - upward energy associated with vishuddha chakra and regions above
Apana - responsible for exhalation and the downard and outward movement of energy - the elimination of waste
