chapter 3

Question 1

definition of yoga

Answer 1

yoga is attaining the pose

Question 2

importance of yoga

Answer 2

1.physical purity
2.cure and prevention from diseases
3. reduces mental tension
4.healthy body
5.provides relaxation
6. helps maintain the correct posture of body
7. yoga can be performed easily
8. spiritual development
9.increase flexibility
10. reduces obesity
11.improves health
12. enhance moral and ethical values

Question 3

meaning of ashtanga yoga

Answer 3

eight fold paths of yoga

Question 4

eight parts of ashtanga yoga

Answer 4

1.yama
2.niyama
3.asana
4.pranayama
5.pratyahara
6. dharana
7. dhyana
8. samadhi

Question 5

name the five types of Yama

Answer 5

1. ahimsa
2. Satya
3. asteya
4. brahmacharya
5. aparigraha

Question 6

Ahimsa

Answer 6

one must keep away from causing harm to any organism or human beings

Question 7

Satya

Answer 7

we must be truthful in thoughts, word and deeds

Question 8

Asteya

Answer 8

non-stealing

Question 9

brahmacharya

Answer 9

non sexual desire

Question 10

aparigraha

Answer 10

to lead a life with minimum requirements

Question 11

five types of niyama

Answer 11

saucha
Santosh
tapa
swadhyaya
Ishwar pranidhana

Question 12

saucha `

Answer 12

purity

Question 13

Santosh

Answer 13

contentment

Question 14

tapa

Answer 14

to endure the difficulties, obstacles and complex situations easily in the way of attaining the objective and to go continuously the goal

Question 15

swadhyaya

Answer 15

to study the great vedas, grants, upanishads, yogdarshan and Gita with devotion

Question 16

Ishwara pranidhana

Answer 16

to dedicate all the deeds to god

Question 17

asana

Answer 17

position or posture of body

Question 18

pranayama

Answer 18

the control of the process of breathing

Question 19

pratyahara

Answer 19

process of self control in which an individual becomes able to control over his senses.

Question 20

dharana

Answer 20

complete concentration of mind

Question 21

dhyana

Answer 21

process of complete constancy of mind

Question 22

samadhi

Answer 22

the union of individual’s soul with the supreme soul

Question 23

yogic kriyas

Answer 23

the inner cleanliness of our body can be done properly

Question 24

six types of shudhi kriya

Answer 24

1.neti
2. dhouti
3. basti
4. nauli
5.tartak
6. kapalbhati

Question 25

three types of neti

Answer 25

jal sutra dugdh

Question 26

net helps in cleaning of

Answer 26

internal passage of nose

Question 27

benefits of jal neti

Answer 27

1. respiratory process becomes efficient 2. organs start working with complete efficiency 3. organs start working with complete efficiency 4. eyesight improves up to a large extent 5. intelligence and power of memory is improved

Question 28

benefits of sutra neti

Answer 28

1. removes mucus and other waste products from nasal passages 2. normalises the outgrowth of bone of the nose 3. allow airflow properly without any obstruction 4. smelling power is increased 5. enhances the sight of eyes 6. beneficial in cough, bad cold. etc

Question 29

benefits of dough neti

Answer 29

1. dryness of nostrils is removed 2. eyesight is increased 3. mind becomes fresh and sound 4. nose bleeding is stopping 5. helpful in case of diseases related to the upper. parts of the throat

Question 30

dhouti

Answer 30

the kris which is done for purifying and cleaning the stomach

Question 31

types of dhouti

Answer 31

1. Vaman dhouti 2. shankha prashalana

Question 32

Vaman dhouti

Answer 32

1. stomach and food pipe are cleansed properly 2. all the waste products of stomach are excreted 3. body becomes agile and an individual feels high light and fresh 4. super acidity and excess phlegm are controlled

Question 33

benefits of shankha prakshalana

Answer 33

1. all the organs of digestive system start working properly 2. the problems of headache is removed 3. the disorders related to menstrual cycle specially sterility is removed 4. the diseases related to kindness are eradicated 5.diseases of heart, teeth, nose and stomach are eradicated 6. helpful in getting rid of diabetes 7. helpful in reducing obesity 8. brightness appears on the body

Question 34

benefits of basli

Answer 34

1. clears the last part of large intestine 2. accumulated stool is excreted completely 3. removes constipation 4. mind remains fresh 5. makes the body light and active

Question 35

benefits of nauli kriya

Answer 35

1. relieves from the defects of kph, Pitt and vant 2. relieves from abdominal diseases 3. increase the activity and capacity of abdominal organs 4. increases the fire of stomach which helps to digest the food 5. removes constipation

Question 36

tratak kriya

Answer 36

1. helps in increasing concentration 2. improves eyesight 3. develops the will power 4. develops prana energy and immunity power 5. practice enhance strength 6. removes sleep and laziness 7. prepares the foundation