Definition Of The 8 Limbs Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Yama
A
Are conductive attitudes which destroy our Animal Nature
2
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Niyamas
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Are positive observances, They increase our Willpower and Strengthen the mind
3
Q
Asana
A
Are postures , which Purify the body and make it steady for meditation
4
Q
Pranayama
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Are breathing techniques, their aim is to Balance The Energy Body
5
Q
Pratyahara
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Is a sense withdrawal, a state which takes us Beyond The Five Senses
6
Q
Dharana
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Means focused concentration, it gives us Absolute Focus over an object
7
Q
Dhyana
A
Or meditative absorption, a state of Absolute Absorption into the object of mediation
8
Q
Samadhi
A
A state of intense concentration achieved through meditation
