Introduction To Yoga World

Question 1

Three types of yoga

Answer 1

Karma yoga - yoga of action
Bhakti yoga - yoga of devotion
Jnana yoga - yoga of knowledge

Question 2

8 limbs of yoga

Answer 2

1. Yama
2. Niyama
3. Asana
4. Pranayama
5. Pratyahra
6. Dharana
7. Dhyana
8. Samadhi

Question 3

Hatha yoga vs raja yoga

Answer 3

Hatha is first four limbs (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama) and raja is the second two. Visible internal practise

Question 4

Five yamas

Answer 4

1. Ahimsa
2. Satya
3. Asteya
4. Brahmacharya
5. Aparigraha

Question 5

Ahimsa

Answer 5

Practise of non violence

Question 6

Satya

Answer 6

Truthfulness. We must be careful to not speak a truth if we know it will cause harm to another.

Question 7

Asteya

Answer 7

Non stealing. Not taking what is not freely given.

Question 8

Brahmacharya

Answer 8

Continence. When we have control over our physical impulses of excess, we attain knowledge, vigour and increased energy.

Question 9

Aparigraha

Answer 9

Non coveting. Let go of that which we dont need.

Question 10

5 Niyamas

Answer 10

1. Shaucha
2. Samtosha
3. Tapas
4. Svadhyaya
5. Ishvara pranidana

Question 11

Shaucha

Answer 11

Purification. Rid ourselves of impurities to grow and evolve.

Question 12

Samtosha

Answer 12

Contentment. Not craving what we do not have as well as not coveting the possessions of others.

Question 13

Tapas

Answer 13

Austerity. Yogic practise of intense self discipline and attainment of will power.

Question 14

Svadhyaya

Answer 14

Self study

Question 15

Ishvara prandihana

Answer 15

Devotion. Dedication, devotion and surrender of the fruits of ones practise to a higher power.

Question 16

Asanas

Answer 16

Steera, sucra, asana (steady, pleasant, pose)

Practise of physical postures

Question 17

Pratyahara

Answer 17

Control of the senses. Drawing back to retreat. Withdraw onself from that which nourishes the senses. Eg. Meditation.

Question 18

Dharana

Answer 18

Immovable concentration if the mind. Idea to hold concentration on one ting. Eg candle.

Question 19

Dhyana

Answer 19

Worship and meditate to the universe. Concentration upon a point of focus with the intention of knowing the truth about it.

Question 20

Samadhi

Answer 20

Enlightenment.

Question 21

3 gunas of nature

Answer 21

Tamas, rajas, sattva

Question 22

Tamas

Answer 22

Manifests from ignorance and deludes all beings from spiritual truths.

Question 23

Rajas

Answer 23

State of energy action change and movement. Nature of rajas is attraction, longing and attachment and rajas strongly binds us to the fruit of our work. Reduce rajas avoids over exercising, loud music, excessive thinking and consuming material goods

Question 24

Sattva

Answer 24

State of harmony, balance, joy and intelligence. Increase by reducing rajas and tamas

Question 25

What is yoga

Answer 25

- disciple method for attaining a goal. - yoga is a method, process and goal. - control modifications of the mind

Question 26

Consecration

Answer 26

The consecration of this experience to the universe be ....

Question 27

Prana

Answer 27

Life force. The term refers to a cosmic energy believed to come from the sun and connecting the elements of the universe. The universal principle of energy or force, responsible for the body's life, heat and maintenance, prana is the sum total of all energy that is manifest in the universe.

Question 28

Yang

Answer 28

``` Solar sun Observance Liberation Time Heavy Sound Leader Day Darity Dynamic ```

Question 29

ying

Answer 29

``` Lunar moon Life Happiness Harmony Preservation Space Light Silence Subordinate Right Static ```

Question 30

Masculine energy

Answer 30

The physical what you are doing

Question 31

Fem energy

Answer 31

Subtle. Energy within. Breathing.

Question 32

Universal laws

Answer 32

1. Everything changes 2. Connected to the one 3. Law of attraction 4. There is no time 5. Nothing is identical 6. All beginnings have an end 7. 2 sides to every story