Other Flashcards
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kosha
human beings are comprised of five sheaths
five koshas
anamayakosha pranamayakosha manomayakosha vijnanamaykosha anandamayakosha
anamayakosha
physical sheath - physical body and five elements
pranamayakosha
energetic sheath - chakras; prana vayus; and nadis
manomayakosha
psycho-emotional sheath (thoughts and emotions)
vijnanamayakosha
wisdom sheath - insight supporting transformation
anandamayakosha
bliss sheath - awakening our inherent positive qualities
full yogic breath
ujjayi pranayama or ocean breath
constrict the back of your throat so that you make an oceanic sound
strengthens lungs and bronchial lining
skull shining breath
kapalabhati pranayama or breath of fire
take a few rounds of breath first
inhale 50% to prepare then exhale sharply and forcefully through nose drawing in belly as you exhale
do three rounds of 60 breaths each
between each round exhale folding forward
benefits: increases oxyen flow and strengthens nervous system; aids digestion and strengthens abs
kapala
head
bhati
shining
alternate nostril breathing
nadi shodhana pranayama
place index and middle finger at your third eye
close your right nostril with thumb and exhale out of left nostril
inhale through left nostril
hold breath
then exhale through right nostril while closing left nostril
start with 4 seconds; gradually increasing time as needed
can do 10-20 rounds in one sitting
benefits: balances left and right hemispheres of brain; purifies energy systems
bumble bee breath
brahmari pranayama
take full breath through nose
place your thumbs over your ears and begin to hum like a bee
repeat 5-10 times
benefits: vibration of cerebral cortex helps to regulate endocrine system and balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
also removes mental agitation; increases mental concentration; alleviates headaches and increases memory
bandha
to bind capture or hold AKA locks
it is a way to prevent energy from escaping when doing pranayama
mula bandha
root lock
pelvic floor
stimulates pelvic nerves; genital system; endocrine system; excretory system; relieves constipation and depression
uddiyana bandha
“flying up lock”
diaphragm; stomach; abs
stimulates digestion; increases metabolism; tones abs; balances adrenal system; relives stress lethargy and tension
jalandhara bandha
throat lock
helps regulate circulatory and respiratory sytems
balances thyroid and metabolism
mental relaxation and stress and anger relief
nadi
channel
the ida and pingola nadi intersect 7 times at the chakras
ida nadi
left side
more female
moon; nurturing; growth
pingola nadi
right side
more male
logical; sun; strength
yoga
practice which empowers one to overcome obstacle of mind for purpose of self experiencing its own true nature
yoga is when mind is held still
harmony; union; connection
ghyana
knowledge of real self vs externalities
atma
soul/self
composed of spiritual energy
prakriti
material energy; temporary; not conscious
