Vocabulary Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Dharma
A
Life path / destiny
2
Q
Karma
A
Action/reaction
3
Q
Shanti
A
Peace
4
Q
Parasympathetic
A
Rest, digest, rejuvenate = Yoga
5
Q
Sympathetic nervous system
A
Activated by stress. Fight, flight or freeze.
6
Q
Lotus Mudra
A
Like prayer hands but with fingers open. Receiving.
7
Q
Anjali Mudra
A
Prayer hands
8
Q
Yoni
A
Womb. Pinky ring and middle interlaced. Tips of thumb and index touching and pointed downward.
9
Q
Gyan Mudra
A
Thumb and index meet to form circle. Redirects prana inwards. Helps to calm the mind.
10
Q
Kali Mudra
A
Charlies angels. Left finger on top. Pouring out and letting go. Transforming energy.
11
Q
Brahma
A
God of creation
12
Q
Abhyasa
A
Determined effort
(patanjali)
13
Q
Vairagyam
A
Supreme detachment
Patanjali (opposite of Abhyasa)
