YOGA SUTRAS/Spiritual

Question 1

1.1

Answer 1

Atha Yoganysasanum

Yoga begins now

Question 2

1.2

Answer 2

Yogas citta-vrttis-nirodha

Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind.

Question 3

Vrittis Definition

Answer 3

The mental modifications (states of mind) or disturbances that can be painful or painless or also thought of a selfish or selfless.

Vrttis = modification

Question 4

5 Vrittis

Answer 4

1. Right knowledge (pramana)
   -direct perception
   -inference: assumption
   -reliable authority: spiritual guide/teacher
2. Misconception (viparyaya): #1 state of mind we are in
3. Verbal delusion (Vikalna): gossip
4. Deep sleep (nidra): nothingness
5. Memory (smrti)

Question 5

1.12

Answer 5

Abyasa varagiya: practice non-attachment

Question 6

AUM “OM”

Answer 6

A- waking
U- Dreaming
M- sleeping
— indefinite

Question 7

Another word for purusha

Answer 7

Isvara

Isvara- pranidnanad = surrendering to higher power

Question 8

1.33

Answer 8

Stand alone practice:

happy for the happy

compassion for the unhappy

joy for the virtuous

equanimity (or disregard) for the wicked

Question 9

Samskaras

Answer 9

Habits/impressions/memories

Question 10

Kriya yoga

Answer 10

Tapas- self discipline

Svadyaya- self-study

Isvara pranidana- surrender

Question 11

1.3

Answer 11

Tada drastuh svarupe ‘vasthanam

When 1.2 is accomplished, the seer (purusha) abides in its own true nature

Question 12

1.4

Answer 12

Vrtti-sarupyam itaratra

Otherwise, at other times, the seer is absorbed in the changing states of the mind.

Question 13

Mantra meaning

Answer 13

Mind liberation

Question 14

3 different bodies

Answer 14

Gross body
Subtle body
Astral body

Question 15

Koshas

Answer 15

The different layers of the self- Atman (center of our being)

Question 16

Prana

Answer 16

Life, force extension, universal energy/force, prime mover of all energy/QI

Question 17

Nadis

Answer 17

Energetic pathways through which prana moves through our systems

Represented by the nostrils

Question 18

3 main nadis

Answer 18

Run along spine

Left, PNS: IDA—YIN Female: water, moon, cooling, calm

Right, SNS: PINGALA—YANG male: sun/fire/solar

Governing channel: SUSHUMNA: runs root to skull (plumb line, median)

Question 19

Chakras

Answer 19

Energetic centers along the center of our being. Created where the nadis intersect on the spine.

Question 20

First chakra

Answer 20

Muladhara: root/red/earth element

grounding, instinct

Question 21

2nd chakra

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Svadistana— sacral, orange, water element

Sensuality, creativity

Question 22

Third chakra

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Manipura— solar plexus, yellow, fire element

inner power, transformation

Question 23

Fourth chakra

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Anahata— heart, green, air element

compassion, love

Question 24

Fifth chakra

Answer 24

Vissuda— throat, blue, ether element

Communication, truth

Question 25

Sixth chakra

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Ajna— third eye, indigo & white, Space element Intuition, focus

Question 26

Seventh chakra

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Sahasrara— crown, white gold & violet, no element connection to the divine, bliss, wisdom

Question 27

Gunas definition

Answer 27

Constituent of energetic quality relating to the subtle body energy. They measure state of balance within the chakras. Also related to ayurveda

Question 28

Under energized, inert

Answer 28

Tamas (Tamastic)

Question 29

Balanced guna

Answer 29

Sattva Sattvic is the place we want the chakras to be

Question 30

Over energized, hyper

Answer 30

Raja Rajastic

Question 31

Sutra 2.1

Answer 31

3-pronged practice (Kriya-yoga): last 3 niyamas Tapas- self discipline Svadyaya- self study isvara pranidana- surrender

Question 32

Klesha 1

Answer 32

Avidya- ignorance Root cause of all suffering, opposite of right knowledge

Question 33

Klesha 2

Answer 33

Asmita— ego

Question 34

Klesha 3

Answer 34

Raga— attachments

Question 35

Klesha 4

Answer 35

Devesha— aversions

Question 36

Klesha 5

Answer 36

abinivesha— clinging to bodily life/fear of death

Question 37

Klesha definition

Answer 37

Obstacles/challenges we face in life

Question 38

Sutra 2.46

Answer 38

sthira sukham asanam Posture should be steady and comfortable