Yoga Types And 8 Limbs

Question 1

What is Bhakti Yoga?

Answer 1

The path of devotion, focusing on love and surrender to the Divine through practices like prayer, chanting, and worship.

Question 2

What is Jnana Yoga?

Answer 2

The path of knowledge, centered on self-inquiry, wisdom, and discerning the real (eternal) from the unreal (temporary).

Question 3

What is Karma Yoga?

Answer 3

The path of action, emphasizing selfless service and performing duties without attachment to results.

Question 4

What is Raja Yoga?

Answer 4

The path of meditation, focusing on controlling the mind and body through meditation and disciplined practices.

Question 5

What is Hatha Yoga?

Answer 5

A subset of Raja Yoga, focusing on physical postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to prepare the body for meditation.

Question 6

What is Mantra Yoga?

Answer 6

The path of sound, using repetition of sacred sounds or phrases (mantras) to align consciousness with higher states.

Question 7

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Answer 7

The path of energy, awakening the spiritual energy (kundalini) at the base of the spine and guiding it through the chakras.

Question 8

What is Kriya Yoga?

Answer 8

The path of energy and action, combining meditation, breathwork, and self-discipline to accelerate spiritual growth and achieve union with the Divine.

Question 9

What are the Eight Limbs of Yoga?

Answer 9

Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

Question 10

What is Yama?

Answer 10

First Limb.
Ethical disciplines or restraints for living harmoniously with others.

(5 yamas)

Ahimsa (Non-Violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-Stealing), Brahmacharya (Moderation or Right Use of Energy), Aparigraha (Non-Possessiveness or Non-Attachment)

Question 11

What is Niyama?

Answer 11

2nd limb.
Internal disciplines for self-purification and personal growth.

Question 12

What is Asana?

Answer 12

Third limb.
Physical postures that prepare the body for meditation.

Question 13

What is Pranayama?

Answer 13

4th limb

Techniques to control the breath, harmonizing the life force (prana).

Question 14

What is Pratyahara?

Answer 14

5th limb.
Withdrawal of the senses, turning inward to avoid distractions.

Question 15

What is Dharana?

Answer 15

6th limb
Concentration on a single object or point of focus.

Question 16

What is Dhyana?

Answer 16

7th limb
Meditation or sustained contemplation for achieving calm and focus.

Question 17

What is Samadhi?

Answer 17

8th limb
A state of blissful union with the Divine, or enlightenment.

Question 18

What is Ahimsa?

Answer 18

Non-violence; avoiding harm in thought, word, or action.

Question 19

What is Satya?

Answer 19

Truthfulness; living and speaking with integrity.

Question 20

What is Asteya?

Answer 20

Non-stealing; not taking what isn’t freely given.

Question 21

What is Brahmacharya?

Answer 21

Moderation or control of desires.

Question 22

What is Aparigraha?

Answer 22

Non-possessiveness; letting go of attachments and material desires.

Question 23

What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Answer 23

The eightfold path or the Eight Limbs of Yoga as described by Patanjali.

Question 24

What is Prana?

Answer 24

The life force or vital energy in the body, controlled through breath.

Question 25

What is the ultimate goal of yoga?

Answer 25

Achieving union with the Divine or self-realization (Samadhi).

Question 26

What is the first limb of yoga?

Answer 26

Yama (Ethical disciplines or restraints for living harmoniously with others). Pronunciation: YAH-ma

Question 27

What is the second limb of yoga?

Answer 27

Niyama (Internal disciplines for self-purification and personal growth). Pronunciation: NEE-yah-ma

Question 28

What is the third limb of yoga?

Answer 28

Asana (Physical postures that prepare the body for meditation). Pronunciation: AH-suh-na

Question 29

What is the fourth limb of yoga?

Answer 29

Pranayama (Techniques to control the breath, harmonizing the life force). Pronunciation: PRAH-nah-YAH-ma

Question 30

What is the fifth limb of yoga?

Answer 30

Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the senses, turning inward to avoid distractions). Pronunciation: PRAHT-yah-HAH-ra

Question 31

What is the sixth limb of yoga?

Answer 31

Dharana (Concentration on a single object or point of focus). Pronunciation: DHAH-rah-na

Question 32

What is the seventh limb of yoga?

Answer 32

Dhyana (Meditation or sustained contemplation for achieving calm and focus). Pronunciation: DHEE-yah-na

Question 33

What is the eighth limb of yoga?

Answer 33

Samadhi (A state of blissful union with the Divine, or enlightenment). Pronunciation: Suh-MAH-dhi

Question 34

What is the mnemonic for the 8 limbs of yoga?

Answer 34

You Need A Peaceful Practice, Divine Discipline Shines. ## Footnote This mnemonic helps in memorizing the 8 limbs of yoga by associating each limb with a word in the phrase.

Question 35

What does 'Y' in the mnemonic stand for?

Answer 35

Yama (Ethical disciplines) ## Footnote Yama refers to moral precepts or ethical guidelines that govern behavior.

Question 36

What does 'N' in the mnemonic stand for?

Answer 36

Niyama (Internal disciplines) ## Footnote Niyama involves personal practices and disciplines that promote self-reflection and growth.

Question 37

What does 'A' in the mnemonic stand for?

Answer 37

Asana (Physical postures) ## Footnote Asana refers to the physical positions or postures practiced in yoga.

Question 38

What does 'P' in the mnemonic stand for when it appears twice?

Answer 38

Pranayama (Breath control) and Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the senses) ## Footnote Pranayama focuses on breath regulation, while Pratyahara involves withdrawing the senses from external stimuli.

Question 39

What does 'D' in the mnemonic stand for when it appears twice?

Answer 39

Dharana (Concentration) and Dhyana (Meditation) ## Footnote Dharana is focused attention on a single point, while Dhyana is the practice of meditation.

Question 40

What does 'S' in the mnemonic stand for?

Answer 40

Samadhi (Blissful union with the Divine) ## Footnote Samadhi represents a state of ecstatic union with the ultimate reality or divine consciousness.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The first limb of yoga is _______.

Answer 41

Yama ## Footnote Yama is the foundational ethical discipline in the practice of yoga.

Question 42

True or False: The 8 limbs of yoga include physical postures.

Answer 42

True ## Footnote Asana, which is one of the 8 limbs, refers specifically to physical postures.