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level: Terms and Definitions

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level questions: Terms and Definitions

QuestionAnswer
Which Yoga style typically focuses on the body?Hatha
Breathing exercisesPranayama
MeditationDhyana
HabitSamskara
Fully inhale and exhaleStretching ribs
Expand and lift ribsTelescoping ribs
Belly flies upUddiyana
A deliverance from contact with pain and sorrow. What does this describe in yoga?The real meaning
1st limb of yoga. Universal moral commandmentsYama
2nd limb of yoga. Self purification by disciplineNiyama
3rd limb of yoga. PostureAsana
4th limb of yoga. Rhythmic control of the breathPranayama
5th limb of yoga. Withdrawal and emancipation of the mind from the domination of the senses and exterior objectsPratyahara
6th limb of yoga. ConcentrationDharana
7th limb of yoga. MeditationDhyana
8th limb of yoga. A state of super-consciousness brought about by profound meditationSamadhi
GodParamatma
Complete the sentence. ___ and ___ control the yogi's passions and emotions and keep him in harmony with his fellow manYama and Niyama
Complete the sentence. ___ Keep the body healthy and strong and in harmony with natureAsanas
The first 3 stages Yama, Niyama, and Asanas are the ___ quests.Outward
Complete the sentence. ___ and ___ teach the aspirant to regulate breathing and thereby control the mind.Pranayama and Pratyahara
The next 2 stages Pranayama and Pratyahara are the ___ quests.Inner
Complete the sentence. ___, ___ and ___ take the yogi into the innermost recesses of his soul.Dharana Dhayana and Samadhi
The last 3 stages keep the yogi in harmony with himself and his Maker. These stages are called the quest of the ___.Soul
Yama - Universal moral commandments1st stage
Niyama - Self purification by discipline2nd stage
Asana - Posture3rd stage
Pranayama - Rhythmic control of breath4th stage
Pratyahara - Withdrawal and emancipation of the mind5th stage
Dharana - Concentration6th stage
Dhyana - Meditation7th stage
Samadhi - Super-consciousness becoming one with meditation and Paramatma or the Universal Spirit8th stage
Ujjayi PranayamaOcean breath