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YTT Midterm

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Mountain Pose Tadasana
Standing Forward Fold Uttanasana
Downward Facing Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana
Four Limb Staff Pose Chaturanga Dandasana
Child's Pose Balasana
Triangle Pose Trikonasana
Extended Side Angle Pose Uttita Parshvakonasana
Tree Pose Vrksasana
Upward Salute Urdhva Hastasana
Halfway Lift Ardha Uttanasana
Upward Facing Dog Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Cobra Pose Bhujangasana
Warrior I Virabhadrasana I
Warrior II Virabhadrasana Dwee
Warrior III Virabhadrasana Tree
Half Moon Pose Ardha Chandrasana
Chair Pose Utkatasana
Eagle Pose Garudasana
Ethical Restraints Yamas
Personal Disciplines Niyamas
Physical Postures Asanas
Breath Control Pranayama
Withdrawal of the Senses Pratyahara
Meditation Dhyana
Concentration Dharana
Absorption/Enlightenment Samadhi
What are the 8 limbs of yoga? Yamas Niyamas Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dhyana Dharana Samadhi
Nonviolence Ahimsa
Truthfulness Satya
Nonstealing Asteya
Moderation Bramacharya
Nonpossessiveness Aparigraha
What are the five yamas? Ahimsa Satya Asteya Bramacharya Aparigraha
Purity Saucha
Contentment Santosha
Discipline Tapas
Self-Study Svadhyaya
Surrender Ishvara Pranidhana
What are the five niyamas? Saucha Santosha Tapas Svadhyaya Ishvara Branidhana
What are the Vedas? The earliest texts of yoga that form the spiritual foundations of yoga philosophy
What are the Upanishads? Philosophical texts that expand upon the Vedas
What is Vedanta? School of thought that emerged from the Upanishads; end of the Vedas; central concepts: karma, dharma, moksha
What is the difference between Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana yoga? Three paths of yoga described in the Bhagavad Gita Karma = path of action Bhakti = path of devotion Jnana = path of knowledge
Person: introduces yoga to the west, emphasized philosophy and meditation Swami Vivekananda
Person: modernized yoga by linking breath to movement T. Krishmacharya
Person: student of T. Krishmacharya, prob-based and alignment-focused BKS Iyengar
Person: student of T. Krishmacharya, ashtanga K. Pattabhi Jois
Person: student of T. Krishmacharya, brought modern yoga to the western world Indra Devi
Vigorous set sequence of postures Ashtanga
Spiritual and energetic flow Kundalini
Gentle poses to encourage relaxation Restorative
Balanced, foundational practice Hatha
Specific set sequence in a hot room Bikram
Props for alignment, therapeutic Iyengar
Targets deep connective tissue, passive Yin
Fitness-based practice Power
Fluid sequences linked to breath Vinyasa
Uses silks to support postures Aerial
What does Sutra 1.2 translate to? Yoga is the cessation of the misidentification with the fluctuations of the mind
What does Sutra 1.2 mean? Yoga is the practice of quieting mental chatter to obtain peace
How many yoga sutras are there? 196
According to Patanjali, what is the goal of yoga? To reside in your true self
What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system? Sympathetic = fight or flight Parasympathetic = rest and digest
Three ways the body responds to stress Fight Flight Freeze
Key functions of the vagal nerve Regulates heart and breath rate Supports digestion and immune function Promotes relaxation and social engagement
What is the role of the vagus nerve in yoga? Yoga stimulates the vagus nerve to restore balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, reducing chronic stress and promoting well-being
What is the Polyvagal Theory? The vagus nerve influences our ability to: Feel safe and connected Experience stress and defense directions Shut down due to overwhelm or trauma
What are ways to regulate the nervous system? Meditation Pranayama Gentle postures
Types of meditation Mindfulness Concentration Loving-Kindness Chakra Yoga Nidra
Benefits of meditation Reduces stress and anxiety Enhances focus and mental clarity Regulates emotions Fosters inner peace Deepens connection to self Spiritual awareness
Root Chakra Sanskrit Muladhara
Root Chakra Location Base of spine
Root Chakra Element Earth
Root Chakra Color Red
Root Chakra Bija Mantra LAM
Root Chakra Function Grounding, stability, security
Sacral Chakra Sanskrit Svadhisthana
Sacral Chakra Location Lower abdomen
Sacral Chakra Element Water
Sacral Chakra Color Orange
Sacral Chakra Bija Mantra VAM
Sacral Chakra Function Emotions, relationships, creativity, pleasure
Solar Plexus Chakra Sanskrit Manipura
Solar Plexus Chakra Location Upper abdomen, near diaphragm
Solar Plexus Chakra Element Fire
Solar Plexus Chakra Color Yellow
Solar Plexus Chakra Bija Mantra RAM
Solar Plexus Function Personal power, confidence, transformation
Heart Chakra Sanskrit Anahata
Heart Chakra Location Center of chest
Heart Chakra Element Air
Heart Chakra Color Green
Heart Chakra Bija Mantra YAM
Heart Chakra Function Love, compassion, emotional healing
Throat Chakra Sanskrit Vishuddha
Throat Chakra Location Throat
Throat Chakra Element Ether
Throat Chakra Color Blue
Throat Chakra Bija Mantra HAM
Throat Chakra Function Communication, truth, self-expression
Third Eye Chakra Sanskrit Anja
Third Eye Chakra Location Forehead, between eyebrows
Third Eye Chakra Element Light
Third Eye Chakra Color Indigo
Third Eye Chakra Bija Mantra OM
Third Eye Chakra Function Intuition, insight, wisdom
Crown Chakra Sanskrit Sahasrara
Crown Chakra Location Top of head
Crown Chakra Element Thought/consciousness
Crown Chakra Color Violet or white
Crown Chakra Bija Mantra Silent OM
Crown Chakra Function Spiritual connection, enlightenment, universal consciousness
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