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Yoga Exam 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When and where did yoga originate? | Yoga originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. |
| What is the ancient language of yoga? | Sanskrit |
| What is the oldest written source of yoga? | Rig Veda (Royal Knowledge) is the oldest written source and it dates back to 2,000BC |
| What does the yoga system of techniques do? | Control the body and mind by developing, awakening, and integrating energy. 5 Principles: Asana- body posture, Pranayama- breath control, Mudra- gesture, Bandha-energy block, Drishti- focus. |
| What is the definition of yoga? | Yoga comes from the Sanskrit verb root yuj that means 'to join or unite the opposites.' |
| What are the benefits of stretching? | -muscles feel warm -tightness loosens -body gains a sense of energy -awakens and invigorates the body -makes body more flexible! |
| What creates resistance to flexibility? Name 3 areas. | 1. tightness in muscles and connective tissues (ligaments/tendons) 2. habits of posture and movement that reinforce joint restrictions 3. mental states that lead to physical tension |
| Why is ballistic stretching harmful? | It is fast and rapid bouncing that signals unconscious movement n a detached mind. *Causes stiffness that results in injury; makes stretching uncomfortable n prohibits smooth progression. |
| Why are yoga stretches slow and deliberate w/ periods of holding? | Yoga stretches require an awareness of one's whole body. -take and release a pose w/ slow, deliberate steadiness n maintain it w/ comfort n ease |
| Why is the inner observer important during yoga stretching? | Observing your body, breath, n mind during the stretch is the only way to learn the lessons each stretch can provide. |
| What is the key to bringing awareness to a yoga posture? | To observe what is going on n w/ practice u learn to make adjustments so that the ongoing flow of internal energy establishes the body in the most balanced alignment possible. |
| What is your goal in yoga? | To develop ease and stability while you stay present w/ the physical sensations n aware of inner boundaries. |
| Why is breath awareness an important tool in yoga? | It allows u to observe physical sensations, patterns of mental energy, n passing thoughts as u remain aware of the internal unity of each pose. |
| What are the 3 methods for performing a pose correctly? | ? |
| What is gained from the process of learning to respond to each posture and stretching from the inside out? Name 6 benefits. | 1. Knowledge of your body 2. Coordinated movements 3. Improved posture 4. Improved circulation 5. More efficient elimination of wastes from your body 6. Positive self-image |
| What is the best environment for practice? | A clean, well-ventilated, n peaceful space. Avoid temp. extremes, direct sun, n drafts. |
| What special clothes and equipment are needed? | Wear non-binding clothes in natural fabrics that allow the skin to breathe. -T-shirt/ close-fit top; sweatpants/tights; bare feet -non-skid mat -water bottle -large towel; hand towel; washcloth -cushion |
| How is practice coordinated w/ meals n digestion? | Practice on an empty stomach and bladder Wait abt 2 hrs after a light meal n 4 hrs after a heavy meal. |
| What is the best time for practice n how much time is needed? | Early morning n late afternoon -light stretches before bedtime is relaxing Minimum 15min practice for short stretches n brief relaxation -30min more stretching/relaxation -typical 45-60min -at least 3x a week n daily is ideal |
| What are the guidelines for illness, injury, n menstruation? | -yoga isnt a substitute for medical care -stress related mental health problems respond well to yoga Menstruation: avoid inverted poses, overexertion, n pressure or heat in the abdomen. Concentrate on relaxation, breathing, meditation. |
| What is satsanga? | The company of like-minded people to uplift n inspire you on the yoga path. |
| Breathe ______ through the nose | evenly |
| Keep the ______ soft | eyes n open |
| Let the _______ flow from one to the next | movements--> vinyasa |
| Nurture _____ of lightness, elongation, n strength | feelings |
| Pay _____ | attention as you focus on the body sensations |
| Remain in the ______ | present |
| Crocodile Pose | Crocodile pose- makrasana -establishes deep relaxed breathing -centers awareness -brings attention to the present -relieves anxiety |
| Mountain Pose | Mountain Pose- Tadasana -establishes neutral body alignment -provides inner reference for standing -brings awareness to posture in daily life. |
| Samasthiti | -part of mountain pose -when used as a direction this means to 'come to attention n stand firmly w/out moving' -sama means unmoved equilibrium n sthiti means standing firmly upright |
| Cat Pose | Cat Pose -increases flexibility in spine -strengthens abdomen -tones muscles in back. |
| Extended Child's Pose | Extended Child's Pose -stretches shoulder n back muscles -serves as restful pose bw challenging asanas -caution for injured knees: place thick towel bw thighs n calves to reduce flexion |
| Lunge Pose | Lunge Pose -stretches hip flexor muscles deep in pelvis n quadriceps thigh muscles -improves alignment of pelvis -eases female disorders -Caution for injured knees n spine: move slowly, reduce flexion |
| Cobra Pose | Cobra Pose- Bhujanghasana -opens chest, eases asthma -strengthens upper back -tones buttocks n lower back -increases flexibility n circulation -Caution for back injury or carpal tunnel syndrome: reduce range of motion |
| Boat Pose | Boat Pose- Navasana -stimulates abdomen n nervous system -improves circulation n body n breath awareness -Caution for back, arm, or shoulder injury: reduce range of motion |
| Couch Pose | Couch Pose -improves balance n stretches the hamstrings n calves |
| Knees to Chest Pose | Knees-to-Chest Pose -releases lower back pain -massages abdomen -improves knee n hip joint flexibility |
| Corpse Pose | Corpse Pose- Shavasana -quiets the mind -restores energy -relieves tension n fatigue -lowers blood pressure -Caution for injured back: use the constructive rest position |
| What is the progression of Asana Sequence One designed to do? | It rejuvenates the body, clears the mind, and provides a wide range of stretches that move every joint in the body. |
| What will Asana Sequence improve? Name the benefits | It will improve physical and mental health n lead to spiritual heights. Benefits: 1. increased efficiency, stamina, n immune capacity 2. quiet n calm mind 3. easy control over emotions 4. improvement in attitude |
| What does direct experience in yoga provide? | A deeper and more significant knowledge than reading abt it in books. |
| What are the outward outcomes of yoga? | The outer world is the universe w/ which we interact; outwardly, the yoga method helps us to act in ways that support our needs and intentions and the values we hold most dear. |
| What are the inward outcomes of yoga? | The inner world is comprised of thoughts, emotions, and sensations; inwardly the yoga method helps us learn to strengthen the body, relax and balance the nervous system, and bring peace and focused concentration to the mind. |
| Who is Pantajali and why is he important? | Virtually nothing is known about his life; some scholars believe that he is entirely mythical. The Yoga Sutras of him is the practical and philosophical wisdom that guides the practice of yoga. |
| What is the difference bw the outer and inner limbs of yoga? | The external limbs are associated w/ ones relationships in the world and the body, energy, and senses. The internal limbs are practices of the mind that lead to the ultimate goal of self-realization. |
| What are the external and internal limbs? | External: restraints, observances, postures, control and expansion of energy Internal: concentration, meditation, self-realization |
| What does raja yoga mean? | The 8 limbs/divisions of yoga. They are the royal path to knowledge bc they lead to the complete realization of ones true nature. |
| What does asana mean? | A yoga posture or pose. It is a steady and comfortable position that requires both body and mind. |
| What is the general meaning of kosha? | The layers that mask the true self. Yoga is an inward journey that peels back these layers. |
| What is the outermost layer and what is it driven by? | The body is the outermost and most visible layer that we identify w/. It is driven by food, sex, sleep, and self-preservation. |
| What is the title of the classic text of India that describes the 4 paths of yoga? | Bhagavad Gita |
| What are the paths of yoga likened to? | A bird in flight |
| Why is the yoga practice compared to the head of the bird? | Because it provides wise guidelines and clear vision for flight. |
| What is the path of Karma Yoga? | It is the path that provides the power to move and propel us thru life. It motivates and performs our actions w/out expectation or selfish attachment. |
| What is the path of Bhakti Yoga? | The path that provides the power to move and propel us thru life. it consists of love, faith, and surrender. |
| What is the path of Jnana Yoga? | The path that adjusts our orientation to life. It consists of philosophic study, analysis of life, and dispassion. |
| What does the practice of silence in yoga make it possible to explore? | The silence makes it possible to explore the parts of ourselves that otherwise pass unacknowledged and unobserved. |
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