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Yoga Midterm

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Ashima
non-violence, non-harming
Asana
pose, posture, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Bandha
bond, bind
Chakra
wheel, circle
Dharana
holding, concentration, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Dhyana
meditation, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Drishti
focus point, yoga gazing
Mantra
a sacred root or phrase
Mudra
a hand gesture
Niyama
self-restraint, morals for the self, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Prana
life, breath, energy
Pranayama
breath control, one of the 8-limbs of yoga. Breathing techniques that are used in a yoga practice. Using the breath is a key component to yoga. It helps calm and relax the body. Long term, pranayama helps lower blood pressure, lengthen the natural breath, lower stress, improve lung capacity and lower resting heart rate.
Pratyahara
withdrawal of the mind, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Samadhi
enlightenment, a state of supreme concentration, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Yama
universal morals, one of the 8-limbs of yoga
Yoga
union or to yoke, to bind, join, attach
Guru
a spiritual teacher
Aum (Om)
literally means "all." expresses the idea of omnipresence. one of the most popular mantras and is often chanted.
Savasana
corpse pose. the ending pose of a class. this pose teaches one to relax. the goal in this pose is to be still: no movements, no thoughts, complete stillness. it is important to relax here and rid the body of all tension. this pose helps ground the self and be present. it is here that we reap the benefits of yoga.
Namaste
a greeting. "I salute your soul." often said at the close of a class.
Basic Breathing Technique
When breathing in yoga, it is important to breathe all the way into the lungs. Imagine breathing into the belly first, then expanding into the ribs, and finally feel the collarbones rise. Reverse this during exhale. This is a full breath. A good start is to practice a three-count breath, breathing in for three counts and breathing out for three counts. This helps establish a deeper, even breath.
Ujjayi Pranayama
This is the breath of sound, the victorious breath. In this breath the yogi puffs out the chest like that of a proud warrior. This breath is the main breathing technique during a practice. There is a subtle "ssss" sound on the inhale and a "hhhh" sound on the exhale. This breath is done at the back of the throat and starts to sound like Darth Vader.
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Using the thumb and the middle finger, one slightly covers each nostril. During this breath, one inhales through the right nostril while covering the left, then exhales through the left nostril while covering the right. From here, inhale through the left while covering the right and exhaling through the right covering the left. The breath continues alternating through the nostrils. This breath is good for clearing out the sinus cavities.
Hatha Yoga
This is a main form of yoga. This is the physical path to enlightenment. This is the practice of the physical asanas. In the western world, Hatha Yoga has become a more athletic yoga practice.
Jnana Yoga
The yoga of wisdom. This is an intellectual path to enlightenment.
Bhakti Yoga
The yoga of devotion. This is the spiritual path to enlightenment.
Karma Yoga
The yoga of action. this is the selfless path to enlightenment.
Vinyasa Yoga
A flow. Yoga poses flow from one to another seamlessly. This form is based on the sun salutations. The breath is a focal point to move from one pose to the next.
Yin Yoga
A type of yoga where poses are held longer. The practice is slower and more therapeutic.
Bikram Yoga
Hot yoga. This yoga consists of 26 poses that are done twice each. The yoga is practiced in a room that is 95-100 degrees.
Ashtanga Yoga
A faster paced yoga form. This is more athletic. There are three series of ashtanga yoga- primary, intermediate, and advanced. A student practices the poses until they are "mastered." A pose must be mastered before moving on to the next.
Surya Namaskara
sun salutations.
Suyra
Sun.
Namaskara
Greeting or salutation.
Sun Salutations
The foundation of a yoga practice. They connect poses and create a flow in the practice. They are often found within the Ashtanga or Vinyasa styles of yoga. It is important to find the breath within the sun salutations. Each pose coordinates with an inhale or an exhale. The Salutations create a heat or energy in the body. There are two sun salutations, A and B.
Sun Salutation A (Suyra namaskara A)
Mountain Pose > Extended Mountain Pose > Forward Fold > Flat Back > Four Limbed Staff Pose: Chaturanga > Upward Facing Dog > Downward Facing Dog > Flat Back > Forward Fold > Extended Mountain Pose > Mountain Pose
Sun Salutation B (Suyra Namaskara B)
Mountain Pose > Chair Pose > Forward Fold > Flat Back > Four Limbed Staff Pose: Chaturanga > Upward Facing Dog > Downward Facing Dog > Warrior I Right > Four Limbed Staff Pose: Chaturanga > Upward Facing Dog > Downward Facing Dog > Warrior I Left > Four Limbed Staff Pose: Chaturanga > Upward Facing Dog > Downward Facing Dog > Flat Back > Forward Fold > Chair Pose > Mountain Pose
Sun Breaths
A variation of the Sun Salutations
Sun Breath
Mountain Pose > Extended Mountain Pose > Forward Fold > Flat Back > Forward Fold > Extended Mountain Pose > Mountain Pose
Chaturanga
four limbed staff pose
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