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8 limbs of yoga raja / ashtanga |
Yama, niyama, Asana, pranayama, pratyahara, Dharana, dhyana, samadhi |
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Yama |
Restraint, ethics, how we engage in world/self/others |
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Niyama |
Internal observances |
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Asana |
Posture, pose, seat |
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Pranayama |
Restraint/non restraint of energy |
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Pratyahara |
Non attachment to senses, sense withdrawal |
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Dharana |
Single pointed focus |
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Dhyana |
Meditation, reflection, quiet alert consideration |
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Samadhi |
Bliss, union, contemplation |
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Sutra 1.1 |
Atta yoga Anushasanam—yoga is now. Be present. Beginners mind but not naive and without former knowledge |
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Sutra 1.2 |
Yoga citta Vritti nirodhah. Yoga is quieting restraint on the mind. |
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Sutra 1.3 |
Purusa. Big self. That which is not changing, the eternal, the soul. Something deep within that can recognize the true nature of things. prakṛti. Puruṣa is that part of us capable of real seeing and perception. It is not subject to change. Conversely, prakṛti is subject to constant change and embraces all matter, even our mind, thoughts, feelings, and memories. All prakṛti can be seen and perceived by puruṣa. |
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Sutra 1.4 |
Prakrti. Little self. Changing like nature. Impermanent prakṛti. Puruṣa is that part of us capable of real seeing and perception. It is not subject to change. Conversely, prakṛti is subject to constant change and embraces all matter, even our mind, thoughts, feelings, and memories. All prakṛti can be seen and perceived by puruṣa. |
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5 yamas |
Kindness (non violence—Ahimsa), honesty (truth—Satya), non stealing (Asteya), a wise use of energy (Non excess “God’s heartbeat”—Brahmacharya), generosity or non hoarding (non possessiveness—being able to let go (Aparigraha)) |
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Niyama |
Cleanliness(Purity—Saucha)—cleansing to awaken to the energy within us. Cleaning our insides. Contentment (Santosha) Patience (Self discipline—tapas) Self study (Svadhyaya) Surrender—(Ishvara Pranidhana) |
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Abhyasa |
Practice (in earnest, with enthusiasm and without break). Sutra 1.14 — how to cultivate nirodha (and lessen Vritti) |
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Vairagya |
Nonattachment. One who is free from craving from objects seen or heard about. Hold no expectations. Working towards a shape but whether or not you get into it doesn’t matter. Can bring about fearlessness. Connecting to the all and not the self. Sutra 1.15-16. How to cultivate nirodha together with Abhyasa (practice )and to lessen vrittis |
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Nirodha |
Cessation (Of suffering). Neutrality |
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Avidya |
ignorance. Root of all suffering. think of the circle of suffering. Inability to see clearly. We are beyond our story. a basic ignorance of who we are and of the underlying reality that connects everything in the universe. Vida means wisdom |
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Avidya |
Root of all suffering; inability to see clearly |
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5 states of mind (Vritti) |
Right knowledge, misperception, conceptualization (imagination), sleep, memory Our natural state of mind is peace. These vrittis cloud our mind. They are our states if mind but not us. Our non attachment (aversion or craving) determines whether these are painful or painless...how to decrease our suffering and find nirodha (neutrality) |
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5 states of mind (Vritti) |
Right knowledge, misperception, conceptualization (imagination), sleep, memory Our natural state of mind is peace. These vrittis cloud our mind. They are our states if mind but not us. Our non attachment (aversion or craving) determines whether these are painful or painless...how to decrease our suffering and find nirodha (neutrality) |
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Inhale |
Puraka |
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Inhale |
Puraka |
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Exhale |
Rechaka |
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5 kleshas |
Ignorance, ego, craving, aversion, fear |
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Good beginning backbends |
Camel, bridge, locust, reverse table |
