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Terms in this set (273)
What is yoga? yoke," meaning to join together- Union
yoga means stillness of the mind
Union of body, mind, and spirit
Patanjali the Father of modern yoga and the yoga sutras
Yoga Sutra, Written at least 1,700 years ago, it's made up of 195
aphorisms (sutras), or words of wisdom.
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asana body posture*
what is yoga for? a mental practice during which there is opportunity to
work through stress, emotional issues, anxiety or
psychological challenges. Yoga practice encourages
mindfulness, or creating awareness.
the matt is your mirror
Ashtanga "8 limbs" (ashta= eight, anga = limb)
what are the 8 limbs -Yamas - sense of ethics and our personal integrity
-Niyamas- personal observances and self-discipline
-Asanas- are yoga poses
-Pranayamas- is breathing
-Pratyahara -is self observation and controlling our
senses- work on outside distractions
-Dharana- is concentration- inside distractions- focus
on one point
-Dhyana- is meditation- stillness of the mind
-Samadhi- to stand outside of
what are the five rules to Yamas -the golden rule/ how we react to others -Ahimsa-
practice of non-violence/non harming others and the
self
-Satya- is the practice of truthfulness
-Asteya - practice of non-stealing
-Brahmacharya- is moderation, or the proper use of
energy
Aparigraha- is practicing non-attachment/
appreciating because it can be fleeting
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what are the five niyamas -how we react to ourself/help ourselves. -Saucha- is
the practice of purification/ cleansing
-Santosha- is the practice of contentment
-Tapas- practicing discipline and austerity
-Svadhyaya-is the practice of self study/ alone time
-Ishvara Pranidhana- is devotion, dedication and
surrender to the Highest Love
karma yoga To do this, we have to take the benefits we receive
from our practice and give them as an offering.
we experience a connection with a power greater
than ourselves. This is the oneness, the surrender, that
is Ishvara Pranidhana.
examples: community classes,charity benefits or some
other form of giving or donation
Purusharthas (for purpose of the soul): -they build on one another AND balance and theme a
4 Aims of Life yoga class with this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Moksha- full
liberation (be yourself, calm in the storm)
-Dharma- essentially means duty (talents, born into,
title, responsibilities you choose ie. like a dog)
-Artha- is prosperity (how to carry out your dharama)
- Kama- is pleasure
find balance between the 4 aims of life
4 Noble truths -Dukkha, which means that life is suffering.
-Samudaya, that we create our own suffering in our
minds.
-Nirodha, the end of suffering, which means the end
of wanting, craving or desiring.
-Marga, -which is the 8-fold path that leads to the
cessation of suffering.
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4 Aspects of True Love: - Maitri-It is benevolence or loving kindness
-karuna- which means compassion
-mudita- which means joy
-Upekesha- which means freedom or equanimity
Bhagavad Gita -The Bhagavad Gita, often known simply as the "Gita"
- There are 700 different verses
-all written in 300-400 BCE
-part of the epic Indian text, the Mahabharata.
-ongoing dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Sri
Krishna
-the three-fold path of yoga- karma (behavior), jnana
(knowledge), and bhakti (devotion)
-it gives way to talks about the purpose of life, the
three-fold path of yoga, and the essence of the soul-.
-These three paths are:
1. Karma Yoga: the path of Selfless Action
2. Bhakti Yoga: the path of Devotion
3. Jnana Yoga: the path of Self Transcending
Knowledge
6 Branches of Yoga Raja
Karma
Bhakti
Tantra (esoteric)
Jnana
Hatha
Raja Raja yoga is a classical form of yoga with a heavy
emphasis on meditation. Raja can be translated as
"royal." It stringently encourages observance
Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga.
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200 hr yoga teacher training EXAM - 2026
(Questions + Answers) with verified Answers (Latest
Update 2026/2027) UPDATE!! Compliance Tips &
How to Pass Fast
Add to calendar
Play your way to mastery with fun games
Match Blocks Charms NEW
Terms in this set (273)
What is yoga? yoke," meaning to join together- Union
yoga means stillness of the mind
Union of body, mind, and spirit
Patanjali the Father of modern yoga and the yoga sutras
Yoga Sutra, Written at least 1,700 years ago, it's made up of 195
aphorisms (sutras), or words of wisdom.
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,9/8/26, 9:44 AM 200 hr yoga teacher training EXAM - 2026 (Questions + Answers) with verified Answers (Latest Update 2026/2027) UPDATE!! Comp…
asana body posture*
what is yoga for? a mental practice during which there is opportunity to
work through stress, emotional issues, anxiety or
psychological challenges. Yoga practice encourages
mindfulness, or creating awareness.
the matt is your mirror
Ashtanga "8 limbs" (ashta= eight, anga = limb)
what are the 8 limbs -Yamas - sense of ethics and our personal integrity
-Niyamas- personal observances and self-discipline
-Asanas- are yoga poses
-Pranayamas- is breathing
-Pratyahara -is self observation and controlling our
senses- work on outside distractions
-Dharana- is concentration- inside distractions- focus
on one point
-Dhyana- is meditation- stillness of the mind
-Samadhi- to stand outside of
what are the five rules to Yamas -the golden rule/ how we react to others -Ahimsa-
practice of non-violence/non harming others and the
self
-Satya- is the practice of truthfulness
-Asteya - practice of non-stealing
-Brahmacharya- is moderation, or the proper use of
energy
Aparigraha- is practicing non-attachment/
appreciating because it can be fleeting
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what are the five niyamas -how we react to ourself/help ourselves. -Saucha- is
the practice of purification/ cleansing
-Santosha- is the practice of contentment
-Tapas- practicing discipline and austerity
-Svadhyaya-is the practice of self study/ alone time
-Ishvara Pranidhana- is devotion, dedication and
surrender to the Highest Love
karma yoga To do this, we have to take the benefits we receive
from our practice and give them as an offering.
we experience a connection with a power greater
than ourselves. This is the oneness, the surrender, that
is Ishvara Pranidhana.
examples: community classes,charity benefits or some
other form of giving or donation
Purusharthas (for purpose of the soul): -they build on one another AND balance and theme a
4 Aims of Life yoga class with this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Moksha- full
liberation (be yourself, calm in the storm)
-Dharma- essentially means duty (talents, born into,
title, responsibilities you choose ie. like a dog)
-Artha- is prosperity (how to carry out your dharama)
- Kama- is pleasure
find balance between the 4 aims of life
4 Noble truths -Dukkha, which means that life is suffering.
-Samudaya, that we create our own suffering in our
minds.
-Nirodha, the end of suffering, which means the end
of wanting, craving or desiring.
-Marga, -which is the 8-fold path that leads to the
cessation of suffering.
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4 Aspects of True Love: - Maitri-It is benevolence or loving kindness
-karuna- which means compassion
-mudita- which means joy
-Upekesha- which means freedom or equanimity
Bhagavad Gita -The Bhagavad Gita, often known simply as the "Gita"
- There are 700 different verses
-all written in 300-400 BCE
-part of the epic Indian text, the Mahabharata.
-ongoing dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Sri
Krishna
-the three-fold path of yoga- karma (behavior), jnana
(knowledge), and bhakti (devotion)
-it gives way to talks about the purpose of life, the
three-fold path of yoga, and the essence of the soul-.
-These three paths are:
1. Karma Yoga: the path of Selfless Action
2. Bhakti Yoga: the path of Devotion
3. Jnana Yoga: the path of Self Transcending
Knowledge
6 Branches of Yoga Raja
Karma
Bhakti
Tantra (esoteric)
Jnana
Hatha
Raja Raja yoga is a classical form of yoga with a heavy
emphasis on meditation. Raja can be translated as
"royal." It stringently encourages observance
Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga.
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