200 hr yoga teacher training
Question 1.
What is yoga?
ANSWER
yoke," meaning to join together- Union yoga means stillness of the mind Union of body, mind, and spirit
Question 2.
Patanjali
ANSWER
the Father of modern yoga and the yoga sutras
Question 3.
Yoga Sutra,
ANSWER
Written at least 1,700 years ago, it's made up of 195 aphorisms (sutras), or words of wisdom.
Question 4.
asana
ANSWER
body posture*
Question 5.
what is yoga for?
ANSWER
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
Question 6.
Ashtanga
ANSWER
"8 limbs" (ashta= eight, anga = limb)
Question 7.
what are the 8 limbs
ANSWER
-Yamas - sense of ethics and our personal integrity -Niyamaspersonal observances and self-discipline -Asanasare yoga poses -Pranayamasis breathing
-Pratyahara -is self observation and controlling our senseswork on outside distractions -Dharanais concentrationinside distractionsfocus on one point
-Dhyanais meditationstillness of the mind -Samadhito stand outside of
, Question 8.
what are the five rules to Yamas
ANSWER
-the golden rule/ how we react to others -Ahimsapractice of non-violence/non harming others and the self -Satyais the practice of truthfulness -Asteya -
practice of non-stealing -Brahmacharyais moderation, or the proper use of energy Aparigrahais practicing non-attachment/ appreciating because it can be
fleeting
Question 9.
what are the five niyamas
ANSWER
-how we react to ourself/help ourselves. -Sauchais the practice of purification/ cleansing -Santoshais the practice of contentment -Tapaspracticing discipline
and austerity -Svadhyaya-is the practice of self study/ alone time -Ishvara Pranidhanais devotion, dedication and surrender to the Highest Love
Question 10.
karma yoga
ANSWER
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
Question 11.
Purusharthas (for purpose of the soul): 4 Aims of Life
ANSWER
-they build on one another AND balance and theme a yoga class with this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Mokshafull liberation (be yourself, calm in the storm)
-Dharmaessentially means duty (talents, born into, title, responsibilities you choose ie. like a dog) -Arthais prosperity (how to carry out your dharama)
- Kamais pleasure find balance between the 4 aims of life
Question 12.
4 Noble truths
ANSWER
-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.
Question 13.
4 Aspects of True Love:
ANSWER
- Maitri-It is benevolence or loving kindness -karunawhich means compassion -muditawhich means joy -Upekeshawhich means freedom or equanimity
, Question 14.
Bhagavad Gita
ANSWER
-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 yogakarma (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
Question 15.
6 Branches of Yoga
ANSWER
Raja Karma Bhakti Tantra (esoteric) Jnana Hatha
Question 16.
Raja
ANSWER
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.
Question 17.
Karma
ANSWER
-Karma yoga is simply service. -Many of us are familiar with karma, which can be defined as, ".....self-transcending action." It is the idea that our present
moment is a result of our past decisions and actions. -Perhaps we take all the peace we get from our practice and offer it in time as a volunteer at a food
pantry, shelter or other community organization. Karma yoga is action and service.
Question 18.
Bhakti
ANSWER
Bhakti yoga is about devotion. Bhakti means "devotion" or "love." Bhakti yoga contains many different practices that unite the mind, body and spirit.
Question 19.
Tantra (esoteric)
ANSWER
Tantra yoga is esoteric. Tantra is translated as "to weave," or "to expand." The goal of Tantra yoga is to weave together many yoga practices, and possibly
other spiritual teachings, so that we can connect with others and connect with the universe.
, Question 20.
Jnana
ANSWER
Jnana yoga is the yoga of wisdom or knowledge. Most people think of Jnana yoga as the most difficult branch of yoga. When thinking of Jnana yoga,
scholars or sages come to mind. To take the path of Jnana yoga is to take a path of deep study of yoga philosophy.
Question 21.
Hatha
ANSWER
-Hatha yoga was originally about purification, although we use the word in western society to describe something different now. -In western society today,
Hatha literally means "sun and moon." -It is used to describe a practice focused on asanas, pranayamas, meditation, purification (detox), and the subtle
body (chakras, body's energetic pathways). -In Hatha yoga, the goal is to purify and strengthen the body while calming the mind.
Question 22.
Styles of yoga
ANSWER
-Viniyoga -Iyengar -Anusara -Ashtanga -Vinyasa -Kundalini -Bikram Yoga / Hot Yoga -Integral -Jivamukti -Ananda -Laughing Yoga / Laughter Yoga / Happy
Yoga -Sivananda Yoga -Kripalu Yoga -Forrest Yoga -Yin Yoga
Question 23.
Ashtanga yoga
ANSWER
- perhaps should do this over the age of 25 -"eight-limbed yoga"
- physically very demanding -outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras which include moral and ethical guidelines, postures, breath work, sense withdrawal,
concentration and meditation. -do an ashtanga class -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wYN1IhnXT4
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNvZ1tKRI0
Question 24.
Vinyasa yoga
ANSWER
-"vinyasa" can be translated as "arranging something in a special way," -students coordinate movement with breath to flow from one pose to the next
-Ashtanga, Baptiste Yoga, Jivamukti, Power Yoga, and Prana Flow could all be considered vinyasa yoga -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kl_DxglATI
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5LXmD46Gj8 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dck81GLLoWo
Question 25.
kundalini yoga
ANSWER
-incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras, -Sat Nam, meaning "truth is my identity." -he goal is to
build physical vitality and increase consciousness. -blend of Bhakti Yoga (the yogic practice of devotion and chanting), Raja Yoga (the practice of
mediation/mental and physical control) and Shakti Yoga, (for the expression of power and energy). -have a snake in your spine. The Sanskrit word kundal
means "circular." And it can be a noun for a coiled snake. -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_yGfB4QKxE
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBVBzJfN8OQ -https://www.gaia.com/article/what-is-kundalini-yoga -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DO_GgchYPA
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C9q-4ZMI4U
Question 1.
What is yoga?
ANSWER
yoke," meaning to join together- Union yoga means stillness of the mind Union of body, mind, and spirit
Question 2.
Patanjali
ANSWER
the Father of modern yoga and the yoga sutras
Question 3.
Yoga Sutra,
ANSWER
Written at least 1,700 years ago, it's made up of 195 aphorisms (sutras), or words of wisdom.
Question 4.
asana
ANSWER
body posture*
Question 5.
what is yoga for?
ANSWER
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
Question 6.
Ashtanga
ANSWER
"8 limbs" (ashta= eight, anga = limb)
Question 7.
what are the 8 limbs
ANSWER
-Yamas - sense of ethics and our personal integrity -Niyamaspersonal observances and self-discipline -Asanasare yoga poses -Pranayamasis breathing
-Pratyahara -is self observation and controlling our senseswork on outside distractions -Dharanais concentrationinside distractionsfocus on one point
-Dhyanais meditationstillness of the mind -Samadhito stand outside of
, Question 8.
what are the five rules to Yamas
ANSWER
-the golden rule/ how we react to others -Ahimsapractice of non-violence/non harming others and the self -Satyais the practice of truthfulness -Asteya -
practice of non-stealing -Brahmacharyais moderation, or the proper use of energy Aparigrahais practicing non-attachment/ appreciating because it can be
fleeting
Question 9.
what are the five niyamas
ANSWER
-how we react to ourself/help ourselves. -Sauchais the practice of purification/ cleansing -Santoshais the practice of contentment -Tapaspracticing discipline
and austerity -Svadhyaya-is the practice of self study/ alone time -Ishvara Pranidhanais devotion, dedication and surrender to the Highest Love
Question 10.
karma yoga
ANSWER
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
Question 11.
Purusharthas (for purpose of the soul): 4 Aims of Life
ANSWER
-they build on one another AND balance and theme a yoga class with this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Mokshafull liberation (be yourself, calm in the storm)
-Dharmaessentially means duty (talents, born into, title, responsibilities you choose ie. like a dog) -Arthais prosperity (how to carry out your dharama)
- Kamais pleasure find balance between the 4 aims of life
Question 12.
4 Noble truths
ANSWER
-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.
Question 13.
4 Aspects of True Love:
ANSWER
- Maitri-It is benevolence or loving kindness -karunawhich means compassion -muditawhich means joy -Upekeshawhich means freedom or equanimity
, Question 14.
Bhagavad Gita
ANSWER
-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 yogakarma (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
Question 15.
6 Branches of Yoga
ANSWER
Raja Karma Bhakti Tantra (esoteric) Jnana Hatha
Question 16.
Raja
ANSWER
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.
Question 17.
Karma
ANSWER
-Karma yoga is simply service. -Many of us are familiar with karma, which can be defined as, ".....self-transcending action." It is the idea that our present
moment is a result of our past decisions and actions. -Perhaps we take all the peace we get from our practice and offer it in time as a volunteer at a food
pantry, shelter or other community organization. Karma yoga is action and service.
Question 18.
Bhakti
ANSWER
Bhakti yoga is about devotion. Bhakti means "devotion" or "love." Bhakti yoga contains many different practices that unite the mind, body and spirit.
Question 19.
Tantra (esoteric)
ANSWER
Tantra yoga is esoteric. Tantra is translated as "to weave," or "to expand." The goal of Tantra yoga is to weave together many yoga practices, and possibly
other spiritual teachings, so that we can connect with others and connect with the universe.
, Question 20.
Jnana
ANSWER
Jnana yoga is the yoga of wisdom or knowledge. Most people think of Jnana yoga as the most difficult branch of yoga. When thinking of Jnana yoga,
scholars or sages come to mind. To take the path of Jnana yoga is to take a path of deep study of yoga philosophy.
Question 21.
Hatha
ANSWER
-Hatha yoga was originally about purification, although we use the word in western society to describe something different now. -In western society today,
Hatha literally means "sun and moon." -It is used to describe a practice focused on asanas, pranayamas, meditation, purification (detox), and the subtle
body (chakras, body's energetic pathways). -In Hatha yoga, the goal is to purify and strengthen the body while calming the mind.
Question 22.
Styles of yoga
ANSWER
-Viniyoga -Iyengar -Anusara -Ashtanga -Vinyasa -Kundalini -Bikram Yoga / Hot Yoga -Integral -Jivamukti -Ananda -Laughing Yoga / Laughter Yoga / Happy
Yoga -Sivananda Yoga -Kripalu Yoga -Forrest Yoga -Yin Yoga
Question 23.
Ashtanga yoga
ANSWER
- perhaps should do this over the age of 25 -"eight-limbed yoga"
- physically very demanding -outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras which include moral and ethical guidelines, postures, breath work, sense withdrawal,
concentration and meditation. -do an ashtanga class -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wYN1IhnXT4
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNvZ1tKRI0
Question 24.
Vinyasa yoga
ANSWER
-"vinyasa" can be translated as "arranging something in a special way," -students coordinate movement with breath to flow from one pose to the next
-Ashtanga, Baptiste Yoga, Jivamukti, Power Yoga, and Prana Flow could all be considered vinyasa yoga -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kl_DxglATI
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5LXmD46Gj8 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dck81GLLoWo
Question 25.
kundalini yoga
ANSWER
-incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras, -Sat Nam, meaning "truth is my identity." -he goal is to
build physical vitality and increase consciousness. -blend of Bhakti Yoga (the yogic practice of devotion and chanting), Raja Yoga (the practice of
mediation/mental and physical control) and Shakti Yoga, (for the expression of power and energy). -have a snake in your spine. The Sanskrit word kundal
means "circular." And it can be a noun for a coiled snake. -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_yGfB4QKxE
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBVBzJfN8OQ -https://www.gaia.com/article/what-is-kundalini-yoga -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DO_GgchYPA
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C9q-4ZMI4U
