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Hot Power Fusion Yoga Exam
Yamas, Niyamas, Bandas, Doshas, etc.
28
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Not Applicable
06/26/2009

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Term
Ahimsa
Definition
Yama - "Non-Violence"
Term
Satya
Definition
Yama - "Truthfullness"
Term
Asteya
Definition
Yama - "Non-Stealing"
Term
Brahmacharya
Definition
Yama - Moderation
Term
Aparigraha
Definition
Yama - "Non-Hoarding"
Term
Saucha
Definition
Niyama - "Purity"
Term
Santosha
Definition
Niyama - "Contentment"
Term
Tapas
Definition
Niyama - "Self-Discipline"
Term
Svadhyaya
Definition
Niyama - "Self-Study"
Term
Isvara-Pranidhana
Definition
Niyama - "Devotion to Higher Power"
Term
Principles of Core Power Yoga
Definition

Postures (asana)

Breath (prana)

Flow (vinyasa)

Heat (tapas)

Focus (drishdi)

Alignment & Safety

Ab Lock (Uddiyana Bandha)

Establish Rythym

Set Up for Success

Have Fun

Term
Keys to Alignment
Definition

Build Strong Foundation

Establish Neutral Alignment

Stack Joints

Balance/Control/Surrender

Work from Bones Out

 

Term
Patanjali
Definition
Pseudonym for author(s) of the yoga sutras
Term
Yoga Sutras
Definition
A precise set of doctrines and principles that create the foundation for living a yogic life.
Term
Eight Limbs
Definition

Yamas

Niyamas

Asanas

Pranayama

Pratyahara (turning inward)

Dharana (concentration)

Dhyana (meditation)

Samadhi (union of self and meditation)

Term
Chakras
Definition

Base of Spine - "Root" - Red

Sacrum - Orange

Solar Plexus - Yellow

Heart - Green

Throat - Blue

Third Eye - Violet

Top of Head - White

Vishu

Term
Yogic Breath
Definition
Diaphragm & Stomach/ Chest & Ribs/ Clavicle
Term
Bandas
Definition

Mula - Pelvic Floor

Uddiyana - Abdominal Lock

Jalandhara - Chin Lock

Term
Principles for a Good Class
Definition

Welcomed

Environment

Announcements

Intelligent & Balanced Series

Consistent

Cueing

On Time

Music

Term
Principles for a Great Class
Definition

Connections

Enlightenment

Term
Doshas
Definition

Vata - Air/Space

Pitta - Water/Fire

Kapha - Water/Earth

Term
Heat Index
Definition

Temperature - 98-101

Humidity - 30-40%

Term
Principles of Assists
Definition

Concentration

Intention and Confidence

Breathe with Student

Grounded Stance

Have Direction

Term
Types of Assists
Definition

Verbal

Directional

Physical

Demonstration

Term
Muscle Actions
Definition

Concentric (shortening "straighten leg")

Eccentric (lengthen - "bent leg")

Isometric (constant - "high plank")

Term
Core Muscles
Definition

Rectus Abdominus (6 pack)

Internal/External Obliques

Transverse Abdominus (belt)

Iliopsoas (cords)

Term
Yamas
Definition

Ahimsa

Asteya

Aparigraha

Brahmicharya

Satya

 

Term
Niyamas
Definition

Isvara Pradihama

Santosha

Saucha

Svadhyaya

Tapas

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