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Yoga 216 - 200 hour TT
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10/12/2014

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Yogas citta vritti nirodah
Definition
Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind
Term
Yoga
Definition
Stilling of the mind stuff
Term
C1
Definition
Atlas - holds the skull and allows you to nod your head yes
Term
C2
Definition
Axis - enables head to turn side to side and shake your head no
Term
Vertebral foramen
Definition
Spinal canal
Term
Avidya
Definition
Ignorance
Term
Bandha
Definition
Energy lock
Term
Circumduction
Definition
Allows for 360 degree movement
Term
Breath
Definition
Allows you to connect with sympathetic (inhale) and parasymathetic (exhale) nervous system
Term
Doshas
Definition
Pairing of elements
Term
Pakriti
Definition
Constitution
Term
Vrkrti
Definition
Condition
Term
What are parts of bones that stick out called?
Definition
Spine or process
Term
What are three types of synovial joints?
Definition
Ball & socket
Hinge
Pivot
Term
Tadasana
Definition
Mountain pose
Term
Pada
Definition
Means foot
Term
What does sutra mean?
Definition
Thread
Term
Right knowledge
Definition
Brings you to knowldege of self
Term
What does prana mean?
Definition
Primary or vital air
Term
What is the hypothalamus responsible for?
Definition
Regulating the heart rate and blood pressure.
Term
What happens during an inhalation?
Definition
The diaphram expands downwards
Term
What happens durning exhalation?
Definition
The diaphram relaxes upwards.
Term
What three sets of muscles are strengthened with yoga breathing?
Definition
The diaphram, inelternal and external intercostals
Term
How do you use breath in asana practice?
Definition
Inhalation occurs as you extend the spine. Exhalation occurs when you release tension and relax
Term
Pranayama
Definition
Breath extension or control.
Term
What are two automatic functions that we can willfully control?
Definition
Breath and blinking
Term
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Definition
Rest and digest
Term
Sympathetic Nervous System
Definition
Fight or Flight.
Term
What is a valve?
Definition
Place where prana gets stuck
Term
What is kinesiology?
Definition
The scientific study of human movement
Term
What is Pavanmuktasana (JFS)?
Definition
Energy freeing practice - joint freeing series
Term
Svadhyaya
Definition
The process of self reflection
Term
Purusha
Definition
True nature
Term
What is the threefold process of Kriya Yoga?
Definition
Svadhyaya - self study
Ishwara pranidhana - devotion to thw Lord
Tapas - self discipline
Term
What are the three doshas?
Definition
Vatta, pitta, kapha
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