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What does TNA refer to in both Earth and Fire?

From your skin to your muscle to your bones, hug in

What do the sun and moon represent?

What does Hatha yoga consist of?

8 limbs

What does Hala mean?

plow Signup and view all the answers

What does Hasta translate to?

hand Signup and view all the answers

What does the water element signify in True North Alignment?

"Keep your pelvis neutral; Lift the front of your pelvis as your tailbone descends" and "Soften your joints." Signup and view all the answers

What techniques are used when the energy in the room needs shifting?

Long holds in downward dog or rag doll, Inversions (e.g., headstand), and Keep working with hips (e.g., half pigeon; double pigeon) Signup and view all the answers

What are the (8) limbs of Hatha yoga?

Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi Signup and view all the answers

What is the first word in the first verse of the Gita?

Dharma Signup and view all the answers

What does Dharma signify?

righteousness Signup and view all the answers

Which postures are included in the Journey Into Power Sequence (JIP) integration series?

Child's Pose, Down Dog, Ragdoll, Tadasana, Samasthiti Om Signup and view all the answers

What does yoga mean?

Union, Yoke - to Join Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the Yoga Sutras?

Patanjali Signup and view all the answers

What does Raja Yoga encompass?

teaches natural meditation and consists of a very precise system that attempts to gain control of the physical body, energy, senses, and mind. Signup and view all the answers

What does Karma Yoga teach?

teaches that your present experience is directly affected by your past actions. Action - selfless action. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bhakti Yoga?

the path of devotion and heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jnana Yoga?

the yoga of the mind, because it deals with wisdom and knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tantra Yoga focus on?

the pathway of ritual and expanding consciousness and liberating energy in the body through spiritual practices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Hatha Yoga?

is known as the yoga of physical processes Signup and view all the answers

What does the first chakra represent?

Support Signup and view all the answers

Where is the second chakra located?

located two inches below the navel Signup and view all the answers

What is the third chakra called?

Jewel of Navel Signup and view all the answers

What does the fourth chakra govern?

our ability to give and receive love and affection on an unconditional basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fifth chakra?

Center of speech, communication, creativity and our openness to spirit Signup and view all the answers

What is the sixth chakra known as?

Third Eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the seventh chakra called?

Crown of Head Signup and view all the answers

What are Nadis?

Energy Channels Signup and view all the answers

What does Pada mean?

Foot Signup and view all the answers

What does Ujjayi mean?

victorious Signup and view all the answers

What does Prasarita mean?

spread apart Signup and view all the answers

When did the Upanishads occur?

during the pre-classical period Signup and view all the answers

What does Uttan translate to?

intense stretch Signup and view all the answers

What pose does Sun Salutation B start with?

Utkatasana: Chair pose Signup and view all the answers

What are the first two True North alignment principles of Fire?

From your skin to your muscles to your bones, hug in; and Pull the pit of the belly in and up Signup and view all the answers

Who is Shri Patanjali Maharshi?

Father of Yoga Signup and view all the answers

Who is Indra Devi?

Mother of Yoga Signup and view all the answers

Who is B.K.S. Iyengar?

Brought yoga to the western world Signup and view all the answers

How many chapters are in the Bhagavad Gita?

18 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Jnana section of Bhagavad Gita deal with?

The very nature of God Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of yoga mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita?

Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti Signup and view all the answers

What does Bheka mean?

Frog Signup and view all the answers

What is the last pose in the Vitality series of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Flow?

Crow Signup and view all the answers

What does Nava mean?

boat Signup and view all the answers

What does Baka mean?

crane Signup and view all the answers

What does Anjaney refer to?

lunge Signup and view all the answers

What part of the body is distal from the human anatomy?

Hands Signup and view all the answers

What are the main muscle groups of the abdominals?

Transverse Abdominals, External Oblique, and Internal Oblique Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is 'awakened' during Navasana?

Rectus Abdominis Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles stabilize the upper body in Chaturanga Dandasana?

Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of the trunk in wheel?

Extension Signup and view all the answers

What is the seated forward bend an example of?

Flexion Signup and view all the answers

What does Pasha mean?

Nose Signup and view all the answers

What does Supta translate to?

Sleeping Signup and view all the answers

What does Setu mean?

bridge Signup and view all the answers

What does Parivritta mean?

revolved Signup and view all the answers

What does Ushtra mean?

Camel Signup and view all the answers

What are the first 5 series in the JIP sequence?

Integration, Awakening, Vitality, Equanimity, Grounding Signup and view all the answers

What are the two 'bookend' poses in the equanimity series for a 60 minute Baptiste-inspired class?

Eagle and Tree Signup and view all the answers

What does the second book of the Yoga Sutras describe?

Path to realization - practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of the scapula in Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2)?

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

What does Satya represent?

truth Signup and view all the answers

Should yoga instructors give advice?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Power yoga is rooted in which form of yoga?

Hatha Signup and view all the answers

What is Pranayama?

Regulation of breath Signup and view all the answers

What does Asana refer to?

seat, physical pose or sitting posture Signup and view all the answers

What are Niyamas?

Observances Signup and view all the answers

An instructor should speak to the students' body.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which limb of the 8 Limbs does concentration describe?

Dharana Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the spine between the rib cage and the pelvis?

Lumbar Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an 'investigative' assist?

Finger to belly to check for uddiyana Signup and view all the answers

This part of the spine is made up of how many vertebra?

12 Signup and view all the answers

What does Janu mean?

knee Signup and view all the answers

What does Chitta refer to?

the Subconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

What does Vajra mean?

thunderbolt Signup and view all the answers

What does Vriksta mean?

tree Signup and view all the answers

What does Sat mean?

being, truth, that which does not change Signup and view all the answers

What does Purva mean?

eastern Signup and view all the answers

What does Atman refer to?

individual Self or soul Signup and view all the answers

What does Ananda mean?

bliss Signup and view all the answers

What is the first Yama?

Ahimsa Signup and view all the answers

What does the second Yama, Satya, urge us to do?

(truthfulness) urges us to live and speak our truth at all times. Signup and view all the answers

What does the third Yama, Asteya, represent?

(non-stealing) means not taking what is not freely given. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth Yama, Brahmacharya?

(continence) states that when we control physical impulses, we attain knowledge and vigor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fifth Yama, Aparigraha?

(non-coveting) urges us to let go of what we do not need. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Yoga Terminology and Concepts

Hatha Yoga: Comprises eight limbs, including Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
Dharma: Represents righteousness; first word in the Bhagavad Gita.
Pranayama: Refers to the regulation of breath.
Asana: The physical pose or seat in yoga practice.
Niyamas: Observances that guide personal behavior and discipline.

Chakras and Energy Centers

First Chakra (Root): Located at the tailbone; controls feelings of safety and comfort in life, associated with bladder and genitals.
Second Chakra (Sacral): Two inches below the navel; relates to physical power, sexuality, and social interactions, linked to large intestines, ovaries, and uterus.
Third Chakra (Solar Plexus): Above the navel; represents inner light and personal power, connected to digestive system and adrenal glands.
Fourth Chakra (Heart): Midway between shoulders; governs love and affection, associated with the heart, lungs, and hypothalamus.
Fifth Chakra (Throat): Center of speech and creativity, relates to throat and thyroid glands.
Sixth Chakra (Third Eye): Intuitive perception and wisdom, links vision and insight.
Seventh Chakra (Crown): Connects to the divine; involved with spiritual insight, associated with the pineal gland.

Yoga Practices and Influences

Karma Yoga: Focuses on the importance of selfless action and how past actions affect present experiences.
Bhakti Yoga: A path of devotion that emphasizes love and connection.
Jnana Yoga: The yoga of wisdom and knowledge.
Tantra Yoga: Involves rituals and practices for expanding consciousness and liberating energy.

Historical Figures in Yoga

Patanjali: Author of the Yoga Sutras, considered the Father of Yoga.
Indra Devi: Recognized as the Mother of Yoga.
B.K.S. Iyengar: Played a crucial role in introducing yoga to the Western world.

Body Mechanics in Yoga

Key Muscle Groups: Includes the Transverse Abdominals, External Oblique, and Internal Oblique.
Rectus Abdominis: Activated during Navasana (Boat Pose).
Scapula Movement in Warrior II: Involves adduction.

Key Poses and Sequences

Journey Into Power (JIP): Begins with Integration, Awakening, Vitality, Equanimity, and Grounding series.
Sun Salutation B: Starts with Utkatasana (Chair Pose).
Last Pose in Vitality Series: Crow Pose (Bakasana).

Principles of Yoga

Ahimsa: Non-violence towards self and others.
Satya: Truthfulness in thought, word, and action.
Asteya: Non-stealing; respecting others' resources and space.
Brahmacharya: Control over physical impulses and moderation.
Aparigraha: Non-coveting; letting go of unnecessary possessions.

Miscellaneous Yoga Concepts

Ujjayi: Means victorious; refers to a breathing technique.
Nadis: Energy channels in the body.
Sanskrit Terms: Knowing terms such as Pada (Foot), Hasta (Hand), and Ushtra (Camel) enhances understanding of yoga practice.

Learning Outcomes

Emphasis on physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga practices.
Importance of maintaining a neutral pelvis and softening joints to connect deeply with the body's inner alignment.

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