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Yoga and Unity in Diversity
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Yoga and Unity in Diversity

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What is the concept of 'unity in diversity'?

Unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation

What should one do if tired while practicing yoga?

  • Increase the intensity of the practice
  • Rest for a while in a comfortable posture (correct)
  • Push through without rest
  • Stop practicing immediately
  • During yoga practice, one should hold back nature's call if it arises.

    False

    Match the following terms with their meanings:

    <p>Svadhyaya = To lay all our activities and effort into the contemplation of God Sva = Self Adhyaya = To find self-awareness Niyama = Accepting limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pranayama should follow the ______ and meditation should follow Pranayama.

    <p>asanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Svadhyaya' mean?

    <p>To lay all our activities and effort into the contemplation of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of 'Unity in Diversity'?

    <p>Unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During yoga practice, one should hold back forcefully if feeling thirsty.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unity in Diversity

    • Unity in diversity is a concept that celebrates differences as enriching human interactions, promoting unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation.
    • Yoga is for everyone, regardless of individual differences.

    Yoga Practice

    • Practice yoga calmly and avoid exhaustion; rest if needed in a comfortable posture.
    • Aim to practice yoga daily at the same time for regularity.
    • Focus on yoga exclusively during practice, minimizing distractions and other thoughts.
    • After completing yoga asanas, pass urine to remove dirt from internal organs.
    • Attend to nature's call immediately if needed during practice; do not suppress or forcefully hold back.
    • If thirsty, drink a little water during practice.
    • If sweating, slowly wipe it with a cloth or palms, or let it dry up automatically.

    Yoga Sequencing

    • Follow the correct sequence: asanas → Pranayama → meditation.

    Svadhyaya (Self-Study)

    • Svadhyaya is the fourth niyama, meaning "to contemplate the self" and find self-awareness.
    • It teaches centering and non-reactivity to life's dualities.
    • Accepting limitations is an essential aspect of Svadhyaya.
    • It helps burn out unwanted, self-destructive tendencies.

    Unity in Diversity

    • Unity in diversity is a concept that celebrates differences as enriching human interactions, promoting unity without uniformity and diversity without fragmentation.
    • Yoga is for everyone, regardless of individual differences.

    Yoga Practice

    • Practice yoga calmly and avoid exhaustion; rest if needed in a comfortable posture.
    • Aim to practice yoga daily at the same time for regularity.
    • Focus on yoga exclusively during practice, minimizing distractions and other thoughts.
    • After completing yoga asanas, pass urine to remove dirt from internal organs.
    • Attend to nature's call immediately if needed during practice; do not suppress or forcefully hold back.
    • If thirsty, drink a little water during practice.
    • If sweating, slowly wipe it with a cloth or palms, or let it dry up automatically.

    Yoga Sequencing

    • Follow the correct sequence: asanas → Pranayama → meditation.

    Svadhyaya (Self-Study)

    • Svadhyaya is the fourth niyama, meaning "to contemplate the self" and find self-awareness.
    • It teaches centering and non-reactivity to life's dualities.
    • Accepting limitations is an essential aspect of Svadhyaya.
    • It helps burn out unwanted, self-destructive tendencies.

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