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Yoga for Wellness Chapter 5 Flashcards
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Yoga for Wellness Chapter 5 Flashcards

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What is the definition of health according to WHO?

  • A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease (correct)
  • A state of happiness and contentment
  • A balance of physical and mental fitness
  • The absence of disease
  • What is the Sanskrit term for health?

    Swasthya

    The qualities of health include relaxed muscles, loose joints, and a balanced ________ rate.

    metabolic

    Name a quality of health mentioned in the Hatha Pradipika.

    <p>Slim body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'stitha prajna' refer to?

    <p>Mentally stable person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates emotional instability according to the Bhagavad Gita?

    <p>Constantly thinking of sensory objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances to their descriptions.

    <p>Prithvi = Earth Agni = Fire Vayu = Air Akasa = Sky Jala = Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of Parthiva Dravya?

    <p>Massive, solid, heavy, oil-free &amp; have a smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five major Pranas?

    <p>Prana, Apana, Udana, Samana, Vyana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anandamaya Kosha is also called the bliss body.

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

    What are the three gunas?

    <p>Sattva, Rajas, Tamas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Adhis?

    <p>Primary diseases (mental)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moderation in _________ is important for a balanced lifestyle.

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

    Name the components that make up the composition of the human body according to Ayurveda.

    <p>Doshas, Psyche (gunas), Body tissues (dhatus), waste products (malas)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions of Health

    • WHO Definition: Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being; not just the absence of disease.
    • Sanskrit Definition: Swasthya refers to abiding in one's own Self.

    Qualities of Health

    • Yoga Perspective:

      • Relaxed muscles and loose joints.
      • Balanced metabolic rate and efficient energy use.
      • Coordinated organ function, even under stress.
    • Shvetasvatara Upanishad:

      • Lightness of body and clear complexion.
      • Absence of desires and pleasant voice.
      • Agreeable odour and minimal excretions.
    • Hatha Pradipika:

      • Slim body with a lustrous face.
      • Clear voice, bright eyes, and disease-free state.
      • Control over seminal ejaculation and stimulation of gastric heat.
    • Yoga Darshan (Vibhuti Pada):

      • Attributes of beauty, gracefulness, strength, and radiant effulgence.

    Mental Health Qualities

    • Bhagavad Gita:

      • State of being beyond passion, fear, and anger.
      • Pure-hearted, skillful, and engaged in goodwill without ego.
      • Understanding nature, non-possessive, and unbewildered.
    • Mentally Healthy Person: Identified as Stitha prajna.

    Emotional Stability

    • Emotional instability arises from constant fixation on sensory objects.
    • Leads to negative states: Kama (desires), Krodha (anger), Lobha (greed), and Moha (attachment).

    Pancha Koshas (Five Sheaths)

    • Annamaya: Gross body composed of 5 senses and 5 elements.
    • Pranamaya: Vital breath and energy; refers to the aura.
    • Manomaya: Composed of mind, intellect, ego, and conscience.
    • Vijnanamaya: Involves intellect and sensory organs, associated with intuition.
    • Anandamaya: Bliss body, residing in the heart, detached from the external world.

    Elements of the Physical Body

    • Mahabhoota/Panchabuthas:
      • Prithvi (earth), Agni (fire), Vayu (air), Akasa (sky), Jala (water).
    • Substance Characteristics:
      • Parthiva Dravya: Solid, heavy, associated with obesity and strength.
      • Taijasa Dravya: Hot, light, dry, and shaped.
      • Vayavya Dravya: Light, cool, dry, and coarse.
      • Akasha Dravya: Smooth, light, and flat.
      • Apya Dravya: Fluid, cold, and dense.

    Body Composition According to Ayurveda

    • Composed of doshas, psyche (gunas), body tissues (dhatus), and waste (malas).
    • Doshas: Vata (motion energy), Pitta (chemical/metabolic energy), Kapha (solid matter).
    • Gunas: Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), Tamas (inertia).

    Health & Conduct Principles

    • Achara: Right conduct guiding ethical behaviour.
    • Vichara: Right thinking that fosters mental clarity.
    • Vyavahara: Right behaviour leads to harmonious interactions.
    • Vihara: Importance of movement for physical health.

    Moderation and Balance

    • Emphasizes moderation in efforts, work, sleep, and general lifestyle (Yukta-cestasya, Karmasu, yukta-svapna-avabodhasya).
    • Adhis: Primary mental diseases; Vyadhis: Secondary physical diseases.

    Forms of Mental and Physical Imbalance

    • Adhis:
      • Samanya: Ordinary ailments stemming from worldly interactions; psychosomatic in nature.
      • Sara: Essential ailments responsible for rebirth.
    • Vyadhis can be categorized as:
      • Adhija: Caused by mental states.
      • Anadhija: Not influenced by the mind, such as infectious diseases.

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    Explore essential definitions and qualities of health as outlined in Chapter 5 of Yoga for Wellness. This quiz focuses on key terms and their meanings from a holistic yoga perspective, enriching your understanding of wellness in both physical and mental dimensions.

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