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26 Cards in this Set
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First limb |
Yama |
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Second limb. |
Niyama |
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Third limb |
Asana |
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Fourth limb |
Pranayama |
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Fifth limb |
Pratyahara |
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Sixth limb |
Dharana
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Seventh limb |
Dhyana |
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Eight limb |
Samadhi |
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Yama means... |
Ethical standards or sense of integrity. |
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Niyama means... |
Self discipline and personal observances. |
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Asana means... |
The postures. (Literally - our connection to ground). |
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Pranayama means... |
Breathing practices. (Literally - extending the breath). |
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Pratyahara means... |
Sense withdrawal. Turning our awareness inwards. |
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Dharana means.... |
Concentration. |
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Dhyana means... |
Meditation. |
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Samadhi means... |
Bliss. |
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Yama 1: Ahimsa |
Non harming. |
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Yama 2: Satya |
Truthfulness. |
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Yama 3: Asteya |
Non stealing. (Gandhi says no wealth without work). |
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Yama 4: Brahmacharya |
Continence. |
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Yama 5: Aparigraha |
Not coveting. |
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Niyama 1: Saucha |
Purity and cleanliness. |
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Niyama 2: Samtosha |
Contentment. |
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Niyama 3: Tapas |
Heat, spiritual practices. |
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Niyama 4: Svadhyaya |
Spiritual and self study. |
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Niyama 5: Isvara pranidhana |
Surrender to something bigger than ourselves. |