Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Concepts

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and terminology related to Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga.

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga originated in __.

Mysore, India.

Asana means a __ or pose in yoga.

physical posture

The opening sequences in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga are referred to as the '__' or 'Invocation'.

Opening Mantra

The yoga breath in Ashtanga Vinyasa is called __ or 'victorious breath'.

Ujjayi breath

Yoga seeks to unify the __, mind, and spirit.

body

Drishti means a focused __ or point of concentration used during yoga practice.

gaze

Bandhas are internal __ or muscular contractions used in yoga.

energy locks

Movement and breath are tied together in yoga through a system called __.

Vinyasa

The three main bandhas are located at the root, the lower abdomen, and the __.

throat

The purpose of bandhas is to control and direct __, provide stability, and purify the subtle body.

prana

Namaste is a traditional Indian greeting that means 'The divine light in me bows to the divine light in __'.

you

Samasthiti translates to __ Pose.

Equal Standing

Adho Mukha Svanasana is known as __.

Downward-Facing Dog

The Ashtanga Primary Series is also known as __.

Yoga Chikitsa

The most common posture to take a break during yoga practice is __ Pose.

Child's Pose

Pranayama is the formal practice of __ control in yoga.

breath

Ujjayi is often called __ breath.

victorious

Yoga is the union of body, mind, and __.

spirit

To set up for __, one typically interlocks fingers to form a cup and places the crown of the head on the floor.

headstand (Salamba Sirsasana)