Yoga Final Study Guide Definitions

Flashcards for Yoga Definitions

Yoga

Union or “yoke”

Prana

Energy

Pranayama

Breath control (breathing exercises)

Asana

Pose or posture

Hatha yoga

A slower paced yoga. No flow. Static holds. Means, sun and moon.

Vinyasa

A flow style of yoga. One breath per movement

Ujjayi

Victorious breath

Drishti

Gaze or focal point while in a pose

The purpose of yoga

Self-discovery

Warrior 2

Warrior 1

Warrior 3

Tree pose

Dance pose

Eagle Pose

High Plank

Up Dog

Down Dog

Cow Faced Pose

Easy Pose

Pigeon

Extended side Angle

Triangle pose

Reverse Warrior

Crescent Lunge

Upward Salute

Goddess Pose