Yoga Basics

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts related to yoga learned in the lecture.

Yoga

A Sanskrit word meaning 'yoke' or 'union', referring to the practice that connects the body and mind.

Asana

Physical postures in yoga designed to tone, strengthen, and align the body.

Vinyasa

A style of yoga that features a flowing sequence of poses, with postures transitioning into one another.

Hatha Yoga

A type of yoga that involves holding postures for a longer duration to gain health benefits.

Iyengar Yoga

A style of yoga developed by B.K.S. Iyengar that emphasizes precise alignment and therapeutic benefits.

Detoxify

The process of removing toxins from the body, which is one of the goals of yoga.

Low Impact Activity

A form of exercise that does not place excessive stress on the body, such as yoga.

5000 Year Old Tradition

Yoga is part of an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years.

Yoga is not a religion

Yoga is a practice that can be engaged in by individuals of any faith or belief system.

Therapeutic

Referring to the healing benefits of yoga that can assist in recovery and well-being.

Flexibility

The ability to move joints through their full range of motion, which yoga helps to improve.

Strengthen Muscles

One of the benefits of yoga is that it helps in building muscle strength.

Massages Internal Glands

Yoga poses can promote the health of internal organs and glands through movement and alignment.

Accessible

Yoga can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.

High-Impact Exercise

Forms of exercise that can cause stress and potential injury to the body, unlike yoga.