Yoga Philosophy Vocab
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yama
moral restraints / ethical disciplines
niyama
personal observances / self-discipline
asana
postures
pranayama
breath control / life force control
pratyahara
withdrawal of the senses
dharana
concentration / focus
dhyana
meditation
samadhi
absorption / union with the object of meditation
ahimsa
non-violence
satya
truthfulness
asteya
non-stealing
brahmacharya
celibacy / moderation in sensual pleasures
aparigraha
non-possessiveness / non-greed
saucha
purity / cleanliness
santosha
contentment
tapas
discipline / austerity
svadhyaya
self-study / study of scriptures
ishvara pranidhana
surrender to a higher power / devotion
Atha Yoga Anushasanam
“now, the teaching of yoga begins”
Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha
“yoga is the calming of the fluctuations of the mind”
Yamas in order
ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha
Niyamas in order
saucha, santosha, tapas, svadhyaya, ishvara pranidhana
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