Flash Cards: Yoga Sadhana

Yoga is a practice combining physical postures (Āsana), breath control (Prānāyāma), and meditation to promote physical and mental well-being.

Āsana refers to the physical postures in Yoga that enhance flexibility, strength, and balance.

Sūkshma Vyāyāma includes gentle exercises that loosen joints and improve flexibility and strength.

1. Pranamāsana 2. Hasta Utthanāsana 3. Padahastāsana 4. Ashwa Sanchālanāsana 5. Dandāsana 6. Ashtāṅga Namaskara 7. Bhujangāsana 8. Parvatāsana 9. Ashwasanchālanāsana 10. Padahastāsana 11. Hasta Utthanāsanā 12. Pranamāsana.

Regular Yoga practice increases flexibility, improves concentration, reduces stress, and promotes overall physical and mental health.

Dhyāna is a form of meditation that involves focused concentration to attain a calm, peaceful state of mind.

Yama and Niyama are ethical precepts in Yoga. Yama refers to moral values, and Niyama refers to personal discipline.

Prāṇa refers to life energy or vital force that sustains all living beings. It is crucial in Yoga practices, especially in Prānāyāma.

Shavāsana, or Corpse Pose, is a relaxation position practiced at the end of a Yoga session to promote rest and rejuvenation.

Correct breathing in Yoga enhances the flow of energy, helps maintain relaxation, and improves focus and performance.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and avoid shoes and socks to feel grounded.

Warm-up exercises prepare the body for intense Yoga practices, enhance flexibility, and reduce the risk of injury.

Common mistakes include holding the breath, over-stretching, and not paying attention to body alignment.

Dhārana is focused concentration, a key component of meditation and mental discipline in Yoga.

Cool-down involves relaxation postures that help to gradually lower heart rate and restore the body after practice.

Krīdā Yoga integrates playful movements and sports activities with Yoga principles to enhance physical fitness.