Yoga Sādhanā - Flash Cards
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What is Abhyasa in yoga?
Abhyasa means practicing yoga regularly without giving up or getting distracted, fostering a strong foundation for your yoga journey.
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Why is consistent practice important in yoga?
Consistent practice enables the application of the right effort, focus, and energy, which helps achieve yoga goals.
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What is Sūkṣhma Vyāyāma?
Sūkṣhma Vyāyāma refers to joint loosening exercises that improve flexibility, reduce stress, and serve as a warm-up.
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What is the Pawanamuktāsana series?
The Pawanamuktāsana series includes gentle exercises that help loosen joints and improve flexibility, particularly in lower limbs.
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How is 'Toes Bending' (Padānguli Naman) performed?
While inhaling, spread toes; while exhaling, compress. Repeat 10-15 rounds.
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What is the technique for 'Ankle Bending' (Goolf Naman)?
Inhale and stretch feet forward; exhale and bend feet backward. Repeat for 10-15 rounds.
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Describe 'Ankle Rotation' (Goolf Chakra).
Rotate both feet clockwise for 5 rounds, then anticlockwise for another 5 rounds.
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What is the process for 'Knee Bending' (Janu Naman)?
Bend the knee, hold with hands; inhale to straighten, exhale to bend again. Repeat for each leg.
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Explain the 'Half Butterfly' (Ardha Titali).
Bend one leg, move knee up to chest while inhaling, push down while exhaling. Repeat movements.
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What does 'Knee Rotation' (Janu Chakra) entail?
Bend the knee, hold, rotate lower leg clockwise and then anticlockwise for sets. Repeat for both legs.
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How do you perform 'Full Butterfly' (Poorna Titali)?
Bend knees, bring soles together, hold your feet, move knees up and down gently for 10-20 rounds.
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What is Sthūla Vyāyāma?
A set of vigorous exercises aimed at improving overall fitness, strength, and flexibility.
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Describe the 'Line Walking' (Rekhā gati) exercise.
Walk in a straight line for twenty steps, ensuring heel of the front foot touches toes of the back foot.
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What is the 'yogic jogging' (Hriday-gati) technique?
Run on toes while mimicking a train's movements; breathe sharply and deeply through the nose.
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How is the 'Up Movement' (Ūrdhva-gati) executed?
Alternately stretch arms upwards while bending knees, repeating for 20 cycles.
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What are the benefits of regular vyāyāma practice?
Improves physical strength, flexibility, balance, circulation, and mental concentration.
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What is a common mistake in yoga practice?
Rushing through exercises instead of practicing with focus and awareness can hinder benefits.
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What role does mindfulness play in yoga?
Mindfulness enhances awareness of breath and body movements, improving overall practice and benefits.
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How long should one practice yoga daily?
Regular practice, even 15-30 minutes daily, can yield significant benefits over time.
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