Anatomy
Explain Flexion
Anterior movement coming toward self.
What are the first two limbs of yoga and what do they mean?
Yamas and Niyamas
Yama- restrictions
Niyama- inner observation
Name all 5 intentions
Presence
Offering
Restoration
Awe and wonder
Union
What does pranayama mean?
Prana- life force
Yama- expansion
Energy control or moderation
Breathwork
What does Lectio Divina translate to?
Sacred Reading
What is the difference between adduction and abduction?
Adduction: limbs move toward torso.
Abduction: limbs move away from torso.
What is Asana?
Sanskrit: a firm and steady seat
the physical yoga postures
How is intention 3 fulfilled by Jesus?
Jesus came to restore all. He washes the disciples feet. He was baptized in the water as we are now baptized in water and by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was crucified for our sin and now we are restored.
Name the three types of pranayama practices?
Samana
Brahmana
Langhana
What is the difference between apophatic and kataphatic prayer?
Apophatic- words without images: running, playing music, yoga
Kataphatic- with words: lectio divina, journal, reading prompts
Protraction ie- moving shoulders Inward
Retraction: ie- moving shoulders together
Name all 8 limbs of yoga
1. Yama
2. Niyama
3. Asana
4. Pranayama
5. Pratyahara
6. Daryama
7. Darana
8. Samadhi
What reflective prompt might you give for intention 4?
Answers may vary.
“can you soften into peace?”
“Behold the love of God holding you”
What breathing techniques would be found in the Samana practice?
The full yogic breath and Nadi Sodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
What are the four practices of lectio divina?
Lectio- read
Meditatio- meditate
Oratio- pray
Contemplatio- contemplate
What is the function of the Vagus nerve?
Your vagal nerves are part of your body’s nervous system. They play important roles in involuntary sensory and motor (movement) functions, including:
Which limb of yoga would you find Tapas?
Niyamas
What are three asanas you might use in Intention 1?
Easy seat
Cat/cow
Thread the kneedle
Hero
Downward facing dog
Mountain
Child’s pose
Staff
What two breathing exercises are found in the langhana pranayama practice?
Ujjayi- “victorious breath”
And
Brahmari- “Bees Breath”
What are the main traits of the parasympathetic nervous system vs sympathetic nervous system?
Rest and digest.
Fight or flight
What is the anatomical position of the pelvis in cat/cow?
Anterior and posterior tilt.
What is the definition of yoga from the sutras of panjali?
Stilling the turnings of the mind
Name three asanas you would use in intention 3?
Answers may vary: standing/ balancing asanas
What is Kapalabhati breathing mean in English and what does it do for the body?
“Skull shining breathe”
Short bursts of exhale to bring alertness and awakeness to the body.
Answers may vary.