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1. What is Maha Samadhi
Last act performed before the yogi actually chooses to leave his body and turns thrice - faces north and his spirit leaves the body.
Meditation
Matsya (fish) Kurma (tortoise) Varaha (boar) Nara-Simba (lion) Vamana or Bamana - dwarf or short man. First human incarnation. Parusha-Rama (Rama with an Axe) Rama (dark or pleasing one). Main character in Rama and Sita. Krishna (also known as Govind
Universal morality

2. Sabikalpa Samadhi

3. What does Pratyahara mean?
Non-dual - end of the Vedas
Withdraw from the senses and eliminate distraction from the outside world.
Seat
1500-1000 BCE

4. Rama's Consort
The founder of the Kanphata order and an early preceptor of Hatha yoga.
Sita
Spoken of in Pre-Classical times (1000 BCE-100 BCE) in Krishna's lesson to Arjuna in the BHAGAVAD GITA. The path of RIGHT ACTION. Through our TAPAS (disciplines - austerities) - you start to burn your - Karma. HATHA Yoga is KARMA Yoga
Enlightenment - ecstasy - absorption

5. CLASSICAL Yoga CONCEPTS
The state in which the yogi becomes breathless - with difference - the life force is withdrawn from the body and the yogi appears dead or motionless and rigid. The yogi is fully aware of his condition but it is a temporary state and he has a glimpse
SUTRA=suture/thread. These are 195 aphorisms which cover many aspects of Yoga: transformation of consciousness - paranormal powers (SIDDHIS) - the eight limb path (ASHTANGA) and higher stages of yoga - liberation. Written on palm leaves and tied toge
From 100 CE-500 CE there was PATANJALI who authored the Yoga SUTRAS. He spoke about the 8 limb path and was the first to systematize the teachings of Yoga. PATANJALI gave Yoga its Classic FORM
100-500 C.E.

6. How does the Hatha or Tantric yogi purify their body?
It purifies the body practicing asana - Ayurvedic medicine - eating consciously - and worshipping the body as a temple to transcend the physical. This is in contrast to the hedonists who indulge in sense pleasure for self gratification. Therefore - t
Forceful yoga.
KNOWLEDGE
He was a disciple of Matsyendra and the originator of Hatha Yoga. Shiva told Matsyendra he would reincarnate as his disciple.

7. What does Hatha Yoga mean?
Yama - Niyama - Asana - Pranayama - Pratyahara - Dhrana - Dhyana - Samadhi
'living liberated' The adept who is liberated or enlightened while still embodied. This is a non-dualistic ideal - that when 'self realization occurs - liberation will come'. The Bhagavad-Gita describes Jivan-Mukta
Extend the life force
Forceful yoga.

8. What does Vedas mean?
Rig - Atharva - Yahjur - Sama
It means the Lord's Song. The book of Psalms. The popular Yoga scripture containing the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna.
Knowledge. The oldest portion and the most sacred scriptures of Hinduism. A collection of hymns said to be intuited by the ancient seers of sages. These hymns or songs - were secrets of the universe - why are we here? Oldest composition in the world.
From the 8-fold path of BUDHISM

9. What is the Mahabharata (The Great Story)?
This is the story of wars between two arms of a family - the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
Sutra means suture or thread. The Sutras consist of 195 aphorisms which cover many aspects of Yoga; transformation of consciousness - paranormal powers or (Siddhis) - the eight limb path (Ashtanga) - and higher stages of yoga - liberation. They were
Pat; fallen or transfer. Anjali; greeting.
He was a disciple of Matsyendra and the originator of Hatha Yoga. Shiva told Matsyendra he would reincarnate as his disciple.

10. Who was the first Hatha yoga teacher?
Parvati (also known as Uma - The mother of Ganesh - She represents the female energy of the Universe - Parvati also means the highest mountain peak in Sanskrit.
Goraksha
Last act performed before the yogi actually chooses to leave his body and turns thrice - faces north and his spirit leaves the body.
Personal observances or restraints

11. Name the three energy channel Nadis
It means ear splitting. They would split both ears and wear very large earrings which is said to invoke the Yoga Siddhis powers.
Pingala - Eda and Sushumna
KNOWLEDGE
Ganesh - the pot belly elephant face God and the removal of all obstacles.

12. What does Purusha mean?
Spirit
4500-2500 BCE
Rig - Atharva - Yahjur - Sama
It means ear splitting. They would split both ears and wear very large earrings which is said to invoke the Yoga Siddhis powers.

13. BHAKTI Yoga
Buddhism - Right Path - Left Path and Kaula.
The Path of Devotion. (Hare Krishnas - for example)
Krishna advises Arjuna to battle his 'enemy' which is really Arjuna's family. This 'enemy' represents the hold the world and worldly things have on humans.
'The LORD'S SONG'. The most famous of all Indic scripture - where Krishna teaches his main disciple - Arjuna of life through the teachings of KARMIC Yoga (RIGHT ACTION) - BHAKTI Yoga (DEVOTION) - and Jnana Yoga (WISDOM)

14. Yogash citta vritti nirodhah
It means Non-dualism or 'not two.'
Yoga IS The RESTRICTION OF The WHIRLS OF CONSCIOUSNESS (CITTA)
The traditionalists believe the body is a hindrance - or an obstacle which limits and distracts us on our path (sadhana). Whereas the Tantrikas believe the body is an expression of divinity and we should therefore discover all of its sense pleasures
Sabikalpa - Nirbikalpa - Maha

15. What is the 'breakdown -' or meaning of Patanjali's name
Spoken of in Pre-Classical times (1000 BCE-100 BCE) in Krishna's lesson to Arjuna in the BHAGAVAD GITA. The path of RIGHT ACTION. Through our TAPAS (disciplines - austerities) - you start to burn your - Karma. HATHA Yoga is KARMA Yoga
Pat; fallen or transfer. Anjali; greeting.
This is the story of wars between two arms of a family - the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
Sarasvati - The Goddess of knowledge - speech and the fine arts - also the name of an extinct river in India.

16. What is KARMA Yoga

17. What role did Goraksha play in our lineage
A 'chosen deity.' This meant that you believed you could meditate on a deity such as Shiva - Krishna - Ganesh or Lakshmi and then actually merge with and become that deity.
The masculine-feminine force of the Universe - the fundamental creative principle of existence. Shiva without Shakti is unable to affect anything. Just as the moon does not shine without moonlight - so also Shiva does not shine without Shakti.
Non-dualism. Based on the Upanishads. Two main branches Radical - taught by Shankara - and Qualified - taught by Ramanuja.
The founder of the Kanphata order and an early preceptor of Hatha yoga.

18. The BHAGAVAD-GITA

19. What is the story of Matysendra?
Spirit
Arguably the most famous Sutra which means - Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.
Pingala - Eda and Sushumna
Shiva was lecturing his wife Parvati about the secrets of Tantra yoga and Parvati was asleep. Matsyendra heard the teachings from the belly of a huge fish and Shiva then states he knows who is real disciple is. 12 years later the fish is caught and M

20. RAMA

21. What is the differences between Tantra and the more traditional view of the Verticalists?
Nature
Arguably the most famous Sutra which means - Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.
The traditionalists believe the body is a hindrance - or an obstacle which limits and distracts us on our path (sadhana). Whereas the Tantrikas believe the body is an expression of divinity and we should therefore discover all of its sense pleasures
Sita

22. Name 5 of the 10 incarnations of VISHNU
SUTRA=suture/thread. These are 195 aphorisms which cover many aspects of Yoga: transformation of consciousness - paranormal powers (SIDDHIS) - the eight limb path (ASHTANGA) and higher stages of yoga - liberation. Written on palm leaves and tied toge
1.Matsya (fish) - 2. Kurma (tortoise) - 4. Nara-Simha (lion) 5. VAMANA or BAMANA (DWARF)=the first human incarnation of Vishnu - 6. Rama with an AX - 7. RAMA 8. KRISHNA (GOVINDA) - 9. BUDDHA (the awakened one) - 10> Kalki (the AVATAR yet to come)
'The LORD'S SONG'. The most famous of all Indic scripture - where Krishna teaches his main disciple - Arjuna of life through the teachings of KARMIC Yoga (RIGHT ACTION) - BHAKTI Yoga (DEVOTION) - and Jnana Yoga (WISDOM)
Dualism or 'two.'

23. Name the Yama's and their meanings
1. Ahimsa-non violence 2. Satya-truth 3. Asteya-non stealing 4. Brahmacharya - abstinence 5. Aparigraha - non hoarding
Qualified non-dualist
Non-dualism. Based on the Upanishads. Two main branches Radical - taught by Shankara - and Qualified - taught by Ramanuja.
The Path of Devotion. (Hare Krishnas - for example)

24. What do the Yamas Represent
Universal morality
AKA 'GOVINDA' or cow-finder. Always seen playing the flute The 8th incarnation of VISHNU. Krishna is one of the most powerful deities in the HINDU CULTURE. He's written about int the BHAGAVAD-GITA and the BHAGAVATA-PURANA
The masculine-feminine force of the Universe - the fundamental creative principle of existence. Shiva without Shakti is unable to affect anything. Just as the moon does not shine without moonlight - so also Shiva does not shine without Shakti.
Goraksha

25. What does Hatha Yoga mean?
100-500 C.E.
1. Ahimsa-non violence 2. Satya-truth 3. Asteya-non stealing 4. Brahmacharya - abstinence 5. Aparigraha - non hoarding
Forceful yoga.
Rig - Atharva - Yahjur - Sama

26. The UPANISHADIC AGE
Personal observances or restraints
God - the absolute - the expansion - quantum source.
From 100 CE-500 CE there was PATANJALI who authored the Yoga SUTRAS. He spoke about the 8 limb path and was the first to systematize the teachings of Yoga. PATANJALI gave Yoga its Classic FORM
1500-1000 BCE

27. CLASSICAL ERA OF Yoga - WHEN?
100-500 C.E.
Sita
A 'chosen deity.' This meant that you believed you could meditate on a deity such as Shiva - Krishna - Ganesh or Lakshmi and then actually merge with and become that deity.
SUTRA=suture/thread. These are 195 aphorisms which cover many aspects of Yoga: transformation of consciousness - paranormal powers (SIDDHIS) - the eight limb path (ASHTANGA) and higher stages of yoga - liberation. Written on palm leaves and tied toge

28. The Vedic Age
Sutra means suture or thread. The Sutras consist of 195 aphorisms which cover many aspects of Yoga; transformation of consciousness - paranormal powers or (Siddhis) - the eight limb path (Ashtanga) - and higher stages of yoga - liberation. They were
The Mahabharata (GREAT STORY). The Bhagavad Gita is incorporated within the Mahabharata as one of the episodes.
Forceful Yoga. The yoga of physical discipline - aiming at the awakening of the serpent power (kundalini shakti).
4500-2500 BCE

29. What were the VEDAS?
Concentration
Hymns sung and passed down from Brahman to Brahman. The RIG VEDA first mentions Yoga
KNOWLEDGE
Lakshmi - The Goddess of good fortune - wealth - she attracts the minds of the yogi's by her beauty.

30. What are the FOUR VEDAS?
Pat; fallen or transfer. Anjali; greeting.
A 'chosen deity.' This meant that you believed you could meditate on a deity such as Shiva - Krishna - Ganesh or Lakshmi and then actually merge with and become that deity.
Parvati (also known as Uma - The mother of Ganesh - She represents the female energy of the Universe - Parvati also means the highest mountain peak in Sanskrit.
RIG VEDA - ATHARVA VEDA - Jahjur VEDA - SAMA VEDA

31. Who is Matysendra
Found in the Bhagavata PURANA. He gives 10 sons and 1 daughter to each of his 16 -108 cow girls.
God - the absolute - the expansion - quantum source.
Founder of the Kaula Branch of Tantra and the Natha sect.
Concentration

32. What does Dhyana mean?
Meditation
Yama - Niyama - Asana - Pranayama - Pratyahara - Dhrana - Dhyana - Samadhi
Non-dualism. Based on the Upanishads. Two main branches Radical - taught by Shankara - and Qualified - taught by Ramanuja.
ASHTANGA Yoga - PATANJALI Yoga - RAJA Yoga

33. Sabikalpa Samadhi

34. PAT (FROM PATANJALI)
Shiva was lecturing his wife Parvati about the secrets of Tantra yoga and Parvati was asleep. Matsyendra heard the teachings from the belly of a huge fish and Shiva then states he knows who is real disciple is. 12 years later the fish is caught and M
It means Non-dualism or 'not two.'
Last act performed before the yogi actually chooses to leave his body and turns thrice - faces north and his spirit leaves the body.
PAT=FALLEN; SHAKTI PAT=FALLEN ENERGY

35. WHAT ARE SOME OTheR NAMES FOR CLASSICAL Yoga?
The story of Rama and Sita. It is considered the Genesis and the most popular romantic story in all of India. Hanumat - or Hanuman the Monkey Leader - slay the forest demon - Ravana - and rescues his wife Sita.
Pat; fallen or transfer. Anjali; greeting.
The Mahabharata (GREAT STORY). The Bhagavad Gita is incorporated within the Mahabharata as one of the episodes.
ASHTANGA Yoga - PATANJALI Yoga - RAJA Yoga

36. What do the Niyamas represent
It means the Lord's Song. The book of Psalms. The popular Yoga scripture containing the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna.
Cow Protector
Personal observances or restraints
A higher state of consciousness in which the yogi communes with God in an ordinary walking state - even performing worldly duties. Without difference. The yogi feels there is a slight separation from God. In Nirbikalpa there is no separation from God

37. What does Dhyana mean?
Lakshmi - The Goddess of good fortune - wealth - she attracts the minds of the yogi's by her beauty.
The Yoga Sutras - The 8 Limb Path
Krishna advises Arjuna to battle his 'enemy' which is really Arjuna's family. This 'enemy' represents the hold the world and worldly things have on humans.
Meditation

38. What is the main idea of the Bhagavad Gita?

39. What does Dhrana mean?
Concentration
A 'chosen deity.' This meant that you believed you could meditate on a deity such as Shiva - Krishna - Ganesh or Lakshmi and then actually merge with and become that deity.
SUTRA=suture/thread. These are 195 aphorisms which cover many aspects of Yoga: transformation of consciousness - paranormal powers (SIDDHIS) - the eight limb path (ASHTANGA) and higher stages of yoga - liberation. Written on palm leaves and tied toge
To weave - loom or extend - very non judgmental - they embraced everyone with an open mind.

40. KRISHNA

41. What are the Kanphatas?
Non-dual - end of the Vedas
To weave - loom or extend - very non judgmental - they embraced everyone with an open mind.
Sabikalpa - Nirbikalpa - Maha
It means ear splitting. They would split both ears and wear very large earrings which is said to invoke the Yoga Siddhis powers.

42. What role did Goraksha play in our lineage
This is the story of wars between two arms of a family - the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
God - the absolute - the expansion - quantum source.
The founder of the Kanphata order and an early preceptor of Hatha yoga.
KNOWLEDGE

43. What is the main idea of the Bhagavad Gita?

44. What were the UPANISHADS?

45. Name the Barkan Method Lineage.
Patanjali
Mahavatar Babaji - Lahiri Mahasaya - Swami Sri Yukteswar - Paramahansa Yogananda - Bishnu Ghosh
Sita
Universal morality

46. What does Prakritti mean?
Nature
Meditation
Brahma- The Creator Vishnu- The Sustainer Shiva- The Destroyer
AKA 'GOVINDA' or cow-finder. Always seen playing the flute The 8th incarnation of VISHNU. Krishna is one of the most powerful deities in the HINDU CULTURE. He's written about int the BHAGAVAD-GITA and the BHAGAVATA-PURANA

47. Name the 8 Limb Path
Yama - Niyama - Asana - Pranayama - Pratyahara - Dhrana - Dhyana - Samadhi
RIG VEDA - ATHARVA VEDA - Jahjur VEDA - SAMA VEDA
To prepare the yogi for meditation.
Meditation

48. Shiva-Shakti
Sabikalpa - Nirbikalpa - Maha
It means Non-dualism or 'not two.'
The Path of Wisdom - 'embodying the scriptures. investing in study
The masculine-feminine force of the Universe - the fundamental creative principle of existence. Shiva without Shakti is unable to affect anything. Just as the moon does not shine without moonlight - so also Shiva does not shine without Shakti.

49. CLASSICAL Yoga CONCEPTS
Spoken of in Pre-Classical times (1000 BCE-100 BCE) in Krishna's lesson to Arjuna in the BHAGAVAD GITA. The path of RIGHT ACTION. Through our TAPAS (disciplines - austerities) - you start to burn your - Karma. HATHA Yoga is KARMA Yoga
Rig - Atharva - Yahjur - Sama
Non-dual - end of the Vedas
From 100 CE-500 CE there was PATANJALI who authored the Yoga SUTRAS. He spoke about the 8 limb path and was the first to systematize the teachings of Yoga. PATANJALI gave Yoga its Classic FORM

50. WHAT ARE SOME OTheR NAMES FOR CLASSICAL Yoga?
ASHTANGA Yoga - PATANJALI Yoga - RAJA Yoga
Krishna advises Arjuna to battle his 'enemy' which is really Arjuna's family. This 'enemy' represents the hold the world and worldly things have on humans.
It means Non-dualism or 'not two.'
It means ear splitting. They would split both ears and wear very large earrings which is said to invoke the Yoga Siddhis powers.

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