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MODULE 26

PRACTICE 120 MINS

In this module you will find your balance with a specifically designed Vinyasa Flow sequence, accompanied by meditation for sankalpa, and your usual pranayama routine. 60 MINS

The Yoga Sūtra is a collection of 195 texts on the theory and practice of yoga. It was compiled between 500 BCE and 400 CE by the sage YOGA NIDRA 20 MINS

Also known as Yogic sleep, Yoga Nidra is a state of between waking and sleeping. Usually induced by a guided meditation YOGA SUTRAS QUIZ AND QUESTIONS 60 MINS

Closed and open questions will both entertain with a little challenge, and pinpoint what resonated the most with your individual self.

REFLECTION 60 MINS

Every module you will be writing a reflection. Save it to your own journal as well - you will not only learn much faster, but understand what works for you better.

BONUS

Sanskrit Lesson 12

In all spiritual traditions, Yoga or Meditation is regarded as one of the safest, easiest, and best means of systematically overhauling the patterns of consciousness. PATANJALI YOGA

YOGASUTRAS 1. PADA 1.41 TO 1.45

Sutra 41-51- Samadhi with seed leading to Samadhi without seed

1.41 Kshinna-vritti Abhijatasya Iva Maneh Grahitri Grahana Grahyeshu Tat-stha Tat- anjanata Samapattih

When the modifications of mind have become weakened, the mind becomes like a transparent crystal, and thus can easily take on the qualities of whatever object observed, whether that object be the observer, the means of observing, or an object observed, in a process of engrossment called.

1.42 Tatra Shabda Jnana Vikalpah Sankirna Savitarka Samapattih

One type of such an engrossment (samapattih) is one in which there is a mixture of three things, a word or name going with the object, the meaning or identity of that object, and the knowledge associated with that object; this engrossment is known as savitarka samapattih (associated with gross objects).

1.43 Smriti Pari-shuddhau Svarupa-shunya Iva Artha-matra Nirbhasa Nirvitarka

When the memory or storehouse of modifications of mind is purified, then the mind appears to be devoid of its own nature and only the object on which it is contemplating appears to shine forward; this type of engrossment is known as nirvitarka samapattih.

1.44 Etaya Eva Savichara Nirvichara Cha Sukshma-vishaya Vyakhyata

In the same way that these engrossments operate with gross objects in savitarka samapattih, the engrossment with subtle objects also operates, and is known as savichara and nirvichara samapattih.

1.45 (Sukshma Vishayatvam Cha Alinga Paryavasanam)

Having such subtle objects extends all the way up to unmanifest prakriti. YOGA SUTRAS QUIZ

1. When the modifications of mind have become weakened, the mind becomes like a transparent crystal, and thus can easily take on the qualities of whatever object observed, whether that object be the observer, the means of observing, or an object observed, in a process of engrossment that is called: a. Samadhi b. Samapatti c. Dharana d. Dhyana

2. The level of Samapatti, as long as there's a mixture of three things, a word or name going with the object, the meaning or identity of that object, and the knowledge associated with that object. It is called as: a. Savitarka Samapatti b. Nirvitarka Samapatti c. Savichara Samapatti d. Nirvichara Samapatti

3. When the memory or storehouse of modifications of mind is purified, then the mind appears to be devoid of its own nature and only the object on which it is contemplating appears to shine forward; this type of engrossment is known as: a. Savitarka Samapatti b. Nirvitarka Samapatti c. Savichara Samapatti d. Nirvichara Samapatti

4. In Yoga Sutra 1.44, Patanjali mentions there is Samadhi that has reflection and no reflection. Those are? a. Savichara and Nirvichara Samapatti b. Nirvitarka Samapatti and Nirvichara Samapatti c. Savichara and Savitar Samapatti d. Saviarka and Nirvitarka Samapatti 5. To understand who we are, we need to understand Nirvichara (reflection free) , that is when the nature of yourself becomes clearer. This is part of of Yoga Patanjali: a. Tatra Shabda Artha Jnana Vikalpa Sankirana Savitarka Samapatti b. Ritambhara Tatra c. Nirvichara Vaisharadye Adhyatma Prasadah d. B and C

6. The distinctions of Pure awareness from consciousness is being said on Patanjali Yoga Sutra number: a. 1.48 b. 1.47 c. 1.44 d. 1.49

7. In Yoga Sutra 1.50, speaking about: a. The effect of Samskarah (impression that we create) b. How to reach Dharana c. Talking about Samapatti (engrossment) d. all answers are wrong

8. Patanjali says that these types of Samadhi belong to Sabija Samadhi (Samadhi with seed). The seed refers to the Samskaras or subliminal activators in the depths of consciousness: a. True

b. False

a , a , d , c , a , b , a , b : s r e w s n A QUESTIONS

1 What is Samadhi in your own personal opinion? Do you see Samadhi as a part of your life yogic goal?

2 How do you see yourself incorporating your own yogic practice with Yoga Sutra Patanjali 1.40 to 1.50? REFLECTION

What did you think about the lessons of these past modules? How did they impact you? What did you feel was useful, and what was lacking? What do you think you will keep using and in what situations? BONUS

Sanskrit Lesson 12

Pranayama

Ujjayi Ujjayi (Sanskrit उायी) comes from the Sanskrit prefix "ud" (उद)् added to it and root "ji" (ज): "ujji" (उ), meaning "to be victorious" Ujjayi literally means “Victorious Uprising” kapālabhāti Kapalabhati (Sanskrit: कपालभात) made up of two Sanskrit words: kapāla meaning 'skull', and bhāti meaning 'shining, illuminating

Anuloma Anuloma (Sanskrit: अनुलोम) literally means “with the hair,” from anu (with) and loma (hair) .It is often translated as “in a natural order“.

Viloma Viloma (Sanskrit वलोम) Reverse, in the opposite way. Often traslated as "Against the natural order". nāḍī Śodhana Nadi Shodhana (Sanskrit: नाडी शोधन) The term comes from the Sanskrit nadi, meaning "channel," and shodhana, meaning "cleaning" or "purifying."

Agnisāra Agnisara (Sanskrit: अनसार) Agnisāra is a sanskrit compound consisting of the terms agni and sāra (सार)

Naulī naulī (Sanskrit: नउली) Nauli is a Sanskrit word for an exercise that is carried out to clean the abdominal body through massaging the internal organs. Also known as "isolation of the belly”. NOTES