Yoga ISSA: The Philosophy of Yoga
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The Philosophies of yoga -
correct answer ✅The theories and philosophies of yoga are
detailed and require an open mind to understand. The practice
seeks enlightenment based on the teachings of Buddhism. While
this can mean different things to different students, enlightenment
is the permanent awakening of the mind and freedom from the
restraints of thought and fear. Buddhists generally believe that all
humans are already enlightened, we just need to tap into the
power of a quiet mind and liberation from the physical world. The
philosophies of the yoga practice enable us to tap into a sense of
calm and relaxation that can improve quality of life, physical
awareness and performance, and mental strength.
enlightenment -
correct answer ✅The state of seeing clearly and being free from
the confines of the physical world.
THE EIGHT LIMBED PATH -
correct answer ✅Most people think of yoga as the physical
postures practiced in class, yet these are only one aspect of yoga as
described by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. In the Sutras, the eight
steps towards enlightenment through Ashtanga yoga are described.
In addition to performing postures, doing breath work, and
,Yoga ISSA: The Philosophy of Yoga
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
meditation, there are methods of conduct and steps of self-
reflection and concentration that lead to the connection to the
Divine.
YOGA SUTRA OF PATANJALI: -
correct answer ✅A collection of 198 wisdoms surrounding the
practice of yoga.
The eight steps are -
correct answer ✅Yama - How one interacts with the world
Niyama - How one conducts themselves
Pranayama - Breath work
Asana - Postures
Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
Dharana - Concentration
Dhyana - Meditation
Samadhi - Enlightenment
YAMA -
correct answer ✅Yama are disciplines or restraints the include the
, Yoga ISSA: The Philosophy of Yoga
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
methods used to interact with the surrounding world. There are
five yamas that serve as a type of etiquette manual for yogis and
they all revolve around the first one.
YAMA: -
correct answer ✅Disciplines or restraints the include the methods
used to interact with the surrounding world..
1 Ahimsa - nonviolence. A yogi shall practice kindness and
compassion and not harm another person or creature in any way.
2 Satya - truthfulness. A yogi shall consider their words and use
caution when speaking a truth that could cause hurt or harm in
some way.
3 Asteya - nonstealing. A yogi shall not take anything that does not
belong to them.
4 Brahmacharya - moderation. A yogi shall have integrity in
relationships and not use or manipulate others for their own
gratification.
5 Aparigraha - nonhoarding. A yogi shall take only what is necessary
and not exploit others through greed.
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The Philosophies of yoga -
correct answer ✅The theories and philosophies of yoga are
detailed and require an open mind to understand. The practice
seeks enlightenment based on the teachings of Buddhism. While
this can mean different things to different students, enlightenment
is the permanent awakening of the mind and freedom from the
restraints of thought and fear. Buddhists generally believe that all
humans are already enlightened, we just need to tap into the
power of a quiet mind and liberation from the physical world. The
philosophies of the yoga practice enable us to tap into a sense of
calm and relaxation that can improve quality of life, physical
awareness and performance, and mental strength.
enlightenment -
correct answer ✅The state of seeing clearly and being free from
the confines of the physical world.
THE EIGHT LIMBED PATH -
correct answer ✅Most people think of yoga as the physical
postures practiced in class, yet these are only one aspect of yoga as
described by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. In the Sutras, the eight
steps towards enlightenment through Ashtanga yoga are described.
In addition to performing postures, doing breath work, and
,Yoga ISSA: The Philosophy of Yoga
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
meditation, there are methods of conduct and steps of self-
reflection and concentration that lead to the connection to the
Divine.
YOGA SUTRA OF PATANJALI: -
correct answer ✅A collection of 198 wisdoms surrounding the
practice of yoga.
The eight steps are -
correct answer ✅Yama - How one interacts with the world
Niyama - How one conducts themselves
Pranayama - Breath work
Asana - Postures
Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
Dharana - Concentration
Dhyana - Meditation
Samadhi - Enlightenment
YAMA -
correct answer ✅Yama are disciplines or restraints the include the
, Yoga ISSA: The Philosophy of Yoga
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
methods used to interact with the surrounding world. There are
five yamas that serve as a type of etiquette manual for yogis and
they all revolve around the first one.
YAMA: -
correct answer ✅Disciplines or restraints the include the methods
used to interact with the surrounding world..
1 Ahimsa - nonviolence. A yogi shall practice kindness and
compassion and not harm another person or creature in any way.
2 Satya - truthfulness. A yogi shall consider their words and use
caution when speaking a truth that could cause hurt or harm in
some way.
3 Asteya - nonstealing. A yogi shall not take anything that does not
belong to them.
4 Brahmacharya - moderation. A yogi shall have integrity in
relationships and not use or manipulate others for their own
gratification.
5 Aparigraha - nonhoarding. A yogi shall take only what is necessary
and not exploit others through greed.
