VAIDYAH VIDHYALAYA NATURECURE

UG-NATUROPATHY COACHING CENTER TENKASI

“Come forward to learn with pride and
Courage without any fear”
SUBJECT: Philosophy and Practice of Yoga
( Short answers)
MARK: 2 marks
AUTHOR:
Pen name: ASHA

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 SHORT ANSWERS:
1.Write about Niyamas?
• Niyamas are one of the anga of Astanga yoga.
• It is considered as a “Bhagiranga yoga”.
• It deals with Personal code.
“Saucha santhosa tapah swadhyaya ishwara
pranadhanani niyamah”
Saucha – cleanliness
Santhosa- contentment
tapah- Austerity
Swadhyaya- self study
Ishwara pranidhanani – Surrender to God
• Above all possess Niyama.

2. Write about Trataka?

• Trataka are the one of the technique that
involved in Shatkriya Or Shatkarma.
• It is the practice of intense gazing at one point
or object ( steady flame) which develops the
power of
Concentration.
• The word trataka means to “look or to gaze”
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Benefits:
• Makes the eyes clear and bright
• Balances the nervous system
• It improves memory

3. Write about Panchapranas?

• Pranamaya kosha is made up of 5 Pranas, which
are collectively known as “Pancha pranas”.
• They are, Prana, Apana, vyana, samana , Udana.
• Prana- It governing the thoracic area
(Present between the larynx and the top of the
diaphragm)
• Apana- It governing the abdominal area
(Present below the Navel region)
• Samana – It is located between the Heart and the
navel.
• Udana- It governs the neck and head region.
• Vyana- It pervades the whole body.

4. Write about Upapranas?

• Upapranas are the five minor pranas, they are;
• Naga- Is responsible for belching and hiccups
• Koorma – Is responsible for opening and blinking
of eyes.

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• Krikara – Is responsible for Hunger, thirst and
Sneezing.
• Devadatta- Is responsible for sleep and yawning
• Dhananjaya – decomposition of the body
Both Upapranas and Panchapranas are together
known as “Dashavayus”.

5. Write about Bakthi Yoga and nine modes of

devotion?
• Bakthi yoga is the Spiritual practices that is
effectively used in the process of Self-
realizations.
• It is a Sacred, higher emotions that unites the
devotee with God.
• Bakthi yoga classified into 9 types ( Nava vidha
bhakthi) they are;
a. Svarana
b. Kirthana
c. Padashevana
d. Smarana
e. Archana
f. Vandhana
g. Dashya
h. Sakhya
i. Atmanivedhana
6. Write about Kumbhakas?
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• Kumbhaka means “Breath retention”, are one of
the Component of Pranayama.
• It is of 3 types, they are:
a. Anthar kumbhaka- External breath retention
b. Bahir kumbhaka- Internal breath retention
c. Kevala kumbhaka- Isolated breath retention
• Anthar kumbhaka and bahir kumbhaka were
practiced with Conscious effort.
• Kevala kumbhaka were practised with without
conscious effort.
7. Write about Jala neti and it’s
contraindications?
• Jala neti is one the techniques of Shatkarma Or
Shatkriya.
• Jala Neti is a process of cleansing and purifying
the nasal passages by using water.
procedure, isotonic saline must be used.
• Uses: Removes mucus and pollution, prevent
Respiratory tract diseases, relieves anxiety.
• Contraindications: Chronic bleeding, Nasal
blockage.

8.Difference between Digambaras and

Swethambaras?
Digambaras Swethambaras
They are group They are the
of Jainism, who group of
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believes that to Jainism, who
achieve believes that
liberation, one “Practices of
must renounce Nudity is not
everything essential to
including achieve
clothes. Liberation”.
Therefore Therefore, they
Digambaras are wear white
completely clothes.
naked.
They are also They are also
known as “Sky known as
clad”. “White clad”.

9. Write about Pancha koshas?

According to yogic philosophy, the human
framework is comprised of 5 bodies or sheaths or
Koshas. They are ;
a. Annamaya kosha – Material body
b. Manonmaya kosha – Mental body
c. Pranamaya kosha – Vital energy body
d. Vijnanamaya kosha- higher mental body
e. Anandamaya kosha – bliss body

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10. Write about Astanga yoga?
• Astanga yoga are the 8 limbs or Principles
proposed by Sage Patanjali.
• Astanga yoga is divided into 2 parts based on
practices;
1.Bahiranga yoga : It consists of
Yama- Social code
Niyama- Personal code
Asana- Posture
Pranayama- Controlling breath
Prathayahara- Withdrawal of senses
2.Antharanga yoga: It consists of
Dharana- Concentration
Dhyana- Meditation
Samadhi- Spiritual absorption

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11. Classify Asanas?
• According to Sage Pathanjali;
“Sthiram Suham asanam”- A steady and
comfortable Posture.
• Classification of Asana: Asanas can be
classified into 4;

1. Based on Movements
2. Based on Practices
3. Based on Anatomical and physiological
features.
4. Based on series
Based on Based on Based on
Movements Practices Anatomical &
Physiological
features
• Static • Beginners • Cultural
• Dynamic • Intermediates • Meditative
• Advanced • Relaxative

Based on Series
• Standing
• Sitting
• Supine
• Prone
• Twisting
• Balancing
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12. Write about Nadis?
• The word “Nadi” literally means “Flow or
Current”.
• According to ancient text, There are totally
72,000 nadis, but major 3 nadis. They are,
Ida
Pingala
Sushumna
• Nadis are the subtle channels through which the
pranic forces flow, it resembles “Nerves”.

13. Write the components of Pranayama?

• Pranayama = Prana+ Yama = Breath controlling
Prana means Life force or breath
Yama means Controlling
Components of Pranayama:
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 • Inhalation - Puraka
• Exhalation – Rechaka
• Internal breath retention – Anthar kumbaha
• External breath retention – Bahir kumbaha

14. Name the Upanishads?

• Upanishads are the Spiritual knowledge.
• According to Upanishads, Brahman is the
Universal spirit.
“Tam yoga manyate sthiram indriya
dharanam”
• There are 108 Upanishads, among them 20
Upanishads are known as “ Yoga Upanishads “.
• Some Upanishads are ;
Isha
Kena
Katha
Prasna
Aitareya
Mundaka
Taittiria
Mandukya
Chandogya
Swetasvatara

15.Write about Shad dharsanas?

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 According to Hindu philosophy, There are Six
Principles which are also known as “Shad
dharsanas”.
• Samkhya
• Yoga
• Nyaya
• Vaisheshika
• Mimamsa
• Vedanta
16.How to stop Citta Vrittis?
• Vrittis are the Mental modifications which is
also known as ”Pancha Vrittis “.
• They are 5 in number,
- Pramana : Right Knowledge
- Viparya : wrong knowledge
- Vikalpa : Illusion
- Nidra : Sleep
- Smriti: Memory
• It can be Stopped by practising yoga.
“Yoga Chittavritti nirodhah”. By sage Pathanjali
17. Write about Kleshas?
• Kleshas are considered as a Pain Or Affliction
• They are of 5 types.
“ Avidhya asmitha raga dvesha abhinivesha
kleshah”
Avidhya- Ignorance
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 Asmitha- Ego
Raga- Love
Dvesha – Dislike
Abhinivesha – fear of death
18. How to Prevent obstacles in yoga?
• Chitta vikahepa is also known as “ Obstacles of
yoga.
• They are totally 9,
a. Vyadhi - Disease
b. Styana – Dullness
c. Samsaya- Doubt
d. Pramadha – Negligence
e. Alasya – laziness
f. Avirathi – lack of control
g. Branthidarshana – Erroneous
perception
h. Alabdhabhumikathva – lack of
perseverance
i. Anavasthitatva – instability
• Above all possess Chitta vikshepa( Obstacles in
mind)
Prevention of Obstacles :
- By practising detachment
- By Doing meditation
- By practising Dharana
- By practising Pranayama
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 - By Practising yoga
- By Experiencing cosmic force
- Or by surrendering self to the God.
19.Define Yoga According to Lord Krishna?
• Lord Krishna defines yoga as “Samatvam Yoga
Uchyate”
• It means balanced state or Equality
• Yoga is a balanced state of thoughts, Mind and
intellect.
• In Bhagavatgita “ Yoga karmasu kausalam”.
20.Define Counter pose?
• Counter pose are the posture or the asanas to be
done to prevent the complication of certain
asanas.
• It can counter the side effects of particular
asanas.
Eg: Matsyasana (fish pose) should be practised
after the Sharvagasana.
Shasangasana( Rabbit pose) should be
practised after the Sirsasana.
Forward bending asanas are the counter
pose for backward bending asanas and vice
versa.

21.Define Trithankaras?
• In Jainism, Tirthankara is a saviour and spiritual
teacher of the dharma.
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 • Total number of Trithankaras are 24 . This is
because
In Jain cosmology, the wheel of time is divided
in two halves, Utsarpiṇī or ascending time cycle
and avasarpiṇī, the descending time cycle (said
to be current now).
• In each half of the cosmic time cycle, exactly
twenty-four Trithankaras grace this part of the
universe.
22.Write about Dhauti?
• A series of cleansing techniques that involved
in shatkarma.
• Dauthi is also known as “Entire alimentary
canal cleansing”
• They are divided into 4 main group;
- Shankhaprakshalana (Varisara dhauti) : It is
involved in cleansing of intestines
- Agnisar kriya ( Vahnisara dauthi) : It is
involved in activating the digestive fire.
- Kunjal kriya ( Vamana dhauthi): It is
involved in cleansing of stomach with water.
- Vatsara dhauthi : It deals with Cleansing the
intestine with air.
23.Write about Hrid dauthi and Sirsha dhauthi?
• Hrid dauthi is a technique involved in
Cleansing.
• It deals with thoracic cleansing.
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 • Sirsha dhauthi deals with head cleansing.
24.Write about Ajna chakra?
• Other name: Third eye, The eye of Wisdom,
• The word Ajna means “Command”.
• Situation: In the Mid-brain behind the
eyebrow centre.
• Petals : 2
• Colour : Silver lotus
• Bija mantra: Aum
• Gland: Penial gland
• It stimulates the memory and Intelligence

25.Write about Tantras?

• Tantras are the technique which involved in self
– realization and Path of liberation.
• They are; Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra,
Mantra. etc.
• Tantra are mainly two types: Agama and
Nigama.
26.Write about Mantra Meditation?
• Mantra meditation is the Spiritual practices
which involved in Kundalini awakening.

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 • There are three main types of mantra
meditation:
Bija (seed),
Saguna (with form)
Nirguna (without form).
27. Write any 2 sutras from Sadhana pada?
• Asana: “Sthiram suham asanam”- Yoga is the
stoppage of Mental fluctuations.
• Pranayama: “Tasmin satisvasa prasvasayah
gati vichhedah pranayamah”.- Pranayama is
the cessation of movements of inhalation and
Exhalation.
28.Write the Pre- Meditative asanas?
It consists of 8 Asanas:
• Goolf chakra ( Ankle rotation)
• Janu chakra(knee crank)
• Shroni chakra ( Hip rotation)
• Poorna titali asana (butterfly pose)
• Ardha titali asana( half butterfly pose)
• Vaayu nishkasana( wind reliving pose)
• Udharakarshanasana ( abdominal stretch pose)
• Shaithalyasana(Animal relaxation pose)
29. Write about Clavicular breathing?
• Clavicular breathing is the final stage of total
ribcage expansion.
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 • It occurs after the thoracic inhalation has been
completed.
Procedure:
• Lie in shavasana, maintain the awareness of
natural breath for sometimes and concentrate on
chest.
• Perform thoracic breathing for a few minutes
associated with clavicular movements.
30. Write the Prathyahara sloga and it’s
meaning?
• Prathyahara means withdrawal of senses.
• Prathyahara is one of the anga of Bhagiranga
yoga.
“Svavishaya samprayoge chitta svarupanukara iva
indrayanam prathyaharah” by Sage Pathanjali.
It means, Withdrawing the mind from the object of
sense experience.
31. Write the Modern father of Yoga and write
the three great teachers of contemporary yoga?
• Modern Father of Yoga – BKS. Iyengar
• Three great teachers of contemporary yoga are;
1. Swami Vivekanandar
2. Mahatma Gandhiji
3. Auronindo
32. Write about Janu chakra?
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 • Janu chakra is one of the asana that involved
in Pawanamukthasana series-1.
• It is otherwise known as “Knee crank”
• This group of asanas is concerned with
releasing tension from the joints of the body.
• Benefits: Sprains, Osteoarthritis

33.Write about the Relaxtive asanas?

• Relaxative asanas are the set of asanas which
has to be performed at end of the yoga practice
session.
• It promotes the relaxation of muscles.
They are ;
Shavasana- corpse pose
Advasana- Reversed corpse pose
Jyestikasana – superior posture
Makarasana – Crocodile pose
Matsya kridasana – flapping fish pose

34. Difference between kunjal kriya and

Gajakarani?
Kunjal kriya Gajakarani
Drink 6 glasses Drink 6 glasses
of water. of water.
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Bend forward, Bend forward,
open the mouth Open the mouth
and place and place the
middle and hands on knees.
index fingers of Relax the whole
right hand body.
Gently rub the Don’t rub the
tongue. tongue instead
of that produce
“ah sounds
from the deeper
part of the
throat.

35. How many pada and sutras in Pathanjali

yoga sutra?
• Pathanjali yoga sutra consists of four padas.
and 196 sutras ( aphorism).
Padas are ;
a. Samadhi pada- 51 sutra
b. Sadhana pada -54 sutra
c. Viboothi pada- 56 sutra
d. Kaivalya pada – 35 sutra
36.Write about Four Padas?
• Samadhi pada- Deals with Yoga, Obstacles of
yoga and Spiritual absorption.
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 • Sadhana pada – Deals with kleshas, Destroying
of kleshas, Bahiranga yoga.
• Viboothi pada – Deals with Antharanga yoga
• Kaivalya pada – Deals with Psychic powers,
karmas and Path of liberation.

37.What do you mean by “Ha and Tha” ?

The word Ha indicates Sun / Pingala/ Male
Tha indicates Moon/ Ida / Female
“Hatha = Ida + Pingala “
• Hatha yoga aim is to clean the impurities of the
body through kriya and asanas and control the
mind through pranayama.
• It deals with :
Shatkarma
Asana
Pranayama
Kundalini
Bandha
Mudra
Nadis
38. What is Chakra and Name the seven
chakra?
Chakra:
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 • The word literally means “Wheel” or Circle.
But according to yogic concept, Chakra is
considered as a “Vertex or Whirlpool “
• Chakras are act as a channel for vital energy or
pranic energy.
• They are Symbolized by “Lotus” flowers.
• Totally 7 chakras are there,
Mooladhara
Swadhistana
Manipooraha
Anahata
Vishuddhi
Ajna
Shahasrahara

39.Name the yoga that represents “Golden

Embryo?
• Garbhasana (Womb pose) represents Golden
embryo.
Procedure:
• Sit in Padmasana. Insert an arm between a thigh
and calf muscle of the leg and bend the elbow.
• Catch hold the ear and balancing the whole
body.
• The eyes should be opened.
Benefits: Regulations of Adrenal gland
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40.Karma yoga according to Bhagavadgitha?
• In Bhagavad Gita, Karma yoga is the spiritual
practice of “selfless action performed for the
benefit of others”.
• Karma yoga is a path to reach moksha (spiritual
liberation) through work.
41. What is sutra neti and write it’s
Contraindications?
• Sutra neti is one of the cleansing technique that
involved in Shatkarma.
• Sutra neti deals otherwise known as “Nasal
cleansing with thread”.
• Width is about 4 mm and length is about 36×
45cm.
Position: standing or Sitting or Squatting
position.
Benefits: Prevent the Respiratory infections and
removes mucus.
Contraindications: Chronic bleeding, Nasal
blockage.
42. Write about Yoga and Animal Posture?
• Yoga is defined as “Sthiram sukham
asanam” by sage Pathanjali.
• It means yoga is Steady and Comfortable
posture.
Yoga and Animal posture:
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 - Many of the yogasanas described based on
the Movements of animals.
- Eg: Shashakasana pose can be attained by
imitating rabbit, it influences the flow of
adrenaline which results “Flight or Fight
mechanism”.
43.Write the styles of Contemporary yoga?
• Ashtanga yoga.
• Hatha yoga.
• Bikram yoga
• Power yoga.
• Sivanandha yoga.
• Anusara yoga.
• Integral yoga.
• ISHTA yoga.
44. Write down the “Triple jewels of
Buddhism”?
Triplets of Buddhism :
• Buddha
• Dharma (doctrine, or teaching)
• Sangha (the monastic order, or community).
45.Write down the “Triple jewels of Jainism?
Triplets of Jainism:
• Samyagdarshana (“right faith”)
• Samyagjnana (“right knowledge”)
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 • Samyakcharitra(“right conduct”).
46. Write about Role of Prana and Health?
• Prana is the breath or Vital process of the body.
• It influences the activities of each and every
cell.
• Human breath is about 15 times per minute and
21,600 times per day.
• Deep and slow respiration stimulates the brain.
• Irregular breathing disturbs the rhythm of the
brain and leads to physical, emotional and
mental block.
47. Write about Visudhi chakra?
• The Word Shuddhi means “Purification”.
• Petals: 16
• Colors: Violet lotus
• Situation: At the back of the neck, behind the
throat pit.
• Bija mantra: Ham
• Another name: Purification Center.
• Vehicle: White elephant
48. Define Sukshma vyayama?
• Sukshma vyayama means “Subtle exercise”.
• These Practices otherwise known as
“Pawanamukthasana series:1”- Anti Rheumatic
group.

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“Pawan means wind or Prana, Mukta means
release and Asana means Pose.”
Therefore, this group of asanas remove the
blockages preventing the free flow of energy in the
body and mind.
49. Name the Advanced asanas?
• Poorna bhujangasana (Full copra pose)
• Koormasana(Tortoise pose)
• Poorna shalabhasana (Full locust pose)
• Poorna Dhanurasana ( Full bow pose)
• Prishthasana( Back pose)
• Parighasana(Cross- bar pose)
• Hanumanasana( Hanuman's pose)
• Grivasana ( Neck pose)

50. Write the Outline branches of Yoga?

• Yoga is one among the shad dharsanas or Six
schools of philosophy :
• Branches of yoga is divided into 8 ;
- Raja yoga
- Hatha yoga
- Jnana yoga
- Karma yoga
- Bakthi yoga
- Mantra yoga
- Kundalini yoga
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 - Laya yoga

51. Name the different types of Relaxation

techniques?
• Relaxative techniques are the practices to be
done for the relaxation of whole body.
• They are also known as “Yoga nidra”.
• It Promotes the Calmness of mind, Reduces
the Anxiety.
• It decreases the BMR.
Relaxtive techniques are 3 types:
• QRT – Quick relaxation techniques
• DRT – Deep relaxation techniques
• IRT – Instant relaxation techniques
52. Write about the Eye exercise?
• Eye exercise are the practices which used to
improve the Vision, relaxation of Eye muscle,
reduce the ocular tension.
Step involved:
1. Palming
2. Blinking
3. Sideways viewing Front and sideways
viewing
4. Up and Down viewing
5. Rotational viewing
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 6. Preliminary nasikagra drishti
7. Near and distant viewing
Contraindications: Glaucoma, Trachoma,
Cataract, retinal detachment.
53. Write about Natural breathing?
• This is a simple techniques which improves the
respiratory system and Breathing patterns.
• Position: Sit in meditative posture or Lie in
shavasana
Procedure:
• Observe the natural and Spontaneous breathing
process.
• Bring the awareness from Mouth,Throat, chest,
Trachea, Bronchial tubes, lungs and ribcage
while inhalation and observe expansion.
• While Exhalation, from downward to upward.
54. Write about Thoracic breathing?
• Thoracic breathing is one of the breathing
techniques which utilizes the middle lobes of
the lungs by expanding and contracting the
ribcage.
• Abdominal breathing helps the body to obtain
more oxygen.
• Feels the movement of the ribcage, on inhale
moves outward while exhale moves inward.
• Don not use the diaphragm.
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Position: Sit in any meditative posture or Lie on
Shavasana.

55. Write about Abdominal Breathing?

• Abdominal breathing is also known as
“Diaphragmatic breathing”.
• Observe the movements of diaphragm and
minimize the action of ribcage.
• During exhalation the diaphragm moves upward
and the abdominal contents move inward.
• It improves the Circulation and Cardiac
function.
Position: Lie in Shavasana.
56. Write about the Yogic breathing?
• Yogic breathing is considered as breathing
practices which combines all the 3 techniques
such as Natural breathing, Clavicular breathing
and Thoracic breathing.
• It is used to minimize inhalation and Exhalation
• It’s Purpose is to gain control of the breath and
correct poor breathing habits and increase
oxygen intake.
Position: Sit in meditative posture or lie in
Shavasana
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57. Name the intermediate group of asanas?
Intermediate group of asanas are the set of asanas
that involves;
• Padmasana group of asanas
• Backward bending asanas
• Forward bending asanas
• Spinal twisting asanas
• Inverted asanas
• Balancing asanas
58. Write about 5 Mahavrathas or Yama?
• Mahavrathas are otherwise known as “Yama”.
• Yama are considered as a one of the anga of
Bahiranga yoga.
• Yama deals with Self control or Social code.
“Ahimsa sathya asteya brahmacharya
aparigraha niyamah” – PYS
Ahimsa: Non- violence
Sathya: Truthfulness
Asteya: Non-stealing
Brahmacharya – Celibacy
Aparigrah- Without possession
Above all possess Yama.
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 59. Write about the benefits of Bhastrika
pranayama?
• Bhastrika pranayama are the breathing
practices which is otherwise known as
“ Bellows breathing “.
• It is technique, in which forceful Inspiration
and expiration occurs.
Benefits:
• Helps to balancing the Tridhosas( Vata, pita,
kapha)
• Strengthen the nervous system.
• Reduces the level of Carbon dioxide in the
blood.
• Useful in the time of Labor.
60.Write about Mooladhara chakra?
• The word Mooladhara has two root words;
“Mool” means Root and “Adhara” means Place.
• It act as bed for the Kundalini shakti.
• Therefore it is known as “Root centre “.
• Situation: Perineum in male body and cervix
in the female body.
• Lotus: Red lotus
• Petals: 4 petals
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 • Bija mantra: Lam
• Linga: Svayambu linga
• Nature: Reproduction, Affection.
• Vehicle: Elephant with seven trunk
61.Write about Swadhistana chakra?
• The word Swadhistana means “ One's own
abode”.
• Lotus: Crimson lotus
• Petals: 6 petals
• Bija mantra: Vam
• Location: Two fingers width above
Mooladhara chakra
• Vehicle: Crocodile
• Nature: Enjoyment, Pleasure.
62. Write about Manipuraga chakra?
• The word Manipooraha has two root words;
Mani- Gem; Pura – City
• Therefore Manipooraha is also known as “City
of Jewel”.
• Situation: In the spine behind the navel
• Lotus: Bright yellow lotus
• Petals: 10 petals
• Bija mantra: Ram
• Nature: Dominance and dynamism
• Action: Governing the digestion, Secretions of
Gastric juices.
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 • Vehicle: Ram vehicle

63. Write about Anahatha chakra?

• The word Anahatha Means “Unstruck”.All
sounds from produced by stricking of 2 objects
which sets up vibration.
• Situation: In the Spine behind the sternum
• Symbolized by : Blue lotus
• Bija mantra : Yam
• Petals: 12 petals
• Nature: Emotions and Unconditional love
• Animal : Black antelope
• Organ: Heart
64.Write about the Shahasrahara?
• The word Shahasrahara means “Thousand”.
• Situation: Crown of the head
• Symbolized by: Shining lotus
• Petal: 1000 petals.
• Linga: Jyotir linga
• Uniqueness: State of Intoxicating bliss
• It is the place where the individual soul connect
with the supreme soul.
65.Write about the Laya yoga?

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 • The word Laya means “Dissolution or
Melting”.
• Laya yoga is one of the spiritual practices which
is divine in nature.
• Laya pays attention to certain practices such as
Mantra, Mudra, Intensive prayers and
Visualization.
• Laya yoga helps in Self realization and Self
absorption.
• Kundalini awakening can be occurs in laya
state.
66.Write about Shroni chakra?
• Shroni chakra is otherwise known as “Hip
rotation “.
• Shroni chakra is one of the asanas involved in
Pawanamukthasana series-1.
• It is involved in Anti- rheumatic Group.
Uses: Loosening of joints, Relaxation of Thigh
muscles.
67.Write about Sukshma vyayama for
Osteoarthritis?
• Sukshma Vyayama are the series of asanas
which has to be done from head to toe
effectively used in the prevention of
Rheumatic disorders.

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 • Therefore it is also called “Anti- rheumatic
group of asanas”
Asanas for Osteoarthritis :
• Shroni chakra
• Janu chakra
• Janu naman
• Ardha titali asana
• Poorna titali asana
68. Write about Pawanamukthasana series?
Pawanamukthasana series are the set of asanas
which gets divided into 3 groups :
1. Anti-rheumatic group:
• This group of asanas is concerned with
releasing tension from joints of the body .
• It is good for Rheumatism, arthritis, High
blood pressure, Heart problem.
2. Anti- Digestive or abdominal group:
• This group of asanas is concerned with
Strengthening the digestive system.
• It is good for Constipation, Indigestion,
Diabetes, Vericose vein.
3. Shakti banda asana or Energy block
posture:
• This group of asanas is concerned with
improving the energy flow within the body and
breaking down neuromuscular knots.
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 • They eliminate the energy blockages and
improves endocrine functions.
69.Write the Asanas involved in Energy block
posters?
It involves Nine asanas:
• Rajju karshanasana ( Pulling the rope)
• Gatyatmak meru vakrasana (Dynamic spinal
twist)
• Chakki chalanasana (Churning the mill)
• Nauka sanchalanasana (Rowing the boat)
• Kastha takshanasana( chopping the wood)
• Namaskarasana(Salutation pose)
• Vayu nishkasana(wind releasing pose)
• Kauva chalasana(Crow walking)
• Udharakarshanasana (abdominal stretch pose)

70.Write about Basthi?

• Basthi is one of the technique that involved in
Shat karma.
• Basti is also known as “Yogic enema”.
• Basthi is the process Involved in colon
cleansing.
• It is divided into 3 ;
Jala basti ( Yogic enema with water)
Sthal basti ( Dry yogic enema)
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 Moola shodhana( anal cleansing)

71.Write about Moola shodhana?

• Moola shodhana is one of the technique that
involved in basthi.
• The word Moola literally means ‘Root or Base'
and Shodhana means ‘Purification’.
• This technique is also known as “Ganesh
kriya”.
• In this technique, root of turmeric plant gently
insert into the anus or Middle and Index finger
can be used.
• Rotate 10 time Clockwise or anticlockwise
direction.
• Finally remove the finger or turmeric, then
wash the anus with cool water.

72. Write about Nauli?

• Nauli is one of the technique of purification or
Shatkarma.
• Nauli is a method of Massaging and
strengthening the abdominal organs
• It contains 4 steps;

- Madhyama nauli ( Central abdominal

contractions)
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 - Vama nauli ( Left isolation)
- Dakshina nauli( right isolation)
- Abdominal rotation or churning.

73 . write about Ida, pingala and Sushumna

nadi?
Ida Pingala Sushumna
Ida nadi flows Pingala nadi Sushumna nadi is
from the left flows from the spiritual
side of the the right side channel, it gets
mooladhara and of originates from
Passing in criss Mooladhara Mooladhara.
-cross manner. Chakra and
passing in
criss-cross
manner.
It gets terminate It gets It gets terminate
in the Left side terminate in in the
of the ajna the right side Shahasrahara.
chakra. of ajna
chakra.
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It is passive, It is Active,
Feminine in Musculine in
nature. nature.
It is also known It is also
as “Moon nadi” known as
“Sun” nadi

74.Write about Purusha and Prakriti?

Purusha Prakruti
• Spirit or supreme • Basic cosmic
conscious energy material.
• Musculine in • Feminine in
nature nature
• It is Formless • It is visible
• It is stable • It is Dynamic

75. Write about Pranic Body?

• Pranic body are also known as “Pranamaya
kosha
• It is one the sheaths of Panchakoshas.
• It is closely related to the prana vaayu which
gets present in the thoracic region.
76. Write about Dynamic asanas?

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 • Dynamic asanas are the practices in which the
practitioners move in and out of the final pose
in quick succession.
• Eg: Halasana and Pachimukthasana
77. Write about Static Asanas?
• Static asanas are the practices in which the
practitioners should maintain the final position
of asanas for a period of time.
• Eg: Halasana

78. Write the Shankhaprakshalana asana?

• These are the asanas which has to be done
during the intestinal cleansing process.
• These asanas are used to stretches the
Stomach, Small intestine, colon and squeeze
the ceacum.
• These asanas stimulates the urge to defecate.
They are ;
- Tadasana
- Triyaka tadasana
- Kati chakrasana
- Triyaka bhujangasana
- Udharakarshanasana
79. Write about Sharira and it’s types?
• Sharira is a Sanskrit word meaning “body.”
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 • Sharira Composed of three bodies:
karana sharira (causal body)
sukshma sharira (subtle body)
karya sharira (gross body)
• These are the bodies which gets covered by
Pancha koshas.
80. Write the types of Karma?
• The word Karma means “Action”.
• They are divided into 3 ;
- Sanchitta- Action of Past
- Prarabdha- portion of past karma,
responsible for the present.
- Agami- Karma is creating ourselves in the
current moment.
81. Write the Eight Kumbhakas?
According to Swatmarama:
• Surya bhedhana
• Ujjayi
• Seethkari
• Sheethali
• Bashtrika
• Brahmari
• Moorcha
• Plavini

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82. Write about Trimurtis?
Trimurtis are :
God of Obligator – Lord Shiva
God of Protector- Lord Vishnu
God of Creator- Lord Brahma
83. Write about Mind Sheath?
• Mind sheaths resembles Manonmaya kosha.
• It is one among the pancha koshas.
• It deals with Mental state of the body.

84. Write about Ishvara pranidhana?

• Ishvara pranidhanani is the Sanskrit word
means “Surrender the self to the God”.
• It is one of the Practice of Niyama.
“Saucha santhosa tapah swadhyaya ishvara
pranidhanani niyamah”-PYS
85. Write about the three sufferings?
According to yogic philosophy, sufferings are of 3
types;
• Adhyatmika- It is the pain occurs due to
spiritual cause
• Adhidevika - It is pain caused due to Natural
or Environmental cause

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 • Adhibouthika – It is the pain occurs due to
Physical cause.
86. Write about Samyama?
• Antharanga yoga is otherwise known as
“Samyama”.
• Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi all the three
together known as “Samyama”
87. Write about Samadhi and it’s types?
• Samadhi are the final state in which Spiritual
absorption takes place.
• Samadhi is the final stage of Antharanga yoga.

Types of Samadhi :
• Sabija Samadhi
• Nirbija samadhi
• Savitarka samadhi
• Nirvitarka samadhi
“Tadeve artha mathra nirbhasam svarupa
soonya iva samadhih” – PYS
88. Write about Noble truth?
According to Buddhism four Nobel truth are there;
• Dukha – Pain
• Samudhaya– Arising of Causes of pain
• Nirodha – Cessation of Pain
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• Marga – Path leads to Pain.

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