Yoga Vocab Flashcards

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What is Yoga?

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A physical exercise

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What are Asanas designed to improve?

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Flexibility, strength, balance, and overall physical and mental well-being.

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What is Pranayama?

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A breathing exercise in yoga

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What is the purpose of Meditation in yoga?

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To achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness

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What is Sun Salutation?

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A series of yoga poses

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What is the Downward Dog pose used for?

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Improving flexibility

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What does the Warrior Pose build?

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Warrior Pose builds strength, stability, and flexibility.

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What is the purpose of the Child’s Pose?

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Relaxation and stretching

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What does Namaste mean in yoga?

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Namaste is a Sanskrit word that means 'I bow to you.' In yoga, it is often used as a greeting or a gesture of respect and acknowledgment towards others.

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What are Chakras believed to influence?

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Spiritual energy