Yoga Final Exam

doshas

3 energies bound by nature

Vata

air and space

pittas

benefit from cooling/soothing activities

prakruti

moment of conception, makeup of, inborn constitution

Apaigraha

non gratefulness

saucha

purity and cleanliness

ahisma

when we practice nonviolence

Kapha

Earth and water

kaphas

built for the long haul, endurance

santosha

contentment

vatas

doshas that have bursts of energy and need grounding

yamas

ethical principles that patanjali talked about

Pitta

fire and water

astaya

generosity, non hoarding, greedlessness

ishvara pranidhaya

higher power surrenderance

how is ayruveta different than western medicine

it treats the mind, body and spirit of the person rather than the individual ailment

how can knowing your predominant dosha help you lead a balanced life

knowing your dosha can help you understand what to bring into your life to achieve balance, like heating and cooling, different "types" of food, etc. It can help you stay on track because you understand what you need to incorporate into your daily living and routine

aruvatya

knowledge of life in sanskrit

aruveyta

living in nature's rythms

How can we live more in tune with natures rythms

natures rhythms are strongly correlated with the seasonal changes, and adjusting you living habits to accommodate these changes. I think we can be in tune with nature by purchasing food that is seasonal, spending more time outside, and staying close to circadian rhythm

5 niyamas

principles that help us live a better internal life

satya

right speech

Svadhyaya

self study