Principles Of Yoga

The sequence follows the principles of Ashtanga Yoga:

• (C) Brahmacharya (Yama): Foundation of self-control.
• (A) Sthir Sukhamasanam (Asana): Physical posture.
• (B) Pranayamah: Breath control.
• (D) Dhyanam: Meditation with the objective.

Dant Dhauti involves cleansing techniques related to the oral cavity, such as cleaning the teeth (Dantmool), tongue base (Jihwa mool), and forehead cavity (Kapalrandhra). Bahirandhra is not part of this practice.

Mitahara refers to moderate and balanced eating in Yoga. Its benefits include:

• Improving digestion
• Balancing the three doshas (Vat, Kapha, Pitta)
• Detoxifying the body

Eating moderately and healthily enhances vitality rather than reducing it.

The subtle body (Sukshma Sharira) consists of three koshas:

• Pranamaya Kosha (energy sheath)
• Manomaya Kosha (mind sheath)
• Vigyanamaya Kosha (intellect sheath)

The Anandamaya Kosha belongs to the causal body (Karana Sharira).

The five afflictions (Kleshas) in Yoga are:

1. Avidya (ignorance)
2. Asmita (ego)
3. Raga (attachment)
4. Dvesha (aversion)
5. Abhinivesha (fear of death/clinging to life)

Antranga Yoga, or the inner limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, includes Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (absorption). Pratyahara, the withdrawal of senses, is part of the Bahiranga (outer limbs).

Nauli types include:

• Dakshina: Right-sided abdominal muscle rotation
• Madhya: Central abdominal muscle isolation
• Vama: Left-sided abdominal muscle rotation

Urdhava Nauli is not a standard type.

Serotonin regulates mood and happiness, while Endorphin acts as a natural painkiller and mood enhancer.

Shankh Prakshalan involves dynamic asanas like:

• Kati Chakra Asana
• Tada Asana
• Tiryaka Bhujanga Asana

Veera Bhadra Asana is not part of this practice.

The pancreas:

• Endocrine function: Secretes hormones like insulin into the bloodstream.
• Exocrine function: Releases digestive enzymes into the digestive tract.

Mudras listed:

• Pashini: A mudra involving a seated forward bend.
• Shakti Chalini: Activates energy pathways.
• Mahavedha: A prominent mudra.
• Alambusha is not a mudra but a nadi.

The ascending order of Sattva Guna in Tattvas is:

• (A) Mahat (intellect) has the highest Sattva.
• (B) Manas (mind) follows with significant Sattva.
• (C) Sky (Akasha) has moderate Sattva.
• (D) Earth (Prithvi) has the least Sattva.

Adrenal glands sit atop each kidney and produce crucial hormones like adrenaline, cortisol, and aldosterone.

Kriya Yoga involves:

• Tapa
• Swadhyaya
• Ishwara Pranidhana

Brahmacharya is part of Yama, not Kriya Yoga.

Gherand Samhita mentions three types: Vaatkarma, Shatkarma, Vyutkarma.

Chakrikarma is not classified as a type of Kapalbhati.

Bahirang Yoga includes external practices: Yama (ethics), Asana (postures), and Pratyahar (withdrawal of senses). Dhyan is part of Antaranga Yoga (internal practices).

Hatha Yogic texts recommend keeping one-fourth of the stomach empty during meals for proper digestion and to avoid discomfort. This practice promotes balance and moderation.