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Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Physical Education
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What is the meaning of Ashtanga Yoga and who propounded it?
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Ashtanga Yoga means the 'eight limbs of yoga' as described by Sage Patanjali in his book 'Yoga Sutras'. It is a systematic path of Raja Yoga consisting of eight steps: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, …
List all eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga in order
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The eight limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga are: 1. Yama (ethical restraints), 2. Niyama (observances), 3. Asana (physical postures), 4. Pranayama (breath control), 5. Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), 6. Dha…
Define Yama and list the five Yama principles
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Yama refers to ethical restraints or moral guidelines for social behavior. The five Yamas (Yama Panchaka) are: 1. Ahimsa (non-violence) - not causing harm to anyone, 2. Satya (truthfulness) - speaking…
What is Niyama and what are its five components?
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Niyama refers to personal observances and rules that determine individual behavior. The five Niyamas are: 1. Shaucha (cleanliness) - keeping body, environment, and mind pure, 2. Santosha (contentment)…
Compare Yama and Niyama - what is the key difference?
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Yama focuses on ethical restraints and social behavior - how we interact with others and society. It involves avoiding harmful actions. Niyama focuses on personal observances and individual discipline…
What is Pranayama and what does it literally mean?
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Pranayama literally means 'Prana' (life force/breath/vital energy) + 'Ayama' (control/extension). It is the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga involving systematic breathing practices to regulate the breath…
Name and briefly describe 5 different types of Pranayama techniques
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1. Anuloma-Viloma: Breathing through both nostrils alternately, 2. Chandranuloma-Viloma: Breathing only through left nostril, 3. Suryanuloma-Viloma: Breathing only through right nostril, 4. Ujjayi: Br…
What is Kapalabhati and what does it literally mean?
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Kapalabhati literally means 'Kapala' (forehead) + 'Bhati' (shining), meaning 'shining forehead'. It is a preparatory breathing technique involving forceful exhalation while inhalation happens naturall…
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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