**1. Add the name of the yogi with their associated wisdom to the Winds & Wisdom chart.** **Wisdom of Emptiness:** The realization that nothing exists independently of our seeds; this insight purifies negative winds and transforms perception. In addition to and more specifically, the emptiness of the other four wisdoms. **Unshakable.** Rests the mind steadily in emptiness, cultivating a blissful, stable awareness that is not disturbed by emotions, circumstances, or appearances. They are motivated by service, and steady in their commitment to inner and outer transformation. **Wisdom of Discrimination:** It purifies ignorant desire. And when this ignorance is purified, our actions and words will match our thoughts. **Limitless:** This yogi becomes limitless in their capacity to create their perfect reality. By having accurate discrimination and understanding perfectly how things are created, we become limitless in our ability to create things. **Wisdom of Equality**: We get to the wisdom of equality by exchanging self and others, and seeing that their needs are equal to our own. We also see that everyone is equal in deserving to be happy, and in deserving our love. **Jewels:** They wear the jewels of wealth that come from generosity. Jewels are a sign of wealth, this yogi is covered in the wealth, which IS perfect generosity and sharing. **Wisdom of Accomplishment:** A place where we help to make sure others’ needs are met without any sense of jealousy or competitiveness. **Attainment:** This yogi focuses on effort and offering—outer, inner, seed, and emptiness offerings—and develops the capacity to purely celebrate the success of others. **Mirror-like Wisdom**: A form of wisdom that sees all experiences as reflections of past actions, helping us dissolve ignorance and respond with clarity. With Mirror-like Wisdom we are cleaning the mirror of the mind, purifying ignorance. **Appearances:** They work very hard to understand where things come from, and they will be driven by this wisdom to be virtuous. As this virtue produces purity, we become a yogi, showing up in the world as people need us to be. Our own bodies are included in the forms we see. The most blissful way to experience our bodies is to see them appear to others exactly the way that person needs us to. <table> <thead> <tr class="header"> <th><strong>Name the wisdom associated with the transformation of the negative emotion</strong></th> <th><strong>What does this wisdom mean?</strong></th> <th><strong>Why is a yogi with this wisdom called such?</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"> <td>Wisdom of Emptiness</td> <td><p>The realization that nothing exists independently of our seeds; this insight purifies negative winds and transforms perception.</p> <p>In addition to and more specifically, the emptiness of the other four wisdoms.</p></td> <td>Rests the mind steadily in emptiness, cultivating a blissful, stable awareness that is not disturbed by emotions, circumstances, or appearances. They are motivated by service, and steady in their commitment to inner and outer transformation.</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Wisdom of Discrimination</td> <td>It purifies ignorant desire. And when this ignorance is purified our actions and words will match our thoughts</td> <td>This yogi becomes limitless in their capacity to create their perfect reality. By have accurate discrimination, and understanding perfectly how things are created, we become limitless in our ability to create things</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Wisdom of Equality</td> <td>We get to the wisdom of equality by exchanging self and others, and seeing that their needs are equal to our own. We also see that everyone is equal in deserving to be happy, and in deserving our love.</td> <td>They wear the jewels of wealth that comes from generosity. Jewels are a sign of wealth, this yogi is covered in the wealth which IS perfect generosity and sharing.</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Wisdom of Accomplishment</td> <td>A place where we help to make sure others’ needs are met without any sense of jealousy or competitiveness</td> <td>This yogi focuses on effort and offering—outer, inner, seed, and emptiness offerings—and develops the capacity to purely celebrate the success of others.</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td>Mirror-like Wisdom</td> <td>A form of wisdom that sees all experiences as reflections of past actions, helping us dissolve ignorance and respond with clarity. With Mirror-like Wisdom we are cleaning the mirror of the mind, purifying ignorance.</td> <td>They work very hard to understand where things come from, and they will be driven by this wisdom to be virtuous. As this virtue produces purity, we become a yogi showing up in the world as people need us to be. Our own bodies are included in the forms we see. The most blissful way to experience our bodies is to see them appear to others exactly the way that person needs us to</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> **2. Explain what the Mirror-like Wisdom means, and why a yogi with this wisdom is called the Yogi of Appearances.** **Mirror-like Wisdom**: A form of wisdom that sees all experiences as reflections of past actions, helping us dissolve ignorance and respond with clarity. With Mirror-like Wisdom we are cleaning the mirror of the mind, purifying ignorance. **Appearances:** They work very hard to understand where things come from, and they will be driven by this wisdom to be virtuous. As this virtue produces purity, we become a yogi, showing up in the world as people need us to be. Our own bodies are included in the forms we see. The most blissful way to experience our bodies is to see them appear to others exactly the way that person needs us to. **3. Explain what the Equal Wisdom means, and why a yogi with this wisdom is called the Jewelled Yogi.** **Equal Wisdom** We get to the wisdom of equality by exchanging self and others, and seeing that their needs are equal to our own. We also see that everyone is equal in deserving to be happy, and in deserving our love.* **Jewels:** They wear the jewels of wealth that come from generosity. Jewels are a sign of wealth; this yogi is covered in the wealth, which IS perfect generosity and sharing.* **4. Choose one practice from the Yogi of Appearances. How might practicing it change the way you respond in a difficult situation?** Example Answer: If I practice refraining from harm, I may pause before reacting when I feel irritated. Instead of speaking sharply or acting impulsively, I might choose restraint. This could reduce conflict and help me take care of others' well being. (Answers may vary.) **5. Why does this class emphasize ethical conduct as freedom rather than restriction?** Example Answer: Ethical conduct is presented as freedom because it directly reduces suffering and confusion. These practices are based on understanding causes and effects: positive actions lead to pleasant experiences, while harmful actions lead to suffering. By living ethically, we create freedom, clarity, and stability rather than suffering. Ethical conduct becomes a method for transforming the mind and winds, not a set of rules to follow out of obligation. **6. In this class, three new Yogis are introduced. Name them and briefly describe what distinguishes each one.** Limitless Yogi: This yogi becomes limitless in their capacity to create their perfect reality. By having accurate discrimination and understanding perfectly how things are created, we become limitless in our ability to create things. Yogi of Attainments: This yogi focuses on effort and offering—outer, inner, seed, and emptiness offerings—and develops the capacity to purely celebrate the success of others. Unshakable Yogi: Rests the mind steadily in emptiness, cultivating a blissful, stable awareness that is not disturbed by emotions, circumstances, or appearances. They are motivated by service, and steady in their commitment to inner and outer transformation. **7. Why is “making offerings” considered an ethical practice rather than a ritual obligation?** Making offerings is ethical because it directly trains the mind to reduce jealousy, attachment, and self-centeredness. Offering transforms how we relate to effort, success, and others’ happiness. By making outer, inner, seed, and emptiness offerings, we align action with wisdom and learn to act for the benefit of others rather than from comparison or pride. **8. How does maintaining healthy relationships function as part of spiritual practice?** Healthy relationships are training grounds for wisdom because they challenge us to communicate kindly, repair quickly, and remain present when emotions arise. By seeing close relationships as part of the path, we stabilize the winds and practice emptiness and compassion in real-life situations, not just during meditation. **9. What makes the mind of the Unshakable Yogi different from ordinary calm or relaxation?** The Unshakable Yogi’s mind is stable because it rests in the understanding of emptiness, not because circumstances are pleasant, calm or relaxing. Even when strong emotions or difficulties arise, the mind remains clear and undisturbed. This stability allows compassion and wisdom to arise naturally without suppression or avoidance. **10) Name the asana poses related to the vyana vayu sequence at the end of the series.** Headstand Neck Side Stretch Hug Yourself Face Massage Corpse Pose **11) What were the main lessons you learned from the story of Krishnacharya?** Student answers will vary.