Word / Phrase | Definition |
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Abhinivesha | Survival instinct |
Asanas | Postures |
Bhakti Yoga | Emphasises the devotion to the divine |
Chakras | Centers of energy, the main 7 are located between the base of your spinal column and the crown or your head |
Dhyana | Meditation |
Hatha Yoga, Ha | Ha:Sun Tha: Moon a type of yoga primarily concerned with mastering control over the physical body as a path to enlightenment |
Jnana Yoga | Emphasises questioning and meditation |
Kriya Yoga | Focuses on action and participation in life |
Mantra Yoga | Involves chanting of sounds |
Om | A mystic syllable that is used as a mantra |
Padmasana | Lotus pose Pingala- A channel on the right side of the spine through which prana moves Ida - A channel on the left side of spine through which prana moves Shushumna - The channel in the core of the spine through which prana moves |
Prana | Soul of the universe |
Pranayama | Breathing exercises |
Raja Yoga | Focuses on the control of the intellect in order to obtain enlightenment |
Samadhi | Goal of yoga, becoming aware of nothing |
Tantra | Technique |
Tantra Yoga | Made up of different rituals |
Tapas | Self-discipline |
Upanishads | Ancient scriptures of Hindu philosophy that describe the path of Jnana Yoga |
Yoga | To yoke or join together |
Yogi | One who practices yoga |
Vinyasa | Grouping of yoga postures that flow together |
Mindfulness | Process of being fully present with your thoughts. |
Reiki | Universal life force energy spiritual energy/feeling |
Mudra | Symbolic or ritual hand gestures that lock & guide energy |
Trataka | Sanskrit word meaning loo or gaze technique focusing on |
Mooladhara | Base Chakra/ enregy centre |
Swadisthana | Second or sacral chakra/ energy centre |
Manipura | Third chakra/ energy centre (Solar plexus) |
Anahata | Fourth Chakra/ energy centre (heart centre) |
Vishuddhi | Fifth Chakra/ energy centre (Throat) |
Ajna | Sixth Chakra/ energy centre (Brow/Third eye) |
Sahasrara | Seventh Chakra/ energy centre (Crown) |
Nadis | Sanskrit word for channel |
Aura | An energy field that surrounds all living things |