Latest Yoga Terms

Hey there! I’m so excited to talk to you about Sari, one of my favorite yoga practices!..read more ⟶

Alright, buckle up, yogi amigo, because we’re about to dive into the mystical world of Samadhi...read more ⟶

So, first off, when we talk about Satguru in yoga, we’re talking about a spiritual teacher or guide who helps you on your journey towards enlightenment or self-realization...read more ⟶

Rasa is a term from Indian aesthetics that refers to the emotional flavor or essence of a work of art, literature, or performance...read more ⟶

Puja is a religious ritual performed by Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists as an act of worship towards a deity or a group of deities...read more ⟶

Yin Yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga that involves holding passive stretches for extended periods of time...read more ⟶

Prasad refers to the food offerings made to a deity as part of Hindu worship...read more ⟶

A mandala is a geometric design that represents the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism...read more ⟶

Lineage in yoga refers to the transmission of knowledge and teachings from teacher to student...read more ⟶

Hamsa Yoga is a term used in Hindu and Tantra yoga philosophy to refer to the union of the individual soul (jivatman) with the supreme soul (paramatman)...read more ⟶

In the context of yoga, the concept of “evil” refers to the negative attributes or actions that prevent an individual from reaching a state of spiritual liberation or enlightenment...read more ⟶

In Ayurvedic medicine, ether (also known as “akasha” or “akash”) is one of the five fundamental elements that make up the universe, along with air, fire, water, and earth...read more ⟶

Egoism, in yoga philosophy, refers to the identification of the self with the ego, or the false sense of self...read more ⟶

Om Namah Shivaya is a sacred Hindu mantra, or chant, that is believed to be a powerful invocation of the Hindu god Shiva...read more ⟶

Om, also spelled Aum, is a sacred sound and a spiritual symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism...read more ⟶

“Consciousness” refers to the state of being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings...read more ⟶

A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated during meditation to help focus the mind...read more ⟶

Baba Nam Kevalam (Sanskrit: बाबा नाम केवलम) is a mantra that is often used in the practice of yoga and meditation...read more ⟶

Matangi mudra is a hand gesture used in the practice of yoga and meditation...read more ⟶

Meditation is a practice in which an individual focuses their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state...read more ⟶

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with an open and non-judgmental attitude...read more ⟶