Sanskrit Terms Flashcards
Adho
Face
Ahimsa
Non-Violence
Ananda
Bliss
Anna
food or nourishment
Antara Kumbhak
Retention of breath after full inhalation
Anusara Yoga
Developed by John Friend- means “to step into the current of Divine Will”- heart oriented, spiritually inspiring, but focused on alignment
Aparigraha
Non-coveting
Ardha
Half
Asana
Third Limb: Postures
Ashtanga
Developed by K. Pattabhi Jois; 8 limbed; union of three things-posture, breathing and dristhi
Asta
Eight
Asteya
Non-stealing
Ayama
To lengthen, extend, stretch (yama=restraint or control)
Ayus
Life
Baddha
Bound
Bahya Kumbhak
Retention of breath after full exhalation
Bhakti
Devotion
Bhakti Yoga
Devotion; love, cultivating acceptance, comapssion, etc. Can be practiced through chanting mantra, kirtan, offerings
Bhastrika
Bellows breath
Bhati
To shine, via polishing or cleaning
Bhavana
Mood, feeling
Bhedana
Piercing
Bhujanga
Serpent or Snake
Bikram
Founded by Bikram Choudhury; 26 poses, two breathing exercises, 105 degree room
Brahmacharya
Continence
Chakra
Wheel or Circle
Chandra
Moon
Chandra Bhedana
Moon piercing breath
Chatur
Four
Chitta
The collective Mind: Mind, reason and Ego
Danda
A staff
Dhanu
A bow
Dharana
Concentration
Dharana
Concentration
Dharma
duty
Dharma Yoga
Based on Sri Dharma Mittra- based in all nine “classic” forms of yoga which are: Hatha, Raja, Karma, Kriya, Bhakti, Japa, Laya and Jnana, and especially the yamas and niyamas- emphasizes backbending
Dhyana
Meditation
Dhyana
Meditation
Eka
One
Forrest Yoga
Developed by ana Forrest- physical practice with emphasis on physical, mental and emotional healing- unique abdominal exercises
Go
Cow
Ha
Sun
Hala
Plow
Hasta
Hand
Hatha
Sun/Moon Balance
Hatha Yoga
All yoga comes from Hatha- come to be associated with a slower practice with no transitions- always incorporates meditations.
Ida Nadi
Starts at the Left nostril, goes up and over the back of the head down to the bottom of your spine
Integral yoga
Swami Satchidananda in the mid- 60’s stong focus on pranayama and meditation moreso than on asana
Ishvarapranidhana
Devotion
Iyengar Yoga
BKS Iyengar founded- strong attention to detail and precise alignment- and use of props
Janu
Knee
Jnana
Wisdom and knowledge- to ask- who am I
Kapala
Skull