The Inner Energetic Landscape of Yoga Flashcards
What does bindu symbolize?
The concentrated essence of energy
In some yogic traditions, it is linked to a single point of consciousness.
What is kuṇḍalinī?
Dormant spiritual energy at the base of the spine
Awakening kuṇḍalinī is a key goal in many practices leading to transformation and enlightenment.
What are mudrās?
Symbolic gestures or specific body postures
They help regulate and direct pranic energy during meditation and yoga.
What are nāḍīs?
Subtle energy channels through which prāṇa flows
The suṣumnā is the primary channel running along the spine.
What is the suṣumnā?
The primary channel for awakened energy running along the spine
It serves as the central conduit for prāṇa.
What does Yoginī prāṇa refer to?
Specific energetic qualities or subtle pranic forces
It is associated with refined states of consciousness or the feminine divine principle.
What are cakras?
Energy centers in the body
The most well-known system describes seven chakras aligned along the spine.
