YogaWorks YTT Flashcards
Learn sanskrit root glossary excerpted from Light On Yoga
1
Q
Adho-mukha
A
Downward Facing
2
Q
Angula
A
Finger or Thumb
3
Q
Ardha
A
Half
4
Q
Asana
A
Posture
5
Q
Baddha
A
Bound
6
Q
Baka
A
Crane
7
Q
Bhuja
A
Arm or Shoulder
8
Q
Bhuja-pida
A
Pressure on the arm or shoulder
9
Q
Chandra
A
Moon
10
Q
Danda
A
Staff
11
Q
Dhanu
A
Bow
12
Q
Dwi
A
Two
13
Q
Dwi-hasta
A
Two Hands
14
Q
Dwi-pada
A
Two Feet or Legs
15
Q
Eka
A
One
16
Q
Eka-pada
A
One Leg
17
Q
Gomukha
A
Face resembling a cow
18
Q
Hasta
A
Hand
19
Q
Janu
A
Knee
20
Q
Jathara
A
Stomach/Abdomen
21
Q
Karna
A
Ear
22
Q
Kaya
A
The Body
23
Q
Kona
A
Angle
24
Q
Kurma
A
Tortoise
25
Q
Mala
A
Garland/Wreath