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Yoga
Yoga Common Terms
Term | Definition |
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asana | yogic posture |
Guru | spiritual teacher |
Aum | universal chant |
Pranayama | breathing |
Prana | life energy |
Hatha | sun and moon |
mantra | chant |
Mudra | hand gesture |
Surya Namaskar | Sun Salutation |
Namaste | from my heart to your heart |
Savasana | Corpse Posture |
Yamas | Social behavior |
Niyamas | personal observances |
Chakra | a subtle energy center in the body |
Ujjayi Breath | ocean or victorious breath |
yoga | Yoke of mind body spirit |
Props | yoga tools |