Word Match Game: Get To Know Yoga Vocabulary

Play the Word Match game to learn the vocabulary words from our Yoga list.


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vocabulary list

WordDefinition
AsanaAsana refers to the physical postures practiced in Hatha Yoga, designed to promote strength, flexibility, and balance in the body.
PranayamaPranayama is a breathing technique in Hatha Yoga that involves controlling the breath to promote relaxation, concentration, and energy flow.
MudraMudras are symbolic hand gestures used in Hatha Yoga to channel energy flow and enhance concentration and meditation practice.
BandhaBandha refers to a specific body lock or muscular engagement used in Hatha Yoga to channel and control energy flow.
ChakraChakras are the energy centers located along the spine, influencing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in Hatha Yoga practice.
Om"Om is a sacred mantra chanted at the beginning and end of a yoga practice, symbolizing the unity of body, mind, and spirit."
NamasteA traditional greeting in Hatha Yoga, "Namaste" is a Sanskrit word meaning "I bow to you" or "the divine in me honors the divine in you."
SavasanaSavasana, also known as Corpse Pose, is a relaxation pose at the end of a yoga session for deep rest.
FlowFlow in Vinyasa Yoga refers to the seamless and continuous movement between yoga poses, synchronized with the breath.
AsanaAsana refers to the physical postures practiced in Vinyasa Yoga, focusing on alignment, breath, and mindfulness during movement sequences.
BreathBreath refers to the conscious and controlled inhalation and exhalation practiced during Vinyasa Yoga to synchronize movement and create flow.
Sun SalutationSun Salutation is a series of yoga poses performed in a flowing sequence, typically used as a warm-up in Vinyasa Yoga.
PranayamaPranayama is a Sanskrit term meaning "breath control." In Vinyasa Yoga, it refers to regulating and controlling the breath during practice.
ChaturangaChaturanga is a foundational yoga pose that involves lowering the body from a high plank position to a low plank.
DrishtiDrishti refers to the focused gaze or point of focus that is used during yoga practice to maintain concentration.
UjjayiUjjayi is a breathing technique used in Vinyasa Yoga where one breathes through the nose with a slight constriction in the throat.
AshtangaAshtanga refers to a specific style of yoga that involves a set sequence of poses performed in a flowing, dynamic manner.
VinyasaVinyasa refers to the synchronization of breath with movement in a flowing sequence of yoga poses, linking postures together smoothly.
BandhasBandhas are internal energy locks used in Ashtanga Yoga to control the flow of energy and enhance stability and focus.
DrishtiDrishti refers to a specific focal point or gaze used during yoga practice to help improve concentration and alignment.
UjjayiUjjayi is a breathing technique used in Ashtanga Yoga where the practitioner breathes deeply through the nose with a slight constriction in the throat.
MysoreMysore refers to a traditional style of self-paced Ashtanga Yoga practice where students move through a set sequence at their own pace.
Primary SeriesThe Primary Series in Ashtanga Yoga is a set sequence of postures designed to purify the body and cultivate strength.
AsanaAsana refers to the physical postures practiced in Ashtanga Yoga, designed to promote strength, flexibility, and focus during meditation.
Hot roomA hot room in Bikram Yoga refers to a studio heated to a temperature of around 105 degrees Fahrenheit for practice.
26 postures26 postures refer to the specific sequence of poses practiced in Bikram Yoga, each designed to target different areas of the body.
2 breathing exercises2 breathing exercises in Bikram Yoga are Kapalbhati (skull shining breath) and Ujjayi (victorious breath), focusing on breath control and energy flow.
SweatIn Bikram Yoga, "sweat" refers to the profuse sweating that occurs during the 90-minute practice in a heated room.
HeatHeat in Bikram Yoga refers to the high temperature maintained in the studio to aid in flexibility and detoxification.
FlexibilityFlexibility in Bikram Yoga refers to the ability to move and stretch the body with ease and grace during practice.
StrengthStrength in Bikram Yoga refers to the physical and mental ability to hold challenging poses, improve balance, and build endurance.
BalanceBalance in Bikram Yoga refers to the ability to maintain stability and control while holding challenging poses and postures.
KundaliniKundalini refers to the dormant energy believed to be located at the base of the spine, awakened through Kundalini Yoga.
ChakrasChakras are energy centers located along the spine in Kundalini Yoga, influencing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
MantraA mantra in Kundalini Yoga is a sacred word, sound, or phrase repeated during meditation to focus the mind and promote spiritual growth.
PranayamaPranayama in Kundalini Yoga refers to the practice of controlled breathing techniques to regulate energy flow and increase vitality.
KriyaKriya refers to a specific sequence of actions or exercises in Kundalini Yoga designed to achieve a particular outcome or goal.
MeditationMeditation in Kundalini Yoga involves focusing on specific movements, breathwork, mantras, or visualizations to achieve mental clarity and relaxation.
Energy centersEnergy centers, or chakras, are points of subtle energy located along the spine in Kundalini Yoga, responsible for spiritual growth.
AwakeningAwakening in Kundalini Yoga refers to the process of activating the dormant spiritual energy believed to reside at the base of the spine.
RelaxationRelaxation in Restorative Yoga involves releasing tension in the body and mind through gentle poses and deep breathing exercises.
MeditationMeditation in Restorative Yoga involves deep relaxation and mindfulness to calm the mind and release tension in the body.
GentleGentle refers to slow, soothing movements and poses in Restorative Yoga that promote relaxation, flexibility, and stress relief.
HealingHealing in Restorative Yoga refers to the process of physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration through gentle, supported poses and deep relaxation.
PosesPoses in Restorative Yoga are gentle, supported postures held for an extended period to promote relaxation and stress relief.
BreathingBreathing in restorative yoga involves slow, deep inhalations and exhalations to help calm the mind and relax the body.
StretchingStretching in Restorative Yoga involves gentle, prolonged holds in passive poses to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation.
MindfulnessMindfulness in Restorative Yoga involves being fully present in the moment, focusing on breath and sensations to promote relaxation.
AsanaAsana refers to a specific physical posture or position practiced in Yoga to promote flexibility, strength, and relaxation of the body.
VinyasaVinyasa is a style of yoga in which poses flow together in a sequence, often coordinated with breath.
PranayamaPranayama is the practice of breath control in yoga, involving various breathing techniques to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
SavasanaSavasana, also known as Corpse Pose, is a relaxation pose performed at the end of a yoga practice.
Downward DogDownward Dog is a yoga pose where the body forms an inverted V shape with hands and feet on the ground.
Warrior PoseWarrior Pose is a standing yoga pose that strengthens the legs, opens the hips, and improves balance and focus.
Tree PoseTree Pose, or Vrksasana, is a standing balance pose in yoga where one foot is rooted to the ground while the other foot is placed on the inner thigh.
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