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vocabulary list
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asana | Asana refers to the physical postures practiced in Hatha Yoga, designed to promote strength, flexibility, and balance in the body. |
| Pranayama | Pranayama is a breathing technique in Hatha Yoga that involves controlling the breath to promote relaxation, concentration, and energy flow. |
| Mudra | Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in Hatha Yoga to channel energy flow and enhance concentration and meditation practice. |
| Bandha | Bandha refers to a specific body lock or muscular engagement used in Hatha Yoga to channel and control energy flow. |
| Chakra | Chakras 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." |
| Namaste | A 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." |
| Savasana | Savasana, also known as Corpse Pose, is a relaxation pose at the end of a yoga session for deep rest. |
| Flow | Flow in Vinyasa Yoga refers to the seamless and continuous movement between yoga poses, synchronized with the breath. |
| Asana | Asana refers to the physical postures practiced in Vinyasa Yoga, focusing on alignment, breath, and mindfulness during movement sequences. |
| Breath | Breath refers to the conscious and controlled inhalation and exhalation practiced during Vinyasa Yoga to synchronize movement and create flow. |
| Sun Salutation | Sun Salutation is a series of yoga poses performed in a flowing sequence, typically used as a warm-up in Vinyasa Yoga. |
| Pranayama | Pranayama is a Sanskrit term meaning "breath control." In Vinyasa Yoga, it refers to regulating and controlling the breath during practice. |
| Chaturanga | Chaturanga is a foundational yoga pose that involves lowering the body from a high plank position to a low plank. |
| Drishti | Drishti refers to the focused gaze or point of focus that is used during yoga practice to maintain concentration. |
| Ujjayi | Ujjayi is a breathing technique used in Vinyasa Yoga where one breathes through the nose with a slight constriction in the throat. |
| Ashtanga | Ashtanga refers to a specific style of yoga that involves a set sequence of poses performed in a flowing, dynamic manner. |
| Vinyasa | Vinyasa refers to the synchronization of breath with movement in a flowing sequence of yoga poses, linking postures together smoothly. |
| Bandhas | Bandhas are internal energy locks used in Ashtanga Yoga to control the flow of energy and enhance stability and focus. |
| Drishti | Drishti refers to a specific focal point or gaze used during yoga practice to help improve concentration and alignment. |
| Ujjayi | Ujjayi is a breathing technique used in Ashtanga Yoga where the practitioner breathes deeply through the nose with a slight constriction in the throat. |
| Mysore | Mysore refers to a traditional style of self-paced Ashtanga Yoga practice where students move through a set sequence at their own pace. |
| Primary Series | The Primary Series in Ashtanga Yoga is a set sequence of postures designed to purify the body and cultivate strength. |
| Asana | Asana refers to the physical postures practiced in Ashtanga Yoga, designed to promote strength, flexibility, and focus during meditation. |
| Hot room | A hot room in Bikram Yoga refers to a studio heated to a temperature of around 105 degrees Fahrenheit for practice. |
| 26 postures | 26 postures refer to the specific sequence of poses practiced in Bikram Yoga, each designed to target different areas of the body. |
| 2 breathing exercises | 2 breathing exercises in Bikram Yoga are Kapalbhati (skull shining breath) and Ujjayi (victorious breath), focusing on breath control and energy flow. |
| Sweat | In Bikram Yoga, "sweat" refers to the profuse sweating that occurs during the 90-minute practice in a heated room. |
| Heat | Heat in Bikram Yoga refers to the high temperature maintained in the studio to aid in flexibility and detoxification. |
| Flexibility | Flexibility in Bikram Yoga refers to the ability to move and stretch the body with ease and grace during practice. |
| Strength | Strength in Bikram Yoga refers to the physical and mental ability to hold challenging poses, improve balance, and build endurance. |
| Balance | Balance in Bikram Yoga refers to the ability to maintain stability and control while holding challenging poses and postures. |
| Kundalini | Kundalini refers to the dormant energy believed to be located at the base of the spine, awakened through Kundalini Yoga. |
| Chakras | Chakras are energy centers located along the spine in Kundalini Yoga, influencing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. |
| Mantra | A mantra in Kundalini Yoga is a sacred word, sound, or phrase repeated during meditation to focus the mind and promote spiritual growth. |
| Pranayama | Pranayama in Kundalini Yoga refers to the practice of controlled breathing techniques to regulate energy flow and increase vitality. |
| Kriya | Kriya refers to a specific sequence of actions or exercises in Kundalini Yoga designed to achieve a particular outcome or goal. |
| Meditation | Meditation in Kundalini Yoga involves focusing on specific movements, breathwork, mantras, or visualizations to achieve mental clarity and relaxation. |
| Energy centers | Energy centers, or chakras, are points of subtle energy located along the spine in Kundalini Yoga, responsible for spiritual growth. |
| Awakening | Awakening in Kundalini Yoga refers to the process of activating the dormant spiritual energy believed to reside at the base of the spine. |
| Relaxation | Relaxation in Restorative Yoga involves releasing tension in the body and mind through gentle poses and deep breathing exercises. |
| Meditation | Meditation in Restorative Yoga involves deep relaxation and mindfulness to calm the mind and release tension in the body. |
| Gentle | Gentle refers to slow, soothing movements and poses in Restorative Yoga that promote relaxation, flexibility, and stress relief. |
| Healing | Healing in Restorative Yoga refers to the process of physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration through gentle, supported poses and deep relaxation. |
| Poses | Poses in Restorative Yoga are gentle, supported postures held for an extended period to promote relaxation and stress relief. |
| Breathing | Breathing in restorative yoga involves slow, deep inhalations and exhalations to help calm the mind and relax the body. |
| Stretching | Stretching in Restorative Yoga involves gentle, prolonged holds in passive poses to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation. |
| Mindfulness | Mindfulness in Restorative Yoga involves being fully present in the moment, focusing on breath and sensations to promote relaxation. |
| Asana | Asana refers to a specific physical posture or position practiced in Yoga to promote flexibility, strength, and relaxation of the body. |
| Vinyasa | Vinyasa is a style of yoga in which poses flow together in a sequence, often coordinated with breath. |
| Pranayama | Pranayama is the practice of breath control in yoga, involving various breathing techniques to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. |
| Savasana | Savasana, also known as Corpse Pose, is a relaxation pose performed at the end of a yoga practice. |
| Downward Dog | Downward Dog is a yoga pose where the body forms an inverted V shape with hands and feet on the ground. |
| Warrior Pose | Warrior Pose is a standing yoga pose that strengthens the legs, opens the hips, and improves balance and focus. |
| Tree Pose | Tree 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. |