Alphabetical Sanskrit Glossary in Sanskrit to English. Hundreds of translations of Yoga related terms and Terminology.
A
a = negative particle meaning “non” as in “non-violence”
abhaya = freedom from fear
abhinivesa = Instinctive clinging to life and the fear that one may be cut off from all by death
abhyantara = inhalation, Internal
abhyasa = constant and determined study or practice
acharya = teacher; one who has studied the texts, has practiced the methods, has achieved the results and is capable of communicating them
adhah = down, lower
adhara = support
adhikara = fitness; a set of criteria that determines whether a student is fit to follow the methods of a particular school of yoga, determined by the student’s current level of spiritual growth
adhimataratama = the supreme one, the highest
adhimatra = beyond measure, superior
adho mukha = having the face downward
adi parva = the first chapter of Mahabharata
adisvara = the primeval Lord; an epithet of Siva
aditi = the mother of the gods, know as Adityas
aditya = son of Aditi or gods
advaita = non-duality of the Universal Spirit with the individual soul
advaita vedanta = Upanishadic philosophy founded by Acharya Gaudapada and developed by Acharya Shankara that propounds unqualified monism, holding that the individual self (atman) and the deep reality (Brahman) are identical
agama = testimony or proof of an acceptable authority when the source of knowledge has been checked and found trustworthy
Agasthiyar = Hindu Sage, one of the first Siddhars
agni = fire
ahamkara = ego or egotism; literally “the I-Maker”, the state that ascertains “I know”, egoity; the source of identification as “I” or as the one who owns a perception; to to be mistaken with Freudian term “ego”, false pride
ahimsa = non violence; the word has not merely the negative and restrictive meaning of “non-killing or non-violence”, but the positive and comprehensive meaning of “love embracing all creation”
ajapa-mantra = unconscious repetitive prayer; every living creature unconsciously breathes the prayer “So’ham” (Sah = He, the Universal Spirit; aham = am I) with each inward breath and with each outgoing breath prayes “Hamsah” (aham = I am; Sah = He, the Universal Spirit)
ajna = to command
ajna chakra = energy or command chakra, energy centre/the nerve plexus located between the eye brows, the third eye, the seat of command, the sixth chakra
akarna = near the ear
akasha = space, ether
akrodha = freedom from anger
akshara = syllable
akuncha = contraction or bend
alabdha bhumikalva = indisposition
alabhdha-bhumikatva = failure to attain firm ground or continuity in practice, feeling that it is not possible to see reality, not able to hold on to what has been undertaken
alamba = a prop or support
alasya = idleness, sloth, apathy, laziness
allopathic medicine = western medicine, which focusses on a specific disease or problem and treats it
amanaska = the mind which is free from thoughts and desires
amrita = elixir, the nectar of immortality
ana = breath
anahata = unstruck
anahata chakra = spiritual heart chakra, energy centre situated near the heart, the nervous plexus situated in the cardiac region, the fourth chakra
ananda = joy, happiness, bliss, ecstasy
anandamaya kosha = the sheath of bliss, the fifth sheath of existence, the most important of the 5 sheaths of the body, reached by the practice of yoga
ananta = infinite, without end; a name of Visnu as also of Visnu’s couch, the serpent Sesa
ananta-padmanabha = a name of Visnu
anatara = within, interior
anatara kumbhaka = suspension of breath after full inhalation
anavasthitattva = instability to continue the practices feeling that it is not necessary to continue as he thinks that he has reached the highest state of Sahmadhi
andar (antar) = between
anga = limb, points, step, the body; a limb or a part of the body; a constituent part
angamejayatva = unsteadiness or tremor of the body
angustha (angula) = finger or digit, the thumb
anjali = hands held together as in prayer
anjali-mudra = the gesture of anjali
anjana = name of the mother of Hanuman, a powerful Monkey chief
Anjaneya = son of Anjani (Hanuman’s mother’s maiden name is Anjani)
anna kosa = stomach
annamaya kosha = anatomical sheath, one of the 5 sheaths of the body
antara = internal
antara-kumbhaka = internal retention of breath, suspension of breath with empty lungs
antaranga sadhana = the internal inward quest, emotional and mental discipline of the soul, gained through following the eight limbs or steps of yoga, by which the mind is brought under control and the senses are liberated from the bondage of objects of desire
antaratma = the Supreme Soul residing in the heart of man
antaratma sadhana = Practice concerning the innermost quest of the soul by means of Dharana (concentration) , Dhyana (meditation) and Sahmadhi
anuloma = with the hair, with the grain, regular; in a natural order, refers to movement or breathing
anumana = an inference
anusaswami (anusasanam) = discipline
apana = not yet integrated, a type of prana; the vital energy (vital air) that moves in the sphere of the lower abdomen and flows downward out of the body, controlling the function of excretion (elimination of urine and faeces)
apana = pelvis or lower abdomen, vital downward energy current
apana-vayu = the neurological force operating on the lower abdomen
apanasana = pelvic floor yoga pose
aparigraha = non-greediness, freedom from greed, desire, hoarding or collecting
apsaras = a celestial nymph and dancer whose duty is to use her erotism to distract rishis from their ascetic practices, thus restoring the balance of the universe
apunya = vice or demerit
arambhavastha = beginner’s stage of yoga
Arani = Hindu Goddess of Fire
arania = wild animal
ardha = half
Arjuna = the mighty bowman and hero in the Mahabharata, a Pandava prince, who metaphorically represents the lower or phenomenal self
arthaveda = the Upaveda (ancillary Veda) pertaining to economy
asamprajnata = objectless samadhi; super-cognitive samadhi
asana = a physical posture, the third limb or stage of yoga, originally this meant “meditation posture” or “seat”
asana siddhi = perfection in a yogic pose
asana sthiti = the basic “home” position of an asana
ashrama = the hermitage of an ascetic; also the four stages of life, that is brahmacharya, grhasta, vanaprashta and sannyasin
ashta (asta, astau) = eight
ashtadhyayi = the treatise on Sanskrit grammar authored by Panini
Ashtanga Yoga (Astanga Yoga) = “eight-limbed union”: the eightfold yoga of Patanjali, consistig of 8 aspects: moral discipline (yama), self-restraint (niyama), posture (asana), breath control (pranayama), sensory withdrawal (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana) and ecstasy (samadhi) leading to liberation (kaivalya)/self-realization through practice that was revived in modern days by Shri T. Krishnamacharya
Ashtavakra (Astavakara) = one having eight bends (crooked in eight places), in reference to a Hindu Sage who was born with 8 physical deformities in his body, and went on to become a spiritual preceptor of King Janaka of Mithila
ashva (asva) = horse
ashva sanchala = horse, riding posture
asmita = literally, I-am-ness, ego, egoism, egotism or individuality; one of the five forms of suffering; also the form of objective samadhi that arises when pure I-am-ness is witnessed
asteya = non-stealing, freedom from avarice
astra = a missile, an arrow released with a magical incantation
astral body = the vehicle of the spirit, corresponding with the mind; higher than the physical body, but below the casual body
asura = a demon or anti-god; a powerful being overcome by the tamas guna
asvini-mudra = the contraction of the anal sphincter muscles; it is so called because it brings to the mind the image of a horse excreting
atharvaveda = one of the four Vedas
atma satkam = a group of six verses written by Sankaracharya describing the soul in the state of Sahmadhi
atman = individual soul, the true self, consciousness; the term Vedanta uses instead of purusha
atmiyata = the feeling of oneness, as a mother’s feeling for her children
avabhinna = broken
avastha = state or condition of the mind
avatara = divine manifestation
avatara = divine manifestation, descent, advent or incarnation of God; there are ten avataras of Visnu: Matsya (the Fish), Kurma (the Tortoise), Varaha (the Boar), Narasimha (the Man-Lion), Vamana (the Dwarf), Parasurama, Rama (hero of epic Ramayana), Krishna (hero of the epic Mahabharata, who related the Bhagavad Gita), Balarama and Kalki
avidya = ignorance, incorrect comprehension
avirati = desire for sensual satisfaction, sensuality
ayama = expansion or distribution of energy, length, extension; it also conveys the idea of restraint, control and stopping
ayurveda = ancient Indian medicine, one of the four subsidiary Vedas (Upavedas)
B
baddha = bound
bahiranga = external quest
bahiranga-sadhana = one of 3 yogic disciplines comprising the practice of ethics
bahya = external, exhalation
bahya kumbhaka = suspension of breath after full exhalation when the lungs are completely empty, Retention of breath following exhalation
baka = crane, heron, a wading bird
bala = young, childish, not fully grown
Bali = name of a demon king
bandha = a bond, tying, energetic lock, contraction, bondage or fetter, a posture in which certain organs or body parts are contracted and controlled
bandhuk = four petaled flower
beda abeda = identity-in-difference doctrine; a doctrine held by Ramanuja that states that the individual soul is identical with the Supreme Being in the fact that it is pure consciousness, yet different in that the Supreme Being is omnipotent and the soul is not
Benu = the mythological bird of ancient Egypt symbolic of rebirth and creation, also associated with the Sun
bhadra = peaceful or auspicious
bhaga = strength
Bhagavad Gita = one of India’s most beloved and sacred texts, the divine song of the Lord, the most influential of all shastras; the epic story of Arjuna, a warrior prince who confronts moral dilemmas through sacred dialogues with Krishna (one of Lord Vishnu’s Avatars) and is lead to a better understanding of reality by learning the teachings of Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta
bhagavan = lord; venerable, holy
Bhagavata Purana = also called Shrimad Bhagavatam, a Purana that deals with devotion to the Supreme Being in the form of Lord Vishnu and describes some of the avataras of Vishnu, including Krishna
Bhagiratha (Bhagirata) = a legendary king who created the river Ganges as an Earthly manifestation of the Goddess Ganga
bhairava = terrible, gruesome, formidable; one of the fierce manifestations of Siva
bhakti = devotion, worship or love; from “bhaj”, “to divide”, the belief that there is an eternal divide between the Supreme Being and the world that cannot be overcome through knowledge, and hence the Supreme Being must be met with an attitude of devotion
bhakti marg = path or practice of love and devotion
bhakti marga = the way or path to realization through adoration of a personal god
bhakti yoga = yoga of love; practice of sincere, heartfelt devotion to the divine (Supreme Being) is the primary focus of Bhakti Yoga
bhangi = position
Bharadvaja (Bharadwaja) = a Vedic rishi, great warrior described in the Mahabharata, Pindola Bharadvaja was one of four Arhats asked by Buddha to stay on earth to propagate Buddhist law or Dharma
bharanti carshana = false knowledge
bharman = load, nourishment, care, burden, maintenance load
bhastrika = bellows used in a furnace; bhastrika is a type of pranayama where air is forcibly drawn in and out as in a blacksmith’s bellows
bhati = light, lustre
bhaya = fear
bhedana = piercing, breaking through, passing through
bheka = a frog
bherunda = terrible, frightful; it also means a species of a bird or a name of a yogi
bhiranga sadhana = the outward quest of the soul for its Maker; the first three stages of Yoga, namely Yama, Niyama and Asana, are the outward quest and keep the seeker in harmony with his fellow men and nature
bhoga = consummation, experience, bondage, enjoyment; an object of pleasure
bhoktr = one who enjoys or experiences
bhramari = a type of pranayama (breathing technique) where during exhalation a soft humming sound like a murmuring of a bee is made; Bee Breath
Bhranti darshana = false ideas, delusions, erroneous (bhranti) vision or knowledge (darsana)
bhu = land
bhudana = the donation of land
bhuja = arm or shoulder
bhuja-pida = pressure on the arm or shoulder
bhujamadya = elbow
bhujanga (bhujagga) = serpent, snake
bhumika = stage; the stage of evolution of a practitioner, which determines his fitness (adhikara) for a particular practice
bhumikatva = firm ground
bhuta shuddhi = elemental purification; the traditional way of involving by dissolving each element (bhuta) into the next higher element, thus climbing up the ladder of chakras
bidala = cat
bija = seed or germ
bija akshara = root syllable; a mantra related to a particular chakra and element
bija-mantra = a mystical syllable with a sacred prayer repeated mentally during pranayama, and the seed thus planted in the mind germinates into one-pointedness
bindu (bindhu) = seed, point, dot, the creative potency of anything where all energies are focused, the third eye
bindu kosa = prostate
bitila = cow
Brahma = a five-headed first deity of the Hindu Trinity; the Supreme Being, the creator; responsible for the creation of the world, he is the first being to appear at the dawn of each universe to create it based of its subconscious conditioning – the Brahma of the present universe is called Prajapati (progenitor), the predecessor of humankind
brahma sirsha astra = Brahma’s head missile, the most destructive of all missiles
Brahma Sutra = principal treatise of the Vedanta, authored by Rishi Vyasa
brahma-randhra = an aperture in the crown of the head through which the soul is said to leave the body at death
Brahma-vidya = the knowledge of the Supreme Spirit, an alternative name for Jnana Yoga; a Jnanin aims to recognize the identity between his self (atman) and the infinite consciousness (Brahmin)
brahmachari = a religious student vowed to celibacy and abstinence; one who is constantly moving (charin) in Brahman (The Supreme Spirit); one who sees divinity in all
brahmacharya = chastity or teacher of the soul, abstinence, a life of celibacy, religious study and self-restraint, recognition of Brahma in everything
brahmamuhurta = time of Brahma
Brahman = the absolute, or divinity itself, infinite consciousness, universal soul, , deep reality, the reality that cannot be reduced to a deeper layer; the Supreme Being, the cause of the Universe, the all pervading spirit of the Universe
brahmana kriya = expansion, inhalation
brahmandaprana = cosmic breath
brahmarandhra = hole for the soul, gate of Brahman; the upper end of Sushumna
Brahmarsi = a Brahmin sage
brahmin = one who serves God through his spirit; also a member of the priest caste
brhad aranyaka upanishad = literally, “forest dweller Upanishad”; the oldest and most revered Upanishad
Buddha = enlightened one
buddhi = intellect, seat of intelligence, reason, discrimination, judgement
buddhi yoga = yoga of intellect; a term generally applied to Samkhya
C
camatkara = wonderful, spectacular, miraculous
chatush = four times
chatushpada = quadruped
chakora = a type of bird like a partridge (Greek partridge), moonbeam bird, said to feed on moonbeams
chakra = literally, a wheel or circle, the wheel of a wagon; metaphorically, psycho-energetic subtle centres of the subtle body in which energy flows, located along the spine, believed to transform cosmic energy into spiritual energy when activated. Energy (prana) is said to flow in the human body through three main channels (nadis), namely, Susumna, Pingala and Ida; Susumna is situated inside the spinal columnl Pingala and Ida start respectively from the right and the left nostrils, move up to the crown of the head and course downwards to the base of the spine. These two nadis intersect with each other and also the Susumna. These junctions of the nadis are known as chakras of the fly-wheels which regulate the body mechanism. The important chakras are: (a) Muladhara (mula = root, source; adhara = support, vital part) situated in the pelvis, above the anus; (b) Svadhisthana (sva = vital force, soul; adhisthana = seat of abode) situated above the organs of gestation; (c) Manipuraka (manipura = navel) situated in the navel; (d) Manas (mind) and (e) Surya (the Sun) which are situated between the navel and the heart; (f) Anahata (= unbeaten) situated in the cardiac area; (g) Visuddha (= pure) situated in the pharyngeal region; (h) Ajna (= command) situated between the eyebrows; (i) Sahasrara (= a thousand) which is called a thousand petalled lotus in the cerebral cavity; and (j) Lalata (= forehead) which is at the top of the forehead.
chalana = to churn
chandas = the Vedanga (Vedic Limb) pertaining to meter
chandra (candra) = moon
chapa = bow, rainbow, arc
charaka samhita = treatise on Ayuverda; the author Charaka is said to be an incarnation of Patanjali
chatur (chatuari, chatura) = four
chidambaram = a place of pilgrimage in South India; (chit = consciousness, ambara = atmosphere or dress); a name of God, who covers all with His consciousness
chikitsa = therapy
chin-mudra = “consciousness seal”, a hand gesture in meditation, which is formed by bringing the tips of the index finger and thumb together, while the remaining fingers are kept straight
chit = consciousness
chitsabha = hall of consciousness
chitta = consciousness which comprises mind, intellect, the restraint of consciousness; a mind in its total or collective sense, being composed of three categories: (a) mind, having the faculty of attention, selection and rejection; (b) reason, the decisive state which determines the distinction between things and (c) ego, the I-maker; the aggregate of intellect (buddhi), egoity (ahamkara) and thinking agent (manas)
chittavritti (chitta-vritti, chitta vritti) = an imbalance of the mental state, fluctuations of the mind, movement of the consciousness; a course of behaviour, mode of being, condition or mental state
cibi = chin
circadian rhythms = the physiological rhythms people experience throughout the course of a 24 hour day
D
dadhicha = a celebrated sage, who donated his bones to the Gods; from these bones was fashioned a thunderbolt, with which Indra, the kind of the gods, slew the demon Vrtra.
daitya = a son of Diti; a demon
Daksa = a celebrated prajapati, a lord of celestials beings
daksina = the right side
damani = a layer within a nadi or channel for the passage of energy
danava = a demon
danda = stick, staff (refers to the spine)
danda samarpana = lying prostrate like a stick
dandaka = the forest region in the Deccan between the rivers Narmada and Godavari
darshana = view, system of philosophy. The darshanas are divided into orthodox and heterodox, depending on whether they accept or reject the authority of the Vedas. The orthodox darshanas are Samkhya (rational inquiry), Yoga (science of the mind), Mimamsa (science of action), Nyaya (logic), Vaiseshika (cosmology) and Vedanta (analysis of the Upanishads. These darshanas ideally don’t compete with each other but solve different problems. The yoga master T. Krishnamacharya had degrees in all six systems. The heterodox darshanas are Jaina (Janism), Baudha (Buddhism) and Charvaka (materialism). A special case is Tantra, which is neither accepted as orthodox, nor seen as heterodox. Shankara was probably the last human being to have mastered all ten systems of philosophy.
dasa = ten
daurmanasya = despair, dejection
deva = celestial being, divine image, or divine form; often translated as “god”
devadatta = one of the vital airs which provides for the intake of extra oxygen in a tired body by causing a yawn
devanagari = City of the Gods; the script used to write Sanskrit
devananda = delight of the gods, god’s joy
devi sarasvati = the goddess of learning, art and speech
dhananyaya = one of the vital airs which remains in the body even after death, and sometimes bloats up a corpse
dhanu (dhanura) = bow
dhanurveda = the Upaveda (ancillary Veda) pertaining to military science
dharana = concentration, 6th limb of Astanga yoga, orienting the mind toward a single point
dharma = “bearer”: a term signifying law, virtue, righteousness
dharma = characteristic, attribute; righteousness, virtue
dharma shastra = scripture dealing with right action
dhenu = a cow
dhr = to hold, to support, to maintain
dhyana = generally translated as meditation, freedom from attachments, an ongoing stream of awareness from the meditator toward the object of meditation and of information from the object toward the meditator; the seventh limb of Ashtanga yoga
dhyana-yoga = yoga of meditation
dik = a bird
diti = the mother of the demons, also called Daityas
dosa = constitution
doshas = in Ayuverda, three constitution types of the body, that is vata, pitta and kapha
drishti = focal point, perception or looking place, “view” or “sight”: yogic gazing, such as at the tip of the nose or the spot between the eyebrows
drona = the preceptor of the Pandava and Kaurava princes in the arts of war, especially archery; he was the son of sage Bharadvaja
Dronacharya = son of the Sage of Bharadvaja and a major character in the epic Mahabharata
duhkha = pain, sorrow, grief, suffering, misery
dur = difficult
Durvasa = a very irascible, notoriously angry, sage
dve (dwi) = two
dvesa (dvesha) = hate, dislike, repugnance, refusal
dvija = twice-born
dwi-hasta = two hands
dwi-pada = two feet or legs
E
eka (ekam) = one
eka-pada (ekapada) = one leg, one-legged, one-footed
eka-tattvabhyasa = the study of the single element, the Supreme Spirit that pervades the innermost self of all beings
ekagra = one/single pointedness or a focussed state of mind (eka = one, agra = foremost) fixed on one object or point only; closely tentative, where the mental faculties are all focused on a single object
ekagra chita = single-pointed mind, the mind fit to practice higher yoga
ekagrata = one-pointedness
ekuna = minus one
G
gaja = elephant
Galava = the pupil or son of Viswamitra
gana = a troop of demi-gods, who were Siva’s attendants
ganda = the cheek or side of the face including the temple
gandha = subtle earth element; quantum of (tanmatra) earth; smell
gandha-bherunda = a species of bird, also two-headed mythological bird that embodies immense powers and destructive forces
gandharvaveda = the Upaveda (ancillary Veda) pertaining to music
Ganesha = the first son of Lord Shica and the Great Goddess Uma Parvati, the keeper of the gateway to heaven
Ganga = the river Ganges, the most sacred river in India
garbha = an infant, womb, fetus
garbha kosa = uterus
garbha pinda (grabha-pinda) = fetus, embryo in the womb
Garuda = Hindu Deity, half-man half-eagle, fierce bird of prey, vehicle (vahana) of Lord Vishnu, king of birds; Garuda is represented as a vehicle of Vishnu and as having a white face, an aquiline beak, red wings and a golden body
gayatri = the most sacred of all mantras, conceived by the Rishi Vishvamitra
ghatavastha = intermediate stage of yoga, when the mind and body learn to move together
Gheranda = author of Gheranda Samhita, an important text on Hatha Yoga which he taught to Chanda Kapali.
Gheranda Samhita = a tantric treatise describing Hatha Yoga written by the sage Gheranda in the 15th century
Gitananda = a well-known Yogi, living in the 20th century CE
go = cow
godha = iguana
gomukha = cow face, face resembling a cow, cow head; it is also a kind of musical instrument, narrow at one end and broad at the other, like a face of a cow
Goraksa (Goraksha, Gorakshanath) = an 11th to 12th Century Hindu Nath Yogi, one of Matsyendranath’s two most important disciples; tending to or breeding cattle, cowherd
gotra = a family, race, lineage
govinda = a cowherd; also, a name of Lord Krishna, who was when young, hidden in a rural village to escape the murderous wrath of his uncle Kamsa
graiva = a chain worn around a neck of an elephant, necklace or collar
granthi = knot
gu = first syllable in the word “guru” meaning darkness
gulma = a spleen
guna = a quality, an ingredient or constituent of nature, the three primary qualities existing in the universe or strands of prakrti that form, through their various intertwinings, all phenomena; the three gunas are rajas, tamas and sattva
gunatita = one who is freed from and gone beyond or crossed the three gunas of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
guru = “he who is heavy, weighty”, a spiritual teacher or preceptor, one who illumines the darkness of spiritual doubt, one who hands down a system of knowledge to a disciple, heavy one or dark/light, dispeller of darkness, one who helps to gain knowledge
guru-sishya parampara = the tradition of teaching dating back centuries, where a Guru imparts his knowledge to his students
gurumukha = direct from the preceptor
H
ha = first syllable of the word “hatha”, which is composed of the syllables “ha” meaning “the Sun” and “tha” meaning “the Moon”; the object of Hatha Yoga is to balance the flow of solar and lunar energy in the human system
hala = plow
hamsa (hansa) = a swan; a metaphor for the soul; a vehicle of Lord Brahma; the name of the mantra by which prakrti permeates the universe, also refers to the breath as it moves within the body
hamsah = “I am He, the Universal Spirit”, the unconscious repetitive prayer that goes on with each exhalation within every living creature throughout life
Hanuman = a powerful monkey chief, a mythological entity, of extraordinary strength and prowess, whose exploits are celebrated in the epic Ramayana; he was the son of Anjana and Vayu, the God of wind, monkey-god, hero of Ramayana, ego-less superhero and perfect devotee, who resembles a monkey leaping
hanumat = having large jaws, a monkey chief
hasta = hand
hastasana = forward stretch of the arms
hatha = force; the word “hatha” is used adverbially in the sense of “forcibly” or “against one’s will”; hatha-yoga is so called because it prescribes rigorous discipline in order to find union with the Supreme
Hatha Yoga = “Forceful Yoga”, a major branch of yoga, developed by Goraksha and other adepts c. 1000-1100CE, emphasizing the physical aspects of the transformative path, notably postures (asana), cleansing techniques (shodhana) and breath (pranayama); literally, sun/moon yoga (“ha” means “sun”, “tha” means “moon”), it emphasizes balancing the solar and lunar energy channels in the body. Hatha Yoga shifted the focus away from the mysticism and philosophy of the older Upanishadic types of yoga toward using the body as a tool; combines opposing forces to achieve balance, sighting the soul through the restraint of energy, yoga concerned with mastering control over the physical body as a path to enlightenment (self-realization)
Hatha Yoga Pradipika = treatise on yoga compiled in the 12th century by the sage Svatmarama
hatha-vidya = the science of Hatha-yoga
Hatha-yoga-pradipika (Hathayoga Pradipika) = a celebrated textbook on Hatha-yoga written by Svatmarama
Himalaya = abode of ice and snow, Himalaya Mountains is a range of mountains located immediately north of the Indian subcontinent.
himsa = violence, killing
Hindola = Hindu Religious Festival associated with baby Krishna being rocked in a decorated swing
Hiranya-kasipu = a celebrated demon king, slain by Visnu to save Prahlada, his devotee
hrdaya = heart; the core of all phenomena, which according to Vedanta is consciousness; if a term is used in an anatomical instruction, it refers to the core of the ribcage
hridaya kosa = heart
I
ida = a nadi, a channel through which prana moves, starting from the left nostril, then moving to the crown of the head and thence descending to the base of the spine on the left side; in its course it conveys lunar energy and so is called chandra nadi – “channel of the lunar energy”; ascossiated with pale or blue (left/feminine)
Indra = ruler, lord of thunder, king of the heavens
indriya = an organ of sense
indriya-jaya = conquest, restraint or mastery of the senses by controlling desires
indudala = crescent moon
ishtadevata = meditation deity; a personal projection that enables one to establish a devotional relationship to the Supreme Being
Ishvara (Isvara) = God, the Supreme Being, Brahman, with form
ishvara-pranidhana = one of the niyamas; centering on the divine, devotion or surrender to God, dedication to the Lord of one’s actions and one’s will
itihasas = scriptures that deal with what once was, history: the Mahabharata, the Ramayana and the Yoga Vashishta
J
jagat guru = a world teacher; an epithet given to teachers such as Shankaracharya or Ramanujacharya
jagrata-avastha = the complete awareness of the state of the mind
jaladhara-bandha = a posture where the neck and throat are contracted ad the chin is rested in the notch between the collar bones
jalandhara = net in the stream
jalandhara bandha (jalandharabandha) = a bandha that locks the throat, chin lock; straightening the back of the neck by keeping your head straight while slightly receding your chin; a yoga pose where the neck and throat are contracted and the chin is rested in the notch between the collar-bones at the top of the breast-bone
jamuna = a tributary of the Ganges
Janaka = a famous philosopher king if Videha or Mithila
janu = knee
japa = repeating a mantra over and over for the purpose of clearing the mind
jathara (jatara) = stomach, belly or the interior of anything
jathara-parivartana = an action of an asana (yoga pose) in which the abdomen is made to move to and fro
jaya = conquest, victory; it also means control, mastery
jihva bandha = the tongue lock
jiva = a living being, a creature, phenomenal self; an image of oneself that is formed through contact with the manifold phenomena of material and subtle world; not the true self
jivana = life
jivana prayatna = literally effort of life; breathing
jivana-mukta = a person who is emancipated during his lifetime by true knowledge of the Supreme Spirit
jivana-mukti = the emancipated state
jivatma = the individual self
jnana = sacred knowledge of self, wisdom derived from meditation on the higher truths of religion and philosophy, which teaches a man how to understand his own nature
jnana marg (jnana marga) = path of knowledge (realization) whereby the seeker learns to discriminate between the real and the unreal
Jnana Yoga = the emphasis is on questioning, contemplation and meditation as a path to enlightenment, yoga that seeks to teach the identity of the individual self (atman) and the infinite consciousness (Brahman)
jnana-mudra = the genture of the hand where the tip of the index finger is brought in contact with the tip of the thumb, while the remaining three fingers are kept extended; the gesture is a symbol of knowledge (jnana); the index finger is the symbol of the individual soul, the thumb signifies the Supreme Universal Soul, and the union of these two symbolizes true knowledge
jnanendriya = hearing, touch, sight, taste and smell
jnanin = knower; specifically, a knower of self
jyotisha = the Vedanga (Vedic Limb) pertaining to astrology
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kadga = a sacrificial sword
Kagola (Kahola) = the father of the sage Astavakra
Kailasa = a mountain peak in the Himalayas, considered as the abode of Siva
kaivalya = freedom or eternal emancipation
kaivalya-pada = the fourth and last part of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra dealing with Absolution
kaka = crow
Kala Bhairava = Shiva in his terrible or gruesome form as Destroyer of the Universe
kalakuta = a world poison, which appeared during the churning of the ocean by the devas (gods) and asuras (demons) and was imbibed by Lord Shiva to save the world from destruction
Kali = Hindu Goddess of Time and Change
kali yuga = the current age, the age of darkness, which started 3102 BCE with the death of Lord Krishna, the shortest of all ages just more than 432 000 years long
kalidasa = the most renowned dramatist and poet in Sanskrit literature, whose work “Sakuntala” is universally respected
kalpa = the Vedanga (Vedic Limb) pertaining to ritual
kama = desire, lust; name of the god of Passion
kama-dhenu (kamadhenu) = the heavenly celestial cow yielding/fulfilling all desires, a symbol of giving and fertility
kama-rupa = the seat of the genitals, so named after Kama, the god of passion
Kamala = Hindu Goddess of Wealth, “One of the Lotus”
Kamalamuni = one of the 18 Siddhars believed to be over 4 thousand years old
kanda = a bulbous root, a knot, egg, stem, stalk, trunk; the kanda is a round shape of about four inches situated twelve inches above the anus and near the navel, where the three main nadis – Susumna, Ida and Pingala – unite and separate; it is covered as if with a soft white piece of cloth
kandas = portions; divisions of the Vedas
kantham bhitwa = opening your throat when chanting
kanyakubja = an ancient city and country situated on a tributary of the Ganges, now called Kanoja
kapala = skull
kapalabhati = bellow-like breathing technique with sharp, quick inhalations and exhalations; a cleansing ritual for the respiratory tract, lungs and sinuses; Skull Shining
kapalika = a skull carrier; a sect worshipping Lord Shiva
kapha = embrace, keep together, water; one of the three Ayurvedic constitution types, sometimes translated as “phlegm”
kapila = a sage or Rishi, the founder of the Sankhya system, one of the six orthodox systems of Hindu philosophy, noted in the Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavata Purana as a manifestation of the Supreme Being
kapinjala = a kind of partridge, the chataka bird, which is supposed to drink only raindrops
kapota = dove, pigeon
kapya = monkey
karana sharia = casual body, body of knowledge and intelligence, one of the 3 layers of the body
karanda = sort of duck
karani = making, doing
karma (karma law) = “action”, activity of any kind, including ritual acts; said to be binding only so long as engaged in a self-centered way; the law of cause and effect, or the movement toward balanced consciousness – everything that you do, say or think has an immediate effect on the universe that will reverberate back to you in some way
karma marg = path of selfless service without thought of reward
karma yoga (karma-yoga) = yoga of action, path to enlightenment is through selfless acts and service to others, the achievement of union with the Supreme Universal Soul through action; in its original Vedic sense, Karma Yoga is any yoga that employs ritualistic action, such as asana, meditation, or mantra, to produce spiritual gain. The term excludes Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga, which are thought to operate beyond spiritual gain
karma-kanda of the Veda = the portion of the Veda that deals with action
karma-marga = the way of an active man towards realization through action
karmashaya = karmic storehouse; place where the effects of our actions are stored
karmendriya = organs of excretion, generation, hands, feet and speech
karna = the ear; also one of the heroes in the Mahabharata
karna-pida = pressure around the ear, blocked ears
Kartikeya = the god of war, a general of the celestial army, also known as Murugan, Ayeppa, Subhramaniam, Kurmara, or Skanda; he is the second son of Lord Shiva and the Great Goddess Uma Parvati, and is so called because he was reared by the Krttikas, the Pleiades, each six of whom fed him at her breast (san = six, mukha – mouth or face); the story of his birth is told by Kalidasa in his epic “Kumara-sambhava”
karuna = compassion, pity, tenderness; it also implies devoted action to alleviate the suffering of the afflicted ones
Karya sharira = Gross body, one of the three layers of the body
Kashyapa = an ancient Hindu sage, husband of Aditi and Diti; he is one of the lords or progenitors of living things
katha sarit sagara = a collection of Indian folk-tails and fables, attributed to Somadeva
Kathopanishad = ancient text circa 300-400 BC, one of the principal Upanishads in verse and in the form of a dialogue between the seeker Nachiketa and Yama, the god of Death
kauravas = descendants of Kuru, who fought the fratricidal Mahabharata war with their cousins Pandavas
kaya = the body
kayaklesa = positions and activities that are painful and injurious
kayika = relating to the body
kevala = whole, entire, absolute, perfect, pure
kevala-kumbhaka (kevali-kumbhaka) = a pranayama technique retaining the breath as it increases breath control and lung capacity; when the practices of Kumbhaka (respiratory processed) become so perfect that they are instinctive, they are known as Kevala Kumbhaka
khaga = bird
khanjana = a wagtail bird
khechari-mudra = “space-walking seal”: the tantric practice of curling the tongue against the upper plate in order to seal the life energy
Khimi Karani = mythological pond of milk in which Garuda drowned a snake to give birth to Sami Tree
klesha (klesa) – pain, anguish, suffering, sorrow caused by egoism, desire, ignorance and hatred, trouble and affliction
kona = angle
Konganar = one of the Siddhars, student of Siddhar Bogar
Kooramuni Siddha = a disciple of Shiva
Koormamuni = Hindu Sage
Korakar = one of the 18 siddhars, a well-known Sage, author of works on philosophy, medicine and alchemy
kosas = sacs
koshas = the five sheaths of existence that comprise the body
Koundinya (Kaundinya) = Hindu sage, Vedic scholar and a descendent of Vasihta
krama = one by one
Krishna (Krsna) = a Hindu Deity, one of the most celebrated heroes in Hindu mythology; the eighth incarnation of Visnu, teacher in the Bhagavad Gita; a metaphor for the divine spirit
Krishnamurti = an outstanding teacher of the twentieth century who placed emphasis on sound reasoning and on the axiom that all initiation is self-initiation
kriya = act, action, cleansing
kriya yoga = the yoga of action and participation in life, preliminary yoga consisting of simplicity (tapas), the reading of sacred texts (svadhyaya), and acceptance of the existence if a Supreme Being (Ishvara pranidhana); also, a Tantric mode of yoga using breath, mantra, and visualization.
krkara = name of one of the subsidiary vital airs, whose function is to prevent substances going up the nasal passages and throat by bringing on sneezes and coughing
krodha yoga = yoga of hatred and aversion
Kroukacha = a saw
krounch (krouncha, krauncha) = heron
krta = name of the first of four ages of the world of men
ksatrya = a member of the warrior class
kshatriya = one who serves God through one’s will; also a member of the warrior caste
ksipta = a distracted mind
kukkuta = rooster, cock
kulpha = ankle
Kumarasambhava = the epic story of Kumara, the god of war
kumbha = a water pot, a pitcher, a chalice
kumbhaka = breath holding, interval of time or retention of breath after full inhalation or after full exhalation, an important pranayama method; retention of energy
kundala = a coil of a rope
kundalini = a coiled female serpent; the divine cosmic energy, the obstacle that closes the mouth of sushumna; the rising of shakti in the sushumna; this force or energy is symbolized as a coiled and sleeping serpent lying dormant in the lowest nerve center at the base of the spinal column, the Muladhara-chakra. This latent energy has to be aroused and made to ascend the main spinal channel, the Susumna piercing all the chakras right up to the Sahasrata, the thousand petalled lotus in the head. Then the yogi is in union with the Supreme Universal Soul.
kundalini yoga = a mode of yoga that focuses on the raising of the life force
kunja = grove, alcove
kunta = spear, lance
kurma (koorma) = a tortoise, it is also the name of one of the subsidiary vital airs whose function is to control the movements of the eyelids to prevent foreign matter or too bright light going into the eyes
kurukshetra = field of action; the location of the battle of the Mahabharata; also a metaphor for daily life
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lac = 100,000
laghu = little, small, simple; it also means handsome
Laksmana = a brother of Rama, hero of the epic Mahabharata
Laksmi = the goddess of beauty and fortune; consort of Visnu
lalata = forehead, also name of one of the secret chakras located above the Third Eye Chakra
langhana kriya = literally activity of reduction; exhalation
Lanka = the kingdom of demon king Ravana; it is also identified with Ceylon
Lasya = beauty, happiness and grace; also a dance preformed by Goddess Parvati in response to her husband Shiva’s Tandava
laukika mantra = chanting the name of a deity as part of a non-vedic mantra
lauliki = the same as nauli, q.v.
laya = to merge, dissolution; absorption of the mind, devotion
laya-yoga = the achievement of union with the Supreme Soul through adoration and devotion, yoga of concentration
Linga (Lingam, Shivalinga) = symbol of union and origin of all life associated with Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti
lobha = greed
lola = tremulous, dangling, pendant, charm, swing, swinging like a pendulum, moving to and fro
loma = hair
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madhya (madya) = middle of the body, central
madhyama = middling, average, mediocre, the third phase of sound; all subtle mantric sounds; the Sanskrit language
maha = great, mighty, powerful, lofty, noble
maha bandha = the great lock
maha mudra = the great seal
maha yuga = great yuga, consisting of four ages, Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga and Kali Yuga
Mahabharata = the celebrated epic, the largest piece of literature created by human kind, authored by Rishi Vyasa and containing Bhagavad Gita dating to the first millennium BCE; dharma shastra (scripture dealing with right action), which comes to the conclusion that however hard you try, you can never be completely right
mahabhuta = gross element, that is earth, water, and so on
mahapralaya = a great dissolution of a cycle of world ages (Maha Yuga)
maharsi = a great sage
mahavrata = a great vow, a form of penance adopted by Lord Shiva after severing the head of Lord Brahma, which led to the rise if the Kapalika order
Makara = a mythological sea creature, who is the vehicle of the river Goddess Ganga; a crocodile
maksika = fly
mala = a garland, a wreath, often of prayer beads or flowers
mala kosa = the large intestines
man = to think
manana = contemplating
manas = the individual mind having the power and faculty of attention, selection and rejection; the ruler of senses
manas-chakra = nervous plexus situated between the navel and the heart
manasika = of the mind, mental
manava (manusya) = an intelligent and conscious being
mandala = a circle ambulation, a circular drawing or design that exemplifies sacred geometry that draws your eye to the center and is used as focal point while meditating; it also means a collection, a division of Rigveda
mandara = a mountain used by the gods and the demons as a churning stick when they churned the cosmic ocean for nectar
manduka = frog
mangala = auspicious
manibandha = wrist
manipuraka = a nervous plexus situated in the region of the navel, the third chakra, the navel chakra, the fire energy centre, site of the sense of fear and apprehension
manipuraka = city with gems
mano-maya kosha = phsychologica or mind sheath, the third of the five sheaths of the body
manomani = state of samadhi
manomaya kosha = the mental or the emotional sheath, one of the five sheaths of the body
mantra = a mystical syllable designed to create and alter reality by influencing the vibrational patterns that make up creation, sacred sound or phrase that has a transformative effect
mantra yoga = a mode of yoga that focuses on the use of sound waves and incantations, enlightenment through the chanting of mantras
manu = name of the father of the human race
marga = a way, road, path
Marichi = a sage, son of Brahma, the great-grandfather of Manu, the Vedic Adam and the father of humanity, the creator of the universe, and the father of Kasyapa
marjari = cat
matsya = fish
Matsyendra = a Hindu sage and one of the first teachers of Hatha yoga, a legend, king or lord of the fish
mayura = peacock
Menaka = a nymph; the mother of Sakuntala
menorrhagia = abnormally heavy or long periods
meru-danda = spinal column
metrorrhagia = bleeding in between periods
mimamsa = ritualism
mithila = the capital kingdom of Videha, ruled by king Janaka
moha = delusion, infatuation
moksa (moksha) = liberation from bondage, final emancipation of the soul from recurring births
moksha shastra = any scripture dealing with liberation
Mount Meru = the name of world axis; the subtle equivalent of Mount Kailasha in Tibet
mrdu = soft, gentle, mild
mrita (mrta, mritra) = dead, corpse
muda (mudha) = dull, inert mind, perplexed, confounded, foolish, stupid
mudha chitta = a mind that is infatuated with materialistic concerns and therefore unfit to do yoga
mudita = joy, delight
mudra = a seal, a pleasant hand gesture or seal posture; directs the life current (life energy) through the human body, usually a combination of asana, pranayama, and bandha
mukha = face
mukta = free, unbound, liberated
mukti = release, liberation, final absolution of the soul from the chain of birth and death
mula = root, foundation, bottom; a yoga pose where the body from the anus to the navel is contracted and lifted toward the spine
mula bandha (mula-bandha) = rectal lock, root lock, contraction of the pubococcygeus, a yoga pose where the body from the anus to the navel is contracted and lifted up and towards the spine
muladhara = root foundation, the name of the first chakra
muladhara chakra = the first chakra, the base chakra, the earth energy centre situated at the root of the spine, nervous plexus situated in the pelvis above the anus at the base or root of the spine, the main support of the body controls sexual energy
mundakopanisad = name of an Upanishad dealing with the mystic syllable Aum
murccha kumbhaka = a pranayama technique known as third eye breathing; concentrating on the area just above or between the eyebrows
musti = fist
mutra kosa = bladder
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nabi = naval
nachiketa = name of the seeker and one of the principal character in the Kathopanisad; his father Vajasravas wanted to give away all his possessions so as to acquire religious merit. Nachiketa felt puzzled and asked his father again and again: “to whome will you give me?” His father said: “I give you to Yama (the God of Death).” Nachiketa went down to the realm of Death and obtained three boons, the last of which was the knowledge of the secret of life after death. Yama tried to divert Nachiketa from obtaining his wish by offering the greatest earthly pleasures, but Nachiketa was not swayed from his purpose and ultimately Yama gave him the knowledge desired.
nada = inner sound heard through the practice of nada yoga or kundalini yoga
nadi = literally, a river; nerve or conduit, channels which distribute energy from the chakras throughout the body, a tubular organ of the subtle body through which energy flows, subtle vibratory passages of psycho-spiritual energy; it consists of three layers, one inside the other, like insulation of an electric wire. The innermost layer is caller the “sira” and the middle layer “damani”. The entire organ as well as the outer layer is called “nadi”.; They connect at special points of intensity or chakras.
nadi shodana = purification of the energy channels (nadis), nerve cleansing, a breathing exercise in which nostrils are alternated for inhalation and exhalation, practice of purifying the conduits through breath control
naga = great mythological snake; one of the subsidiary vital airs which relieves abdominal pressure, causing one to belch
Nahusha = Hindu King of Aila Dynasty
nakra = crocodile
namaskar = greeting, worship, salutation with hands in prayer
namaste mudra = a mudra in which the hands are placed together in prayer-like fashion to honour the inner light
nantum = to bow with respect
nara = a man
Narada = a rishi, author of the Bhakti Sutra, and attendant of the Lord Vishnu
Narasimha = an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in his fourth incarnation often visualized as half-man/half-lion
nasika = nose
nata = actor, dancer, mime
Nataraj = name of Shiva as a cosmic dancer, the lord of the dancers
natha = lord
natya = dancing
nauka = boat
nauli = churning, a process in which the abdominal muscles and organs move vertically and laterally in a surging motion
nauli kriya = process of isolating and tightening the rectus abdominus muscles and pushing back all other muscles and organs backward toward the spine and upward toward the diaphragm
nava = boat
nawa = nine
Neti Neti = “Not this! Not this!” The experience of samadhi is not like other experiences, which can be described in words. About it the sages say “It is not this! It is not this!”, for speech fails to convey the feeling of joy and peace experienced in that state.
niasas = association of a particular part of the body with specific deities, mantras or gestures
nidhidhyasana = to be permanently established in self-knowledge
nidra = deep dreamless sleep, the third state listed in the Mandukya Upanishad (the others are waking state [jagrat], dream [shushupti] and consciousness [turiya]; also the fourth fluctuation of the mind listed by Patanjali in Yoga Sutra I.6 (the others are correct cognition, wrong cognition, perceptualization and memory)
nilayam = college or abode
nindra (nantra) = sage, praise, wonder
nindra (nitara) = standing firm, standing
nir = without
nira = water
niralamba = self-supported, independent, without support
niranjana = unstained, free from falsehood, pure
nirbija = seedless
nirguna = formless, quality-less
nirguna-brahman = formless Brahman, deep reality, infinite consciousness
nirodha = restraint, suppression
nirodha chitta = a suspended mind; the natural state of mind; the goal of yoga
nirodhah = restrained
niruddha = a controlled and restrained mind, checked, controlled
nirukta = the Vedanga (Vedic limb) pertaining to etymology
nispattyavastha = ultimate stage of yoga practice, the state of perfection, state of becoming one with the body, mind and self
niyama = self-restraint, personal observances, self-purification by discipline, the Vedic system of logic; the second stage or limb of Ashtanga Yoga of yoga mentioned by Patanjali; five personal disciplines, as defined by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras: saucha, santosha, tapas, svanhyaya, and ishvar-pranidhana
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ojas = “vitality” : the subtle energy produced through practice, especially the discipline of chastity (brahmacharya)
om (aum) = the original mantra symbolizing the ultimate reality, the sacred syllable emitted by the Supreme Being the sound that produces all other sounds and into which all other sounds return, like the Latin word “Omne”, the Sanskrit work “Aum” means “all” and conveys concepts of “Omnipotence”, “Omnipresence” and “Omnipotence”
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pada = foot or leg; also a part of a book or text
pada-hasta = hand(s)-to-feet
padangustha = big toe
padma = lotus
padmanabha = a name of Visnu who is said to have lotus growing out of his navel; from this lotus came forth Brahma
paksaka = wing
paksi = bird
pancha = five
Pandava = name of any of the five sons of Pandu, Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Sahadeva and Nakula, the heroes in the Mahabharata
Panini = Rishi and Sanskrit grammarian
Pantanjali Yoga Darshana = corpus of aphorisms on yoga, compiled between 300 B.C and 300 A.D.
para = the first phase of sound; divine intention; shabda Brahman
paramatma = the supreme spirit
parampada = the highest step, the supreme state, final beatitude
parampara = tradition, uninterrupted series, convention, a succession
parangmukhi = facing inwards
parasurama = the sixth incarnation of Visnu, who destroyed the Ksatriya or warrior class with his battle-axe (parasu)
paravairagya = supreme surrender or detachment, total letting go
parichayavastha = third stage of yoga practice, when the intellect and the body become one
parigha = iron bar used for locking, bolting or shutting a gate
parigraha = hoarding, possessiveness
paripurna = full, entire, complete
parivartana = turning around, revolving
parivartana-pada = with one leg turned around
parivid = twined, twisted around
parivritti = crossed or with a twist
parivritti = turning, rolling
parivrtta = revolved, turned around
parivrttaika-pada = with one leg turned around
parmatama (parmataman) = the universal self
parsva (parshva) = the side, flank, lateral
parsva vayu = hemiplegia
parsvaika = parsva + eka
parsvaika-pada = with one leg turned sideways
parvata = mountain
Parvati = a goddess, consort of Siva, daughter of Himalaya
paryanka = a bed, a couch
pasa (pasha) = snare, trap, noose, a fetter
paschima = the back of the whole body from head to heels, west side, western
paschimatana = intense stretch of the back side of the body from the nape to the heels
pashupata = Lord of the Beasts; a name of Lord Shiva; an ancient school of Shiva worshipers
pashyanti = the second phase of sound; the sacred syllable Om
pasksiya (paksya) = being in or belonging to the wings
patala = the nether region
patan = to collapse
Patanjali = a sage, the author of the Yoga Sutras and treatise on Sanskrit and Ayurveda, the founder of yoga, most likely lived between 200 B.C and 300 A.D.,; a manifestation of the serpent of infinity
pavanamuktasana = wind release pose
perineum = the area between the thighs, behind the genitals and in front of the anus
pid = squeeze
pida = pain, discomfort, pressure
pincha = a feather of a tail, the chin
pinchamayura = peacock with stretched feathers
pinda = a fetus, embryo in an early stage of gestation, ball, the body
pinda-prana = the individual breath, as contrasted with the Universal or Cosmic Breath
pingala = a channel on the right side of the spine through which prana moves, associated with reddish color, a nadi or channel of masculine energy starting from the right nostril, then moving to the crown of the head and thence downwards to the base of the spine; as the solar energy flows through it, it is also called surya-nadi;
pitam = stool, chair
pitta = heat, cook, transform, fire, one of the three Ayurvedic constitution types, sometimes translated as “bile”
plavana = jump through
pliha = the spleen
poorna = full
prahlada = a great devotee of Visnu; he was the son of the demon king Hiranya-kasipu
prajapati = the lord of created beings
prajna = intelligence, wisdom
prajnatma = the intelligential self
prakriti shakti = energy of nature
prakrti = nature, the original source of the material world, consisting of three qualities, sattva, rajas and tamas; procreatress, procreativeness, the matrix or womb that produces the entire subtle and gross universe apart from consciousness
pramada = indifference, insensibility
prana = breath, life, vitality, wind, energy, strength; also connotes the soul, life force or inner breath; also sometimes refers to anatomical or outer breath; also vital upward energy current
prana-vayu = the vital air which pervades the entire human body; it moves in the region of the chest
pranama = prayer
pranamaya kosha = the vital or the organic body, life-force sheath, one of the 5 sheaths of the body
pranasthana = a place of breath
pranava = another word for the sacred syllable Aum
pranayama = breath control, energy control through breathing, consisting of conscious inhalation (puraka), retention (kumbhaka) and exhalation (rechaka), breath extension, breathing exercises to harmonize the flow of life force; the fourth stage or limb of Ashtanga yoga
pranidhana = dedication
pranidhanani = surrender
prapada = tip of the feet
prasa = assemblage
prasarana = sweeping movement of the arms
prasarita = spread, stretched out
prashthana trayi = triple canon of authoritative text: The Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahma Sutra
prasvasa = expiration
pratikriya = counterpose
pratiloma = against the hair, against the grain
pratyahara = internalization of the senses, independence from sensory stimuli; the fifth stage or limb of Ashtanga Yoga, withdrawal and emancipation of the mind from the domination of the senses and sensual objects; withdrawal of the mind, mental detachment from the external world
pratyaksa = direct evidence
prishta = back
prishtanjali = back salute
prithi = gross earth element
psoriasis = an ailment leading to dry and scaly patches on the skin
Punakeesar (Punnakeesar) = one of the Siddhars, a Guru of Machamuni (also referred to as Matsyendra)
pungu = wounded
punya = virtue, merit, righteous, just, good
puraka = inhailation
purana = literally, ancient, pure; the word that gave rise to English word “pure” and contains the concept that things are purest at their outset or origin
puranas = sacred texts that relate mysticism and philosophy, in the form of allegories and stories
purna = complete
purnata = fullness, perfection
purusha = pure consciousness, which is eternal and immutable; term used by Samkhya and yoga instead of atman
purusha shakti = energy of the soul, The Seer or the soul
purva = eastern
purvottana = intense stretch of the front side of the body
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raga = love, passion, anger
raja = king, royal
raja yoga (raja-yoga) = royal yoga; a term generally applied to the three higher limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, that is dharana, dhyana and samadhi; the royal road to self-realization through the control of the mind. The achievement of union with the Supreme Universal Spirit by becoming the ruler of one’s own mind by defeating its enemies, sighting the soul through a restraint of consciousness
raja-kapota (rajakapota) = king pigeon
raja-marga = the royal road to self-realization through the control of the mind
raja-yogi = one who has complete mastery over his mind and self; one who has conquered himself
rajarsi = a royal sage, a philosopher king
rajas = activity, frenzy, dynamics; one of the gunas of prakrti, unrelated thoughts; the aspect of energy in nature; one of the three constituents of prakriti
rajasic = vibrant quality of nature, spicy, pungent foods that overstimulate the body and mind
rajo-guna = the quality of mobility or activity
rakta sanchara = blood circulation
Rama = seventh avatar of Lord Visnu; hero of the Ramayana who proves that however great the mess, if you always give you best, you will end up okay
Ramana Maharshi = an important Jnana Yogi of the twentieth century
Ramanuja, Acharya = one of the world teachers; a teacher of Bhakti Yoga, the founder of Visishtadvaita Vedanta, the propounder of the inentity-in-difference doctrine, and the author of Shri Bhashya commentary on the Brahma Sutra
Ramayana = literally, Rama’s way; a famous ancient epic (itihasa) authored by Sage Valmiki that describes the life of Rama, an avatara of Lord Vishnu
Ravana = name of the demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, wife of Rama
recaka bala = the efficacy of exhalation
rechaka = exhalation, emptying of the lungs
retus = semen
Rig Veda = litterally “Knowledge of Praise” – it consists of 1028 hymns and is the oldest known reference to yoga and possibly the oldest known text in the world
rishi = a Vedic seer, a liberated sage or saint, one who through suspension of the mind can see to the bottom of his heart
roga = sickness
rsi = an inspired sage
ru = the second syllable in the word “guru”, meaning “light”
Ruchika (Richika, Ruschika) = name of a Hindu sage, dedicated to the grandfather of an incarnation of Vishnu
Rudra = incarnation of Siva
S
sa = with
sadhaka = a seeker, an aspirant
sadhana = practice, quest
sadhana-pada = the second part of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, dealing with the means
sadhanas = practice for achievement
sadhu = one who practices a religious sadhana (discipline)
saguna = with form, with quality
saguna brahman = the Supreme Being, Brahman, with form
sahaja = easy, natural
sahajavastha = the natural state of the soul in samadhi
sahasrara = thousandfold
sahasrara chakra = energy centre situated at the crown of the head, the thousand-petalled lotus in the cerebral cavity, the most important 7th chakra which, when uncoiled, brings the seeker to freedom,
sahita = aided
sahita-kumbhaka = “sahita” means “accompanied” or “attended by” or “together with”; an intentional suspension of breath
sakti = power
sakuntala = the daughter of the sage Visvamitra and the nymph Menaka; she is the heroine of Kalidasa’s play bearing her name
sala = school
salabha = locust
salamba = with support
salambhava or sambhavi = belonging to Sambhu of Siva
sama = same, equal, even, upright
sama-sthiti = standing still and upright
sama-vritti = of equal movement in inhalation, exhalation and suspension of breath in Pranayama
samadhana = mental peace
samadhi = “putting together”: the ecstatic or state in which the mediator becomes one with the object of meditation, forgetting him/herself completely, (the Supreme Spirit pervading the universe) where there is a feeling of unutterable joy and peace, absorption, ecstasy, enlightenment, self-realization; the state of meditation in which ego disappears and all becomes one; a state of absolute bliss; the eighth limb or stage of Ashtanga Yoga
samadhi yoga = yoga of absorption
samadhi-pada = the first part of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, dealing with the state of Samadhi
samaka (samoka) = equal
samana = equalizing, one of the vital airs whose function is to aid digestion
samantraka-suryanamaskara = the sun salutation with mantras
samapatti = the mind’s identity with an object; the state of the mind during objective samadhi
samapatti = total mental concentration
samasthiti = a state of balance
samaveda = one of the four Vedas
samayama = integration of the body, breath, mind, intellect and self
sambhava = birth
sambhu = a name of Siva
samkhya = the oldest system of philosophy, founded by Rishi Kapila; an analysis of the constituents of creation; a way to achieve liberation by means of intellectual reflection
samkhya karika = the treatise authored by Ishvarakrishna describing the Samkhya system of philosophy. The Karika is of great importance, since it is the oldest surviving text describing the Samkhya on which yoga is based. One needs to keep in mind, however, that this text is younger that the Yoga Sutra and is not representative of older and more original forms of samadhi
samprajnata = objective samadhi, cognitive samadhi
samsara = conditioned existence, the endless round of rebirths
samsaya (samsahya, samshaya) = doubt, problem
samskara = mental impression of the past, subconscious imprint
samyama = combined application of dharana, dhyana and objective samadhi, Integration; when the yogi has concentrated and meditated upon, as well as investigated an object or subject until everything about it is known understood
sanchalana = shaking
sanjivani = a kind of elixir or medical plant, said to restore the dead to life
Sankaracharya = a celebrated teacher of the doctrine of Advaita
Sankarar = Yogi from the 8th century B.C.
Sanmukha = literally with six mouths; another name of Kartikeya, the god of war
sanmukhi mudra (sanmukhimudra) = closing of all six ports (or sensory organs); a sealing posture where the apertures in the head are closed and the mind is directed inwards to train it for meditation
sannyasin = “he who has cast off”: a renouncer, spiritual seeker
sansara = “confluence”: the finite world of change, as opposed to the ultimate reality
Sanskrit = the programming language used to write the operating system of the subtle body; the language of the gods
santi = peace
santosa (santosha) = contentment
sapta = seven
saptarishis = the group of seven most prominent rishis
Saraswati = an ancient river, a tributary of the Ganges; also the name of the goddess of speech, art and learning, the consort of Brahma
sarpa = serpent, snake
sarva = all, whole
sarvaanga sadhana = a holistic science or practice which integrates all parts of the body, mind and the self and is beneficial to the entire body
sarvanga = all-parts, the whole body
sasanga = rabbit
sat = six
sat = truth; according to Indic thought, only what is permanent is true – all else is appearance; the term “sat” therefore applies to pure consciousness only
sat-sanga = “company of truth”: the practice of frequenting the good company of saints, sages, and their disciples
Sati = the daughter of Daksha Prajapati; she immolated herself for the insult offered to her husband Siva by her father, and was then reborn as the daughter of Himalaya and again won Siva as her husband. She was the mother of Kartikeya (the god of war) and of Ganapati (the god of learning, wisdom and good luck)
Sattaimuni (Sri Sattaimuni Siddhar) = A deciple of Maha Bogar. He appealed to the common man with his simple language. He wrote Sri Sattaimuni Karpam and Sri Sattaimuni Nigandu among other works.
sattva = rhythm or tranquility, the quality of clarity and lightness; a guna, light, wisdom, intelligence; one of the gunas of prakrti, the illuminating, pure and good quality of everything in nature
sattva-guna = the quality of goodness and purity
sattvic = luminous nature, natural, organic, vegetarian food
satwic = the characteristic of light/order; one of the three constituents of prakriti
satya = truth; one of the yamas
satya yuga = the golden age, the age of truth; the first of the four yugas
saucha = purity or inner and outer cleanliness; one of the niyamas
sava (shava) = corpse
savitri = sun god
sayana (zayana) = bed, couch, sleeping
Sesa = a celebrated serpent, said to have a thousand heads; sesa is represented as the couch of Visnu, floating on the cosmic ocean, or as supporting the world on his hoods; other names of Sesa are Ananta and Vasuki
setu = a bridge, dam, dike
setu-bandha = the construction of a bridge; name of an asana i which the body is arched
shabda = sound; the eternity of all vibrational patterns
shabda brahman = Brahmic sound, divine intention
shaivite = a worshiper of Shiva
Shakti = The Great Goddess, the consort of Lord Shiva; personification of prakrti; energy, life force, prana, and the sense of self, which determine a person’s emotions, will power and discrimination
shalabha = grasshopper, locust
Shankara, Adi = world teacher, yoga master, propounder of Jnana Yoga and Advaita Vedanta; author of commentaries on the Brahma Sutra, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and thirty other texts; founder of ten monk orders and four large monasteries whose abbots today still carry the title Shankaracharya. His dates are disputed. Western academics often place him at 800 CE. Tradition places him at 1800 BCE. Also known as Shankkaracharya or Shankara Bhagavatpada
shastra = scriptures, good books; path to truth
shat kriyas = purification rituals
shatapatha brahmana = vedic text describing rituals
shatkriya = literally, “six actions” a set of purifying actions used in Hatha Yoga to restore the balance among the three constitution types (doshas) of the body
shiksha = the Vedanga (Vedic Limb) pertaining to phonetics
Shiva (Siva) = The most Powerful God in Hinduism, the Destroyer, a name of the Supreme Being, pure consciousness, Brahman with form
shloka = verse, stanza; also Sanskrit grammar
shodhana = yogic cleansing rituals
shoka = grief, the sentiment that led to the composition of Ramayana
shravana = listening to the instructions of the authentic teacher
shruti = literally, “that which is heard”; revealed scriptures of divine origin which are seen or heard by a rishi, that is Vedas or Upanishads
shvasa-prashvasa = uneven respiration or unsteadiness
siddha = accomplished, fulfilled, perfected; a sage, seer or prophet; also a semi-divine being of great purity and holiness, a perfected being, a yoga master who has become an immortal, ethereal being
siddhi = divine attribute, perfection, supernatural power, proof
simha = lion
sira = a tubular organ of the body (part of a nadi)
sirsa = head
sisya = a pupil, a disciple
sita = cool, cold
Sita = name of the wife of Rama, the heroine of the epic Ramayana
Sitakari and Sitali = types of pranayama which cool the system
sitali = a breathing technique involving the rolling of the tongue, then inhaling through it like a straw, a cooling technique
siva-samhita = a classical textbook on Hatha-yoga
Skanda = a name of Kartikeya, the god of war, general of the celestial army, Lord of War, second son of Lord Shiva and Godmother Uma Parvat
Skanda Purana = the largest Purana, dedicated to Lord Skanda
smrti = memory; a code of law, sacred tradition, scriptures conceived by the human mind that explain the revealed shruti; memory, one of the five fluctuations of the mind
sodhana = purification, cleansing
soham = “he am I”; the unconscious repetitive prayer that goes on with every inhalation within every living creature throughout life
soka = anguish, distress, grief, sorrow
sraddha = faith, trust
sruti = pitch
St. Brighid = known for establishing numerous monasteries
stambha = cosmic column
steya = theft, robbery
sthala basti = a yoga cleansing ritual for the colon involving a churning of the abdominal muscles
sthamba = transition
sthambha vritti = holding your breath after inhalation
sthira = steadiness
sthita-prajna = one whose wisdom is firmly established and does not waver; one who is unmoved by the dualities of pleasure and pain, gain and loss, joy and sorrow, victory and defeat
sthiti = stability
styana = languor, sloth, lack of interest, reluctance to work
suchakra = located in the middle of your brow, also known as the third eye; the centre of unclouded perception
sucirandra = threading the needle
Sugriva = a monkey chief who assisted Rama in his search and recovery of Sita, who had been abducted by the demon kind Ravana
sukha = ease, lightness, comfort, happiness, delight, joy, pleasure; literally, agreeable mental space
suksma sharira = the subtle body, one of the three layers of the body
sumanasya = benevolence
Sundaranandar = one of the 18 Siddhars, author of numerous works on medicine
sunyasunya = the mind is in a state of void (Sunya) and yet a state that is not void (asunya)
supta = lying down or sleeping, reclining, supine
surya = sun
surya yantra = sun dial
surya-bhedana = piercing or passing through (bhedana) the sun; here the inhalation is done through the right nostril, from where the Pingala-nadi or Surya-nadi starts; exhalation is done through the left nostril, from where the Ida-nadi or Chandra-nadi starts
surya-chakra = nervous plexus situated between the navel and the heart
surya-nadi = the nadi of the Sun; another name for Pingala-nadi
sushumna = the main Nadi channel situated inside the spinal column, a hollow passageway between pingala nadi and ida nadi that runs through the spinal cord, and through which kundalini can travel once it is awakened
susumna = penetrating
susupti-avastha = the state of mind in dreamless sleep
sutra = “thread”: a work consisting of aphoristic statements such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra
sva = one’s own, innate, vital force, soul, self
svadhisthana-chakra = the nervous plexus situated above the organs of gestation
svadhyaya = education of self by study of divine literature
svadhyaya = self-study, to study one’s body, mind, intellect and ego; one of the niyamas
svadisthana = sweetness
svamin = a title of respect for a spiritual person who is a master of themselves rather than others
svana (swana) = dog; inspiration
svapnavastha = the state of mind in a dream
svarga = heaven
svasa-prasvasa = having and sighing
svasthya = health
svastika = good fortune
Svatmarama = the author of Hatha-yoga-pradipika, a classical textbook on Hatha-yoga
swadhishtana chakra = site of worldly desires, energy centre located above the organ of generation
swami = the anglecized form of svamin
Swami Sivananda = a well-known Yogi of the 20th century, founder of Sivananda Yoga
Swami Vishnu Devananda = a close disciple of Swami Sivananda born on December 31st 1927
Swami Vivekananda = a guru from India who addressed the Parliament of Religions in 1893, and became a popular figure; he was followed by a number of other swamis who came to the United States to teach westerners along the eastern path of yoga
swasa kosa = lungs
T
taal-vrksa = palm tree
tada = mountain, straight tree
tadasana-samasthiti = a state of balance; an even distribution of weight while standing
taila dhaaravat = like the flow of oil
tamas = darkness or ignorance, one of the three qualities or constituents of everything in nature
tamas-guna = the quality of darkness and ignorance
tamasic = food containing meat or alcohol, inertic nature
tan = stretch, lengthen out or extend
tana = to stretch out, extend
Tandava (Thandava) = sacred frantic dance representing the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction performed by the Hindu Deity Lord Shiva
tantra = thread on the loom
Tantra yoga = this yoga is characterized by certain rituals designed to awaken the kundalini
tap = to burn, to blaze, to shine, to suffer pain, to be consumed by heat
tapa = austerity
tapas = a burning effort, glow, heat, austerity gained through the committed practice of yoga, self discipline, practice with discipline, devotion and religiosity
tapasvins = sages doing penance
tara = star
Taraka = a demon slain by Kartikeya, the god of war
tat twam asi = “that thou art”; the realization of the real nature of man as being part of the divine, and of the duality within himself which liberated the human spirit from the confines of the body, mind, intellect and ego
tataka mudra = pond gesture
tatsat = I am that
tattva = the true or first principle, an element of primary substance; the real nature of the human soul or the material world and the Supreme Universal Spirit
tattva-jnana = the knowledge of true principle
tejas = lustre, brilliance, majesty
tha = the second syllable of the worth “hatha”; the first syllable “ha” stands for the sun, while the second syllable “tha” stands for the moon; the union of these two if Hatha-yoga
thavali = frog in Tamil
tirieng = horizontal, oblique, transverse, reverse and upside down
tiryaka = horizontally, sideways, obliquely, across
tiryang-mukha = backward facing
tittibha = a small bird living along the coast line; also a firefly or insect
tola = balance, scale
tolana = weighing
tolangin = scales
tolangulasana = balance pose
triang (tri, tra, trimurti) = three
trianga = three limbs
trikona = three angle or triangle
tristhanam = three places of attention
Trivikrama = Visnu in his fifth incarnation, The Dwarf avatar of Lord Vishnu, who with his three steps (krama) filled the earth, heaven and hell, the conqueror of three worlds
trsna = thirst, longing, desire
tula = equilibrium, balance
turiyavastha = the fourth state of the soul, combining yet transcending the other three states of waking, dreaming and sleeping state – the state of samadhi
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ubhaya = both
udana = one of the vital airs which pervades the human body, filling it with vital energy; it dwells in the thoracic cavity and controls the intake of air and food, upward moving
uddayate = fly, soar, fly up
uddiyana = a fetter or bondage, a yogic abdominal lock; here the diaphragm is lifted high up the thorax and the abdominal organs by tilting your pelvic floor up and pulling your belly button back toward your spine; the the Uddiyana-bandha the great bird Prana (life) is forced to fly up through the Susumna-nadi; to fly up
ugra = formidable, powerful, noble
ujjayi = a pranayama that produces sound in the throat with the inhalation, literally meaning “extended victory”; the lungs are fully expanded and the chest is puffed out, slow throat breathing
ullola = a large wave or surge
Uma = another name of goddess Parvati, consort of Siva
unmani = the state of samadhi
upanishad = the word is derived from the prefixes “upa” (near) and “ni” (down) added to the root “sad” (to sit); it means sitting down near a Guru to receive spiritual instruction. The Upanisads scriptures of ancient Hindu philosophy are the philosophical portion of the Vedas, the most ancient sacred literature of the Hindus, dealing with the nature of man and the universe and the union of the individual or self with the Universal Soul
upavista (upavistha) = seated, sitting, with legs spread
upeksa = disregard; upeksa is not only a feeling of disdain for a person who has fallen into vice or a feeling of indifference or superiority towards him.
urdhva (urdhwa) = upward, raised, elevated, inverted
urdhva-mukha = face upwards
urdhva-retus = (“urdhva” = upwards, “retus” = semen) one who lives in perpetual celibacy and abstains from sexual intercourse; one who has sublimated sexual desire
ustra (ushtra) = camel
ut = intense, a particle denoting intensity
utkaTa = fierce, powerful, exceeding the usual measure, excessive, squat
utpluti = lifting or pumping up
utripada = upright tripod
uttana = an intense stretch, upright
uttanasana = forward bend
utthita = extended, risen or rising, raised up, stretched
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Vaasamuni Siddhar = a disciple of Shiva
vacha = speech
vachika = related to speech, oral
vadivu = old form; Gaja Vadivu is an animal posture from Kalari Yoga, a mystical tantric form of Yoga, which stems from Kalarippayat
vaikuntha = an epithet of Visnu
vairagya = absence of worldly desires
vairagya = detachment
vajra = thunderbolt, Indra’s weapon
Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra = Diamond Cutter Sutra, one of the sutras of Mahayana Buddhism focusing on the non-attachment
vakra = bent, curved, crooked
valakhili (valakhilya) = flying wise and virtuous companions, celestial beings; a class of divine personages of the size of a thumb, produced from the Creator’s body, and said to precede the chariot of the sun
valli = a chapter of the Upanishads
Valmiki = known as the father of Sanskrit classical poetry
vama = left side
Vamadeva = the name of the preserving aspect of the God Siva
vamana = Visnu in his fifth incarnation, when he was born as a dwarf to humble the demon king Bali
vandi = a court scholar at the court of king Janaka
vasana = desire, inclination, longing
vasanta = the season of spring personified as a deity; a companion of Kama, the god of love and passion
vaseth = to stay put; to remain
Vasistha = a celebrated sage, author of Yoga Vasistha – several Vedic hymns, most excellent, best, richest
vasuki = another name of Sesa
vata = wind, flow, to move, air
vatayana = horse
vayu = air, vital force, wind, vital air
veda = the sacred scriptures of the Hindus, revealed by the Supreme Being
vibhuti = might, power, greatness
vibhuti-pada = the third part of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, dealing with the powers that the yogi comes across in his quest
vidya = correct understanding, knowledge, learning, lore, perplexity
vijnamaya kosha = intellectual sheath, the fourth of the fifth sheaths of the body
vikalpa = fancy, resting merely on verbal expression, without any factual basis
viksepa (vikshepa) = distraction, distraction, confusion, perplexity
viksipta = a scattered, agitated and fearful state of mind
viloma = against the hair or grain, against the order of things; the particle “vi” denotes the negation or privation
vimana = aircraft, or chariot of the gods
vimsathi = twenty
vini = single movement
vinyasa = a steady flow of connected yoga asanas linked with breath, work in a continuous movement, going progressively, variation
viparita = reversed, inverted, turned
viparyaya = a mistaken view, which is later observed to be such, after study
vira = a brave or eminent man, heroic, chief, hero
virabhadra = a legendary warrior, a powerful hero created out of Siva’s matted hair
Virancha (Viranchi) = one of the names of Lord Brahma
virochana = a demon prince, who was the son of Prahlada and the father of Bali
virya = vigour, strength, virility, enthusiasm
visama = uneven, unequal
visama-vritti = uneven or vehement movement while breathing
Vishnu (Visnu, Narayana, Hari) = the second deity of the Hindu Trinity, All-Pervading essence of all beings, one who supports, Preserver God
vishuddhi chakra = seat of intellectual awareness, energy centre situated behind the throat, the nervous plexus in the pharyngeal region
vishva = entire, whole
Vishvamitra (Visvamitra) = a celebrated Hindu Sage, ruler so impressed with Vasistha’s knowledge and contentment that he became his disciple
visuddha = purity
vitasti = a span
vrischika (vrschika, vrzcika) = scorpion
vrksa = tree
vrsta = fallen or dropped as rain
vrt = to turn, to revolve, to roll on
vrtti = a course of action, behavior, mode of being, condition or mental state , fluctuation or whirlpool
vyadhi = physical ailments
vyadhi = sickness, disease, illness
vyaghra = tiger
vyana = apart, one of the vital airs, which pervades the entire body and circulates the energy derived from food and breathing all over the body
vyayama = exercise
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yajna = Hindu Sacrificial Ceremony
yama = ethical codes for daily life, self restraint
Yama = the god of death; Yama is also the first of the eight limbs or means of attaining yoga. Yamas are universal ethical codes for daily life, self restraint and moral commandments or ethical disciplines transcending creeds, countries, age and time. The five mentioned by Patanjali are: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, continence and non-coveting
yantra = to sustain
yati = caesura
yoga = union, communion, the path which integrates the body, senses, mind and the intelligence with the self, derived from “yuj”, meaning to join or to yoke, to concentrate one’s attention on. It is the union of our will to the will of God, a poise of the soul which enables one to look evenly at life in all its aspects. The chief aim of yoga is to teach the means by which the human soul may be completely united with the Supreme Spirit pervading the universe and thus secure absolution
yoga marg = penultimate stage of the journey to self realization, when the mind and its actions are brought under control
yoga sutra (yoga-sutra) = a classical collection of aphorisms on the practice of yoga, attributed to the sage Patanjli. It consists of 185 terse aphorisms on yoga and it is divided into four parts dealing respectively with samadhi, the means by which yoga is attained, the powers the seeker comes across in his quest and the state of absolution
yoga-agni = the fire of yoga which, when lit, ignites the kundalini
yoga-mudra = a posture, a seal
yoga-nidra = the sleep of yoga, where the body is at rest as if in sleep while the mind remains fully conscious, though all its movements are stilled; yoga-nidra is also the name of an asana
yogabhrastha = falling from the grace of yoga
yogacharya = a teacher and master of yogic traditions
Yogananda = a great yogi of the 20th century
yogasana = yogic posture
yogi or yogini = one who follows the path of yoga, a student, a seeker of truth
yogic = an adjective describing things that are associated with yoga
yoni = the womb
yoni-mudra = womb or female seal or awakened kundalini, the sealing “the breeding place” and mudra is a seal; yoni-mudra is a sealing posture where the apertures of the head are closed and the aspirant’s senses are directed within to enable him to find out the source of his being
yudha = from Yudhisthira, a legendary warrior mentioned in Ancient Hindu Epic Mahabharata
yuga = an age
yuj = to join, to yoke, to use, to concentrate one’s attention on
yukta = one who has attained communion with the Supreme Spirit pervading the universe
yukti = union
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zunaka = puppy dog
DIRECTORY OF YOGA POSES IN SANSKRIT / ENGLISH
A – Yoga Poses
Adho Muka Baddha Kona Utthita Vrcshikasana
Downward Facing Bound Feet Elevated Scorpion Pose
Adho Mukha Ekapada Sirsa Bakasana
One-Foot Behind The Head Downward Facing Crane Pose
Adho Mukha Mandukasana
Downward Facing Frog
Adhomukha Parivrrtapada Baddha Konasana
Downward Facing Twisted Feet Bound
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Downward Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Downward Facing Tree Pose Handstand Prep.
Adho Mukha Vrkshasana
Downward Facing Tree Pose/ Hand Stand
Agasthiy Arasana
Sage Agasthiyar Pose
Agnistambhasana
Firelog
Akarna Dhanurasana
Shooting Bow Pose
Akarna Dhanurasana I
Archer Pose I
Akarna Dhanurasana II
Archer Pose II (Var.)
Alamba Bhujangasana
Supported Cobra Pose
Alamba Urdhva Paschimottanasana
Supported Upward Tending Intense Back Stretch Pose
Alamba Vygarasana
Supported Tiger stretch Pose
Ananda Balasana
Joyful Baby
Ananda Paksiyasana
Happy Bird Pose
Anantasana I
Infinity Pose
Anantasana II
Reclining Pose Dedicated to Vishnu
Andar Mukha Pinchapada Sirsasana
Face “Under The Body Foot Behind The Head Chin Lock Pose
Andar Mukha Prasarita Padotanasana
Face Under The Body Wide Legs Forward bend Pose
Andar Mukha Viparita Dwi Pada Dandasana
Face in Between The Legs Full backbend Staff Pose
Andiappan Asana
Yogi Andiappan Pose
Anuvittasana
Standing Backbend
Araniasana
Dragon Pose
Ardha Agasthiyar Asana
Sage Agasthiyar Pose – Half
Ardha-Baddha Padma Paschimatanasana
Half-Bound Lotus Back Stretch Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Padangustha Sirsanasa
Bound Half Lotus – Head to Big Toe Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Padangusthasana
Bound Half Lotus Tip-Toe Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Padangusthasana
Bound Half Lotus Tip-Toe Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimatanasana
Half-Bound Lotus Forward Bend
Ardha Baddha Padma Prapardasana
Half-Bound Lotus TiptoePose
Ardha Baddha Padma Setu Bandhasana
Bound Half Lotus Bridge Pose
Ardha Padma Baddha Utkatasana
Bound Half Lotus Powerful Pose
Ardha Baddha Setu Bandhasana
Half-Bound Lotus Bridge-Forming Pose
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Half Bound Lotus Intense Stretch Pose
Ardha Bakasana
Crane Pose – Half
Ardha Bogarasana
Sage Bogar Pose – Half
Ardha Chandrasana
Half Moon Pose Prep
Ardha Chandrasana
Half Moon Pose
Ardha Gomukha Paschimottanasana
Half Cow Face Forward Bend
Ardha Kamalamuniasana
Sage Kamalamuniasana Pose – Half
Ardha Mandalasana
Half Circle
Ardha Matsyasana
Half Fish Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Sage Matsyendra Pose (Half)
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Ardha Namaskar Parsvakonasana
Half Prayer Twist
Ardha Navasana
Half Boat Pose
Ardha Padangustha Himalaryasana
One Arm Holding The Big Toe – Mount Himalaya Pose – Half
Ardha Padma Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Half Lotus in Handstand
Ardha Padma Baddha
Bound Half Lotus Tip Toe Balancing Pose
Ardha Padma Baddha Padangusthasana
Bound Half Lotus Tip Toe Balancing Pose
Ardha Padma Eka Pada Padmottanasana
Half Lotus One Leg Stretched Up Pose
Ardha Padmasana
Half-Lotus Pose
Ardha Padmasana in Vrksasana
Tree Pose in Half Lotus
Ardha Parsva Konasana
Side Angle Pose – Half
Ardha Parsvottanasana
Half Pyramid
Ardha Pasasana
Noose Pose – Half
Ardha Pavana Muktasana
Half Wind Relieving Pose
Ardha Phalakasana
Low Plank
Ardha Pincha Mayurasana
Dolphin
Ardha Salamba-Shirshasana
Supported Half Head Stand Pose
Ardha Sarvangasana
Half Shoulder Stand Pose
Ardha Shalabhasana
Half Locust Pose
Ardha Shirshasana
Half Head Pose
Ardha Shalabhasana
Half Locust Pose
Ardha Supta Virasana
Half Supine Hero
Ardha Ustrasana
Camel Pose – Half
Ardha Utripada Sirsasna
Tripod Headstand Pose – Half
Ardha Uttanasana
Half Standing Forward Bend
Ardha Urdhva Upavishta Konasana
Half Upright Seated Angle
Ardha Ustrasana
Half Camel Pose
Ardha-Vayu-Muktyasana
Half Wind-Relieving Pose
Ardha Virabhadrasana I
Low Warrior I
Ardha Vrschikasana
Half Scorpion Pose
Arjunasana
Prince Arjuna Pose
Ashtangasana
Eight-Limbed Pose
Ashwa Sanchalanasana
Equestrian Pose
Asta Vakrasana
Balance Dedicated to Astavakra/Eight Twists Pose
Atirupa Mayurasana
Beautiful Peacock Pose
Avakra Vrschikasana
Upright Scorpion Pose
B – Yoga Poses
Baddha Akarna Dhanurasana
Bound Archer Pose
Baddha Hastha Dwipada Viparita Dandasana
Bound Arms Both Legs Inverted staff Pose
Baddha Hasta Padma Shirshasana/Sirsasana
Bound Arms Lotus Headstand Pose
Baddha Hastha Parivrrta Parsva Konasana
Bound Arms Revolved Side Angle Pose
Baddha Hastha Parsva Konasana
Bound Arms Angle Pose
Baddha Hasta Shirshasana/Sirsasana
Bound Hand Headstand
Baddha Hastha Utthita Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana
Bound Arms One Leg Stretched Up Inverted staff Pose
Baddha Konasana
Bound Angle Pose/Cobbler Pose
Baddha Konasana in Niralamba Sirsasana
Bound Angle Unsupported Headstand
Baddha Konasana in Sarvangasana
Bound Angle Shoulderstand I
Baddha Konasana in Sirsasana I
Bound Angle Headstand I
Baddha Matsyasana
Bound Fish Pose
Badha Natarajasana
Bound Lord of the Dance Pose
Baddha Pada Ardha Padma Vrschikasana
Bound Foot Half Lotus Scorpion Pose
Baddha Pada Mastyasana
Bound Legs Fish Pose
Baddha Pada Parivrtta Konasana
Bound Leg Twisted Triangle Pose
Baddha Padmasana
Bound Lotus Pose
Baddha Padmottanasana
Locked Elbow Standing Forward Bend Pose
Baddha Pada Nirlamba Sarvangasana
Bound Feet – -Unsupported Whole BodyRejuvenating Pose
Baddha Pada Viparita Dandasana
Bound Foot Inverted staff Pose
Baddha Yajnasana
Bound Christ’s Cross Pose
Baddhapada Akarna Dhanurasana
Bound Leg Archer Pose
Baddhapada Koormamuni Asana
Bound Legs Sage Koormamuni Pose
Bakasana
Crane Pose
Balancing Table
Balasana
Child Pose
Bhadrasana
Gracious Pose
Bhairavasana
Reclining Formidable Pose
Bharadvajasana I
Twist Dedicated to Bharadvajra
Bharadvajasana II
Twist Dedicated to Bharadvajra II
Bhekasana
Frog Pose
Bhadrasana
Gracious Pose
Bhairavasana
Formidable Shiva Pose
Bharadvajasana
Pose of the Sage Warrior Bharadvaja
Bhujapidasana
Shoulder Pressing Arm Balance
Bhujangasna I
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasna II
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasna III
Cobra Pose
Bhujamadya Sirsa Samakonasana
Elbow Supprted Headstand Same Angle Pose
Bhujamadya Padma Sirsasana
Elbow Supported Headstand Pose
Bhramariasana
Honeybee Pose
Bhujangasana
Cobra Pose
Bhunamanasana
Saluting Mother Earth Pose
Bogar
Sage Pose Forward BendIng
Brahmacharyasana
Celebate Pose
Bramhamuniasana
Sage Bramhamuni Pose
Buddhasana
Enlightened Pose
C – Yoga Poses
Chakorasana
Moonbird Pose
Chakorasana
Partridge Pose
Chakorasana
Partridge Pose
Chakorasana
Moon Bird Pose
Chakra Bandasana
Bound Wheel Pose
Chakrasana
Wheel Pose
Chandrasana
Crescent Moon
Chaturanga
Four Limbed Staff Pose
Chaturanga Dandasana
Four-Limbed staff Pose
Chatuskonasana
Four Corner Pose
Catuspadapitham
Crab Pose
Chalanasana
Churning Pose
D – Yoga Poses
Dandasana
Staff Pose
Dakshina Nauli
Right Side Isolation
Dandayamna Baddha Konasana
Balancing Bound Angle
Dandayamana Janu Sirsasana
Standing Head To Knee
Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana
Standing Yoga Seal
Dandayamna Baddha Konasana
Balancing Bound Angle
Dhanurasana
Bow Pose
Dur Dhanurasana
Difficult Bow Pose
Durvasanana/Durvasana
Pose of the Sage Durva
Durvasana
Pose of the Sage Durva (Preparation)
Dwi Hasta Bhujasana
Two-Handed Arm Balance
Dwi-Pada-Anantasana
Two-Leg Infinity Pose
Dwi-Pada-Koundinyasana
Two-Legged Arm Balance of the Sage Koundinya
Dwi Pada Sirsasana
Two-Feet-Behind-the-Head Pose/Balancing Tortoise Pose
Dwi Pada Viparita
Two-Legged Inverted
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana
Two-Legged Inverted Staff Pose
Dwi Pada Yoga Dandasana
Yogi’s Meditation stick Pose/Two-Legged Yogi Staff Balance
E – Yoga Poses
Edaikaadar Asana
Sage Edailaadar Pose
Eka Hasta Adho Mukha Vrkshasana
One-Hand Hand stand Pose
Eka Hasta Bhujasana
One-Leg-Arm Balance
Eka Hastha Korarasana
One Arm Raised Up Sage Koarkar Pose
Eka Hastha Padagustha Naukasana
One Arm Holding The Big Toe Boat Pose
Eka Hastha Padapaschima Rajakapotasana
Feet Touching The Back King Pigeon – One Arm
Eka Hastha Padma Sirsasana
One Arm Balance – Lotus Headstand Pose
Eka Hastha Padma Mayurasana
One Arm Balance Lotus Peacock Pose
Eka Hasta Padma Adho-Mukha-Vrkshasana
One-Hand Lotus Hand Stand Pose
Eka Hastha Paripurna Hanumanasana
One Arm Lord Hanuman Pose – Complete
Eka Hastha Parivid Pada Dhanurasana
Twined Legs Bow Pose – One Arm
Eka Hasta Parsva Padma Sarvangasana
Sideways Upward Tending Lotus In Whole Body Rejuvenating Pose With One
Eka Hastha Parsva Padma Sarvangasana
Sideways Upward Tending Lotus in Padma Sethubandhasana
Whole Body Rejuvenating Pose With One Arm Balance
Eka Hastha Prasarita Apda Sirsasana
Feet Spread Out One Arm Balance Headstand Pose
Eka Hastha Purvottanasana
Single Arm Intense Front Body Stretch Pose
Eka Hastha Sivanandasana
Yogi Sivananda Pose – One Arm Variation
Eka Hastha Thirumoolarasana
One Arm Balance Sage Thirumoolar Pose
Eka Hastha Tirianf Mukhttona Natarjasana
Intense Backbend Shiva’s Dancing Pose
Eka Hastha Urdhvamukha Paripruna Nindra Nindra Dhanurasana
Upward Facing One Arm at Standing Full Bow Pulling Pose
Eka Hasta Vyaghrasana
One Handed Tiger
Eka Hasta Adho Mukha Vrksasana
One Hand Handstand Pose
Eka Pada Adho Muckha Svanasana
One-Legged Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana
One Leg Downward Facing Dog
Eka Pada Baddha Galavasana
Bound Lef Sage Galava Pose
Eka Pada Badha Hasta Uttanasana
One Leg Hand Binding Intense Stretch Pose
Eka Pada Baddha Paripurna Veerasana
Bound Foot Complete Warrior Pose
Eka Pada Baddha Utthita Vrschikasana
Bound Foot Elevated Scorpion Pose
Eka Pada Baddha Veerasana
Bound Foot Warrior Pose
Eka Pada Baddha Vrschikasana
Bound Foot Scorpion Pose
Eka Pada Bakasana
One-Legged Crane Pose
Eka-Pada Dhanurasana
One Leg Bow Pose
Eka Pada Eka Hastha Rajpotasana
One Arm And One Leg King Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Galavasana
One-Legged Balance Sage Galava Pose
Eka Hasta Shirshasana
One Hand Head Stand Pose (Reverse Hand Var.)
Eka Pada Vasisthasana
One Arm Holding The Big Toe Sage Vasistha
Eka Hasta Vyaghrasana
One Handed Tiger
Eka Pada Kapatosana
One-Leg Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Koundinyasana
One Leg Sage Koundinya Pose
Eka-Pada-Niralamba-Shirshasana
One Foot Hands-Free Head Stand Pose
Eka Pada Padangustha Dhanurasna
One-Legged Big-Toe Bow Pose
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
One-Legged Arm Balance for Koundinyasana I
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II
One-Legged Arm Balance for Koundinyasana II
Eka Pada Konganarasana
Sage Konganar Pose – One Leg
Eka Pada Mukta Hasta Sirsasana
One-Legged Free-Hand Headstand
Eka Pada Navasana
One-Legged Boat Pose
Eka Pada Nikunjasana
One Leg Raised Heart
Eka Pada Nindra Rajakapotasana
One Leg King Pigeon Pose
Eka Padangustha Vasisthasana
Balance Dedicated to the Sage Vasistha
Eka Padangustha Vyaghrasana
One Arm Holding The BigToe Tiger Stretch Pose
Eka-Pada-Raja-Bhujangasana
One-Leg King Cobra Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II
Eka Pada Salamba-Shirshasana
Supported One-Leg Head stand Pose
Eka Pada Sarvangasana
One-Legged Shoulderstand I
Eka Pada Setubandha Sarvangasana
One Leg Stretched Up Bridge Pose
Eka Pada Setu Bandhasana
One-Legged Bridge Pose
Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
One-Legged Bridge Pose
Eka Pada Shirsha Rajakapotasana
One Leg to Head Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Shirshasana
One Leg Behind the Head Pose
Eka Pada Sirsasana
Foot Behind The Head Pose
Eka Pada Sirsasana I
One-Legged Headstand I
Eka Pada Sirsa Ananda Sayanasana
Foot Behind The Head Yogi’s Resting Pose
Eka Pada Sirsa Bakasana
One-Foot-Behind-the-Head Crane Pose
Eka Pada Sirsa Nirakunjasana
Foot To Head Heart Pose
Eka Pada Sirsa Padangusthasana
Foot-Behind-the-Head-Tip-Toe Pose
Eka Pada Sirsa Yoga Dandasana
Foot Behind The Head In Yogi’s Meditating Stick Pose
Extended Leg Squat
Eka Pada Urdhva Adomukha Svanasana
One Leg Raised Up Downward Facing Dog Pose
Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana
One-Legged Inverted Bow Pose
Eka Pada Utthana Mercudhandasana
One Leg Stretched Up Intense Backbend Pose
Eka Pada Vasisthasana
One Leg Sage Vasistha Pose
Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana
One Leg Inverted Staff Pose
Eka pada Viparita Dandasana
One Leg Inverted Staff Pose
Eka Pada Viparita-Dandasana I
One Leg Inverted Staff Pose I
Eka Pada Viparita-Dandasana I
One Leg Inverted Staff Pose I (Var.)
Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana I
One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose
Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana I
One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose
Eka Pada Viparita-Dandasana II
One Leg Inverted Staff Pose II
Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana II
One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose II
Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana II
One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose II
Eka Pada Vrschikasana
One-Leg Scorpion Pose
Eka Pada Vrschikasana II
One-Legged Scorpion Pose
Eka Pada Yoganidrasana
Yogi’s Sleeping Pose
Eka Padaya Paripurna Vrschikasana
One Leg Stretched Out Lotus In Scorpion Pose
F – Yoga Poses
Flowering Lotus
G – Yoga Poses
Gaivasana
Chain Pose
Galavasana
Pose of the Sage Galava
Ganda Bherundasana
Formidable Face Pose
Garbha Pindasana
Embryo /Baby in The Womb Pose
Garudasana
Eagle Pose
Garudasana in Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Eagle Pose in Handstand
Garudasana in Sarvangasana I
Shoulderstand with Eagle Legs I
Garudasana in Sirsasana I
Headstand with eagle Legs I
Gheransasana
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Gheranda
Gitanandasana
Yogi Gitananda Pose
Gomukhasana
Cow Face Pose
Goraksasana
Pose of the Lord Goraksha /Sage Goraksa /Cowherd Pose
Garbhasana
Child’s Pose
Gupta Padmasana
Hidden Lotus Pose
H – Yoga Poses
Halasana
Plow Pose
Hansasana
Swan Pose
Hanumanasana
Pose of the Lord Hanuman/Leg-Split Pose
Hanumanasana in Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Split Legs in Handstand
Hanumanasana Sirsasana I
Headstand with Front Splits Headstand I
Hanumanasana Namaskara
Hanuman Salutation Pose
Hanumanasana Pincha Mayurasana
Split Legs in Peacock Feather Pose
Himalayasana
Mount Himalaya Pose
I – Yoga Poses
Iyengar Asana
Yogi Iyengar Pose
J – Yoga Poses
Jalandhara Bandha
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Janu Sirsasana/ Shirshasana
Head-to-Knee Pose
Janu Sirsa Brahmacharyasana
Head To Knee Celebate Pose
Jathara Parivartanasana
Twisted Stomach Pose
Jatharasana
Abdominal Lift Pose
K – Yoga Poses
Kailiasana
Goddess Kali Pose
Kailashasana
Lord Kaliasha Pose
Kakasana
Crow Pose
Kala Bhairavasana
Balance Dedicated to the Universal Destroyer Shiva
Kamalamuni
Asana Sage Kamalamuni Pose
Kamalasana
Goddess Kamala Pose
Kandasana
Navel Pose
Kandharasana
Shoulder Pose
Kanjanasana
Wagtail Pose
Kapinjalasana
Partridge Pose
Kapinjalasana
Raindrop-Drinking Bird Pose
Kapinjalasana
Raindrop-Drinking Bird Pose
Kapinjalasana
Partridge Pose
Kapotasana
Pigeon Pose
Kapyasana
Monkey Pose
Karandavasana
Duck Pose
Karnapidasana
Ear Pressure Pose/ Knee to Ear Pose
Karnapida Chakrasana
Ear Pressure Wheel Pose
Kashyapasana
Pose of the Sage Kashyapa
Konasana Chikka
Asana Book Stand Pose
Konganarasana
Sage Konganar Pose
Koormamuni
Sage Koormamuni Pose
Koormasana
Tortoise Pose
Korakarasana
Sage Korakar Pose
Koundinyasana
Sage Koundinya Pose
Krounchasana
Heron Pose
Kukkutasana
Cock Pose
Kulphasana
Ankle Pose
Kulpha-Vrkshasana
Ankle Tree Pose
Kulpha-Vrkshasana
Ankle Tree Pose (Var One Arm Up)
Kulpha Vrkshasana
Ankle Tree Pose (Var Hand on Hip)
Kuntasana
Spear Pose
Kunthasana
Full Squat Pose
L – Yoga Poses
Leg Cradle
Laghu Chakrasana
Little Wheel Pose
Laghu Dhanurasana
Little Bow Pose
Laghu Vajrasana
Little/ Graceful Thunderbolt Pose
Lingasana Shivalinga Pose
Lolasana
Pendulum/ Pendant/ Dangling Pose
M – Yoga Poses
Madyama Nauli
Central Abdominal Contraction
Maha Mudra
The Great Seal / Powerful Seal
Makarasana
Crocodile Pose
Malasana
Garland Pose
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Circle Pose Series
Mandukasana
Frog Pose
Marjaryasana
Cat stretch Pose
Matsyasana
Fish Pose
Mayurasana
Peacock Pose
Marichyasana I
Dedicated to Sage Marichi
Marichyasana II
Dedicated to Sage Marichi II
Marichyasana III
Dedicated to Sage Marichi III
Marichyasana IV
Dedicated to Sage Marichi IV
Moola Bhandasana
Root Lock/ Perineal Contraction Pose
Moola Matsyendrasana
Sage Matsyendra Pose
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana
Free-Hand Headstand
Mulabandhasana
Root Chakra/ Lock Pose
Musti Purvottanasana
Intense Front Body Stretch Pose
Musti Padma Mayurasana
Fist Lotus Peacock Pose
N – Yoga Poses
Nadi Vibrator-Pranayama
Nartana Mayurasana
Dancing Peacock Pose
Natarajasana
Lord of the Dance Pose
Natarajasana
Dancer’s Pose (Variation Changed From Prep)
Natarajasana I
Lord of the Dance Pose I
Natarajasana
Dancer’s Pose (Variation to Prep )
Natarajasana
Lord of the Dance Pose
Natarajasana
Dancer’s Pose (Variation)
Natarajasana
Dancer’s Pose (Variation)
Natarajasana
Dancer’s Pose (Variation)
Natarajasana
Dancer’s Pose (Variation)
Natarajasana
Ballet Pose (Variation)
Natarajasana II
Lord of the Dance Pose II
Niralamba Sirsasana I
Unsupported Headstand Arms & Legs Spread Wide
Niralamba Sirsasana II
Unsupported Headstand
Namaskar Parsvakonasana
Prayer Twist
Namaskarasana
Prayer Squat
Nandiasana
Lord Nandi Pose
Natyasana
Ballet Pose
Naukasana
Boat Pose
Navasana
Boat Pose
Nindra Vayu Mukttonasana
Standing Wind Releasing Forward Bend Pose
Nindra Vayu Muktyasana
Standing Wind Releasing Pose
Nindra Ananda Paksiyasana
Standing Happy Bird Pose
Nindra Rajapotasana
Standing King Pigeon Pose
Nindra Valakhilasana
Divine Spirit Pose
Nirakunjasana
Heart Pose
Nirlamba Baddha Eka Pada Uttanasana
Unsupported Bound Foot Forward Bend Pose
Nirlamba Paripurna Bhujangasana
Unsupported Cobra Pose
Nirlamba Paschimottanasana
Unsupported Intense Back Stretch Pose
Nirlamba Ardha Padmottanasana
HalfLotus Unsupported Forwards Bend Pose
Nirlamba Navasana
Unsupported Boat Pose
Nirlamba Padma Sarvangasana
Unsupported Whole Body Rejuvenating Lotus Pose
Niralamba-Padma-Shirshasana
Hands-Free Lotus Head Stand Pose
Niralamba Padma Sirsasana
Hands Free Lotus Headstand Pose (Arms Spread Wide Open Var.)
Nirlamba Sarvangasana
Unsupported Whole Body Rejuvenating Pose
Nirlamba Rajakapotasana
Unsupported King Pigeon Pose
Niralamba Sarvangasana
Unsupported Shoulder Stand Pose I
Niralamba Sarvangasana II
Unsupported Shoulder Stand Pose II (Prep).
Niralamba Sarvangasana II
Unsupported Shoulder Stand Pose II
Nirlamba Sirsa Padasana
Unsupported Feet To Head Pose
Niralamba-Shirshasana
Hands-Free Head Stand Pose
Nirlamba Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana
Unsupported One Leg Extended Forward Bend Pose
Nirlamba Utthana Hastha Padasana
Unsupported Arms And Leg Stretch Pose
Nirlamba Vygarasana
Unsupported Tiger stretch Pose
O – Yoga Poses
Omkarasana
Om Pose
P – Yoga Poses
Pada Hastasana
Hand Under Foot Pose
Pada Mayurasana
Lotus Peacock Pose
Pada Paschima Hanumanasana
Lord Hanuman Pose – Foot Touching The Back
Pada Shirsha Urdhva Dhanurasana
Foot to Head Raised Bow Pose
Padahastasana
Feet-on- Hands Pose
Padangustha Chakra Bandhasana
Tip Toe Bound Wheel Pose
Padangustha Dhanurasana
Bid Toe Bow Pose
Padangustha Eka Pada Sirsasana
Tip Toes Balance Foot Behind The Head Pose
Padangustha Himalayasana
One Arm Holding The big Toe – Mount Himalaya Pose
Padangustha Kapotasana
Tip Toe Pigeon Pose
Padangustha Kapatasana
Tip Toe Pigeon Pose
Padangustha Parivrtta Hanumasana
Revolved Lord Hanuman Pose – With One Arm Hold The Big Toe
Padangustha Setu Bandasana Pose
Tip Toe Bridge Pose
Padapaschima Rajakapotasana
Feet Touching The Back King Pigeon
Padma-Bhujangangasana
Lotus/ King Cobra Pose
Padma Bhujangasana
Lotus Cobra Pose
Padma Halasana
Lotus Plow Pose
Padma Mayurasana
Lotus Peacock Pose
Padma Sarvangasana
Lotus Shoulder Stand Pose
Padma Sayanasana
Lotus Couch Pose
Padma Setubandhasana
Lotus Bridge Pose
Padma Shirshasana
Lotus Pose Headstand
Parighasana
Gate Pose
Paripurna Bhujangasana
Complete Cobra Pose
Paripurna Bogarasana
Sage Bogar Pose – Complete
Paripurna Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
Complete King Pigeon Pose – One Leg
Paripurna Dhanurasana
Complete Bow Pose
Paripurna Hanumasana
Lord Hanuman Pose – Complete
Paripurna Korakarasana
Sage Korakar Pose Complete
Paripurna Marichyasana
Sage Marichi Pose – Complete
Paripurna Matsyendrasana I
Full Spinal Twist Lord of the Fishes
Paripurna Matsyendrasana II
Complete Lord of the Fishes Pose
Paripurna-Navasana
Complete Boat Pose
Paripurna Nindra Dhanurasana
Standing Full Bow Pulling Pose
Paripurna Paschimottanasana
Complete Back stretch Pose
Paripurna Raja Kapotasana
Complete King Pigeon Pose
Paripurna Utthita Vrschikasana
Elevated Scorpion – Complete
Paripurna Vajrasana
Thunder Bolt Pose – Complete
Paripurna Vamadevasana
Sage Vamadeva Pose – Complete
Paripurna Vrschikasana
Raised Lotus In Scorpion Pose
Parivid Pada Bhujangasana
Twined Legs Snake Pose
Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
Revolved Half Moon
Parivrtta Adho Mukha Shvanasana
Revolved Downward Facing Dog
Parivrtta Baddha Ardha Chandrasana
Revolved Bound Half Moon Pose
Parivrrta Baddha Trikonasa
Revolved Bound Triangle Pose
Parivrrta Baddhapada Uttanasana
Bound Legs Twisted Forward Bend Pose
Parivrrta Eka Pada Badha Hasta Uttanasana
Revolved One Leg Hand Binding Intense Stretch Pose
Parivrrta Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Revolved One Leg Sage Koundinya Pose
Parivrtta Hanumasana
Revolved Lord Hanuman Pose
Parivrrta Janu Sirsasana/ Shirshasana
Revolved Head to Knee Pose
Parivrtta Natarajasana
Shiva Twist
Parivrrta Parsva Konasana
Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrrta Parsvakonasana /Parshvakonasana
Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Parsvottanasana
Revolved Side Stretch Pose
Parivrrta Paschimottanasana
Revolved Seated Forward Bend
Parivrrta Prasarita Padottanasana
Revovled Wide Angle Forward Bend Pose
Parivrtta Trikonasana
Revolved Triangle
Parivrrta Trikonasana
Revolved Triangle Pose Variation
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Revolved Side Angle Pose (Prayer Hand Namaskar Variation)
Parivrrta Utkatasana
Twisted Powerful Pose
Parivrtta Utkatasana
Revolved Chair Pose
Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana
Revolved Open Angle Seated Forward Bend
Parivrrta Uttana Anjaliasana
Revolved Standing Forward Bend Prayer Pose
Parivrrta Uttanasana
Revovled Intense Standing Forward Bend
Parivrtta Utthita Pada Hasthasana
Revolved – Extended Hand To Feet Pose
Parivrttaikapada-Shirshasana
Revolving One Leg Head Stand Pose
Parivrrtapada Baddha Konasana
Twisted Feet Bound Angle Pose
Parshva Halasana
Side Plough Pose
Parshva Kukkutasana
Side Cock Pose
Parshva Padma Sarvangasana
Side Lotus Shoulder Stand Pose
Parshva Pindasana
Side Embryo Pose
Parshva Salamba Shirshasana
Supported Side Head stand Pose
Parshva Sarvangasana
Side Shoulder Stand Pose
Parshva Shavasana
Side Corpse Pose
Parshva Shirshasana
Side Head Pose
Parshva Padma Shirshasana
Side Lotus Pose Headstand
Parshva Upavishta Konasana
Side Seated Angle Pose
Parsva Ardha Bakasana
Side Crane Pose
Parsva Bakasana
Side Crane Pose
Parsva Dandasana
Twisted Staff Pose
Parsva Dhanurasana
Side Bow
Parsva Halasana
Sideways Plow Pose
Parsva Karnapidasana
Sideways Knee-to-Ear Pose
Parsva Konasana
Side Angle Pose
Parsva Kukkutasana
Side Cock Pose
Parsva Padma Parvatasana
Lateral Lotus Mountain Pose
Parsva Pindasana in Halasana
Sideways Embryo Plow Pose
Parsva Upavistha Konasana
Side Seated Angle
Parsva Urdhva Padmasana in Sirsasana I
Sideways Upward Lotus in Headstand I
Parsva Urdhva Padmasana in Sirsasana II
Sideways Upward Lotus in Headstand II
Parsva Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana I
Sideways Upward Lotus in Shoulderstand I
Parsva Vamadevasana
Sage Vamadeva Pose – Flanked
Parsva Sarvangasana
Sideways Shoulderstand
Parsva Sirsasana I
Sideways Headstand I
Parsva Sirsasana II
Sideways Headstand II
Parsva Veerabhadrasana
Sideways Warrior Verrabhadra Pose
Parsva Vrksanasa
Flanked Tree Pose
Parsva Yoga Mudrasana
Side-Bending Yogic Seal
Parsavasana
Side Stretch Pose
Parsvaika Pada Sarvangasana I
One-Legged Sideways Shoulderstand I
Parshvakakasana
Side Crow Pose
Parsvottanasana/Parshvottanasana
Side Intense Stretch Pose Prep
Parshvottanasana
Intense Side Stretch Pose (Interlocking Fingers Variation)
Parshvottanasana
Side Intense Stretch Pose/ Pyramid
Paryankasana
Bed Pose
Pasasana
Noose Pose
Paschimatanasana
Seated Forward Bend/ Back Stretch Pose
Paschimottanasana Namaskar
Forward Bend with Hands in Prayer Pose
Pashasana
Noose Pose
Pavana Muktasana
Wind Relieving Pose
Patanjaliasana
Sage Patanjali Pose
Patanvrkshasana
Toppling Tree Pose
Peraiyasana
Crescent Moon Pose
Phalakasana
Plank
Pincha Janu Marichyasna
Chin To Knee Sage Marichi
Pincha Mayurasana
Peacock Feather Pose
Pinda–Shirshasana
Embryo Lotus Pose Headstand
Pindasana
Embryo Pose
Pindasana in Halasana
Embryo Plow Pose
Pindasana in Sirsasana I
Embryo Pose in Headstand I
Prapada-Matsyendrasana
Spinal Twist in Tiptoe Pose
Prapada-Paryankasana
Tiptoe Couch Pose
Prapada-Setu-Bhandasana
Tiptoe Bridge-Forming Pose
Prapadasana
Tiptoe Pose
Prapardasana
Tiptoe Pose
Prasaritha Pada Halasana
Feet Spread Out Plow Pose
Prasarita Eka Pada Sirsa Padasana
One Leg Stretched Out Foot Touching Head Pose
Prasarita Pada Paschimottanasana
Feet Spread Out Forward Bend Pose
Prasarita Pada Rajakapotasana
King Pigeon Pose – One Leg Stretched Out
Prasaritha Pada Nirlamba Halasana
Feet Spread Out Unsupported Plow Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana
Revolved Wide Angle Forward Bend Revolved
Prasarita Padottasana I
Wide Angle Standing Forward Bend I
Prasarita Padottasana II
Wide Angle Standing Forward Bend II
Prasarita Padottasana III
Wide Angle Standing Forward Bend III
Prasarita Padottasana IV
Wide Angle Standing Forward Bend IV
Punnakeesarasana
Sage Punnakeesar Pose
Purna-Chakrasana
Full Wheel Pose
Purna Matsyendrasana
Sage Matsyendra’s Pose Complete (Lotus Variation)
Purna Salabasana
Full Locust Pose
Purna Ustrasana
Camel Pose – Full
Purna Vamadevasana
Sage Vamadeva Pose – Full
Purvottanasana
Intense Front Body Stretch
Purvottana Padma Sarvangasana
Intense Front Body stretching & Rejuvenating Lotus Pose
Q – Yoga Poses
R – Yoga Poses
Raja Bhujangasana
King Cobra Pose
Raja-Hanumanasana
King Leg-Split Pose Dedicated to Hanuman
Raja Kapotasana
King Pigeon Pose
Raja Kurmasana
King Tortoise Pose
Raja-Valakhilyasana
Kingly Pose of the Heavenly Spirits
Romarishi Asana
Sage Romarishi Pose
Ruchikasana
Pose of the Sage Ruchika
S – Yoga Poses
Salabasana /Salabhasana
Locust Pose
Salamba Angula Sirsasana
Thumbs Supported Headstand Pose
Salamba Bhujangasana
Sphinx
Salamba Navasana
Supported Boat Pose
Salambha Padma Shirshasana
Supported Lotus Head Stand (Forearm Touch Var.)
Salamba Padma
Supported Lotus Headstand Pose
Salamba Parsva Veerabhadrasana
Sideways Warrior Verrabhadra Pose-Supported
Salamba Pindasana
Supported Embryo Pose
Salamba-Sarvangasana
Supported Shoulder Stand Pose
Salambha Shirshasana
Supported Head Stand (Reverse Tripod Forearms Touch Var.)
Salamba Shirshasana
Supported Headstand Pose (Reverse Tripod Var.)
Salamba Sarvangasana I
Supported Shoulderstand I
Salamba Sarvangasana II
Supported Shoulderstand II
Salamba Shirshasana/ Sirsasana
Tripod Supported Head Stand Pose
Samakonasana
Even Angle Pose/ Even Angle Pose
Sankarasana
Yogi Sankarar Pose
Sarpasana
Snake
Sarvangasana
Shoulder Stand Pose
Sasangasana
Rabbit Pose
Sattaimuni Asana
Sage Sattaimuni Pose
Savasana
Corpse Pose
Sayanasana
Couch Pose
Setu Bandha
Bridge Pose
Setu-Bandha-Parshva-Sarvangasana
Bridge Shoulder Stand Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge Pose (Prep.)
Setu Bandhasana
Bridge Forming Pose
Shalabhasana
Locust
Shashankasana
Hare Pose
Shatkonasana
Six Triangle Pose
Shavasana
Corpse Pose
Simhasana
Lion Pose
Shirsha-Pada-Eka-Adho-Mukha-Vrkshasana
Foot to Head One-Hand Hand stand Pose
Shirsha Padasana
Foot to Head Pose (Prep.)
Shirsha Padasana
Foot to Head Pose
Shirshasana
Head Pose
Shitali-Kumbahka
Cooloing Retention of Inhalation
Shivathandavasana
Lord Shiva’s Dancing Pose
Sirsa Pada Eka Hasta Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Foot to Head One Hand Handstand Pose
Sirsa Pada Mayurasana
Head To Feet Peacock Pose
Sirsa Pada Natarajasana
Foot To Head Dancer’s Pose
Sira Padasana
Feet to Head Pose
Sirsasana
Headstand (Prep)
Sirsasana I
Headstand I
Sirsasana II
Enlightened Headstand Pose Buddha
Sirsasana III
Headstand III
Sirsasana IV
Headstand IV
Sirspada Laghu Dhanurasana
Feet To Head Little Bow Pose
Sirsapadasana
Feet To Head Pose
Siddhasana
Accomplished/ Adept’s Pose
Sivanandasana
Yogi Sivananda’s Pose
Skandasana
Pose of the Lord Skanda/ Pose Dedicated to the God of War
Squatting
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Sukha Matsyasana
Easy Fish Pose
Supta Baddha Konasana
Reclining Bound Angle Pose/ Supine Bound Angle
Supta Bhekasana
Reclining Frog Pose
Supta Dwipada Danasana
Supine Yogi’s Meditating Stick Pose – Both Arms
Supta Hastha Padottanasana
Reclined Intense Leg Stretch Pose
Supta Konasana
Reclining Wide Angle Pose
Supta Koormasana
Reclined Tortoise Pose
Supta Koorma
Anjaliasana Reclined Tortoise Prayer Pose
Supta Madhyasana
Reclining Waist Pose
Supta Padangusthasana I
Reclining Big Toe Pose I
Supta Padangusthasana II
Reclining Big Toe Pose II
Supta Virasana
Reclining Hero Pose
Supta Matsyendrasana
Knee Down Twist
Supta Padangusthasana
Supine Hand To Toe
Supta Vajrasana
Supine Thunderbolt Pose
Supta-Virasana
Reclining Hero Pose
Supta-Trivikramasama
Reclining Vishnu Pose
Surya Namaskarasana
Sun Salutation Pose
Surya-Namskara-Adho-Mukha-Svanasana
Sun salutation-Downward Facing Dog Pose
Surya-Namskara-Ashtanga-Namaskara
Sun Salution-Eight-Point Bow Pose
Surya-Namskara-Ashva-Sanchalanasana
Sun Salutation-Equestrian Pose
Surya-Namskara-Ashva-Sanchalanasana
Sun Salutation – Equestrian Pose
Surya-Namskara-Chaturanga-Dandasana
Sun Salutation -Plank Pose
Surya-Namskara-Hasta-Uttanasana
Sun Salutation- Raided Hands Pose
Surya-Namskara-Pranamasana
Sun Salutation- Prayer Pose
Surya-Namskara-Surya-Namaskara-Bhujangasana
Sun Salutation- Cobra Pose
Surya-Namskara-Uttanasana
Sun Salutation-Intense Stretch Pose
Sucirandhrasana
Threading The Needle
Sukha Chakorasna
Comfortable Partridge Pose
Sukha-Garbha-Pindasana
Easy Embryo in the womb Pose
Sukha-Matsyasana
Easy Fish Pose
Sukha-Matsyendrasana
Easy Spinal Twist
Sukha-Rajakapotasana
Easy King Pigeon Pose
Sukha-Supta-Kurmasana
Easy Sleeping Tortoise Pose
Sukhasana
Easy Pose
Sundaranandar Asana
Sage Sundaranandar Pose
Svanasana
Dog Tilt Pose
Sutra-Neti
String Neti/ Nasal Cleansing
T – Yoga Poses
Table
Table Pose
Tadasana
Mountain Pose
Tadasana
Mountain Pose Variation
Tadasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
Mountain Pose with Bound Hands
Tadasana Urdhva Hastasana
Mountain Pose with Arms Overhead
Tadasana Samasthiti
Mountain Pose/ Steady Standing
Tarasana
Star Pose
Thavaliasana
Frog Pose
Thirumoolararasana Sage
Thirumoolar Pose
Thiruvikramasana
Lord Shiv’s Terrific Dance Pose
Tiriand Mukhttonasana
Standing Intense Backbend Pose
Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
Three-Limbed Forward Bend
Tiriang Mukhottanasana
Intense Backbend Stretch
Tiriend Pada Akarna Dhanurasana
Crossed Leg Archer Pose
Tittibhasana/ Titibhasana
Firefly Pose
Trikonasana
Triangle Pose (Preparation)
Trikonasana
Triangle Pose/ Five Pointed Star
Trikonasana
Triangle Pose (Variation)
Tiriang Baddha Pada Natarajasana
Intense Backbend Bound Leg/ Feet Shiva’s Dancing Pose
Tiryaka Tadasana
Swaying Tree Pose
Tolasana
Scale Pose
Tryanga-Mukhaikapada-Paschimatanasana
Three-Limbed Facing One-Foot Back Stretch Pose
U – Yoga Poses
Ubhaya Padangushtasana
Big Toe Pose
Uddhiyana Marjaryasana
Abdominal Cat Lift A
Uddiyana Bandha
Abdominal Lock
Upavista/Upavistha Konasana I
Upward-Facing Open Angle Pose
Upavista/Upavistha Konasana II
Open Angle Seated Forward Bend
Upavistha Konasana in Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Open-Angle Pose in Handstand
Upavistha Prapadasana
Crouching Tiptoe Pose
Upavistha Yoga Mudra
Seated Yoga Seal
Urdhva Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
Upward Facing Forward Bend
Urdhva Dandasana in Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Full Arm Balance
Urdhva Dandasana
Upward/ Inverted Staff Pose
Urdhva Dandasana II
Upward/ Inverted Staff Pose II
Urdhva Dandasana III
Upward/ Inverted Staff Pose III
Urdhva-Dhanurasana
Upward/ Raised Bow Pose
Urdhva Eka Hastha Padma Bhujangasana
One Arm Stretched Up Lotus Cobra Pose
Urdhva Hastha Virasana
Rasied Arms Warrior Pose
Urdhva Hastha Yoga Nidrasana
Arms Rasied Up Yogi’s Sleeping Pose
Urdhva Hastasana in Virasana
Hero Pose with Arms Overhead.
Urdhva Hastasana in Padmanasana
Lotus Pose with Arms Overhead
Urdhva Kukkutasana
Raised/ Upward Cock Pose
Urdhva Matsyasana
Raised Fish Pose
Urdhva Mayurasana
Inverted Peacock Pose
Urdhva Mukha Makarasana
Upward Facing Crocodile Pose
Urdhva Mukha Moola Bhandhasana
Upwward Facing Perineal Contraction Pose
Urdhva Mukha Paksiyasana
Upward Facing Bird Pose
Urdhva Mukha Paschimatanasana I
Upward Facing Back Stretch Pose
Urdhva Muka Paschimatanasana II
Upward Facing Back Stretch Pose II
Urdhva Mukha Paripruna Nindra Nindra Dhanurasana
Upward Facing Standing Full Bow Pulling Pose
Urdhva Mukha Prasarita Padottanasana
Upward Facing Wide Legs Forward Bend Pose
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana I
Upward Facing Forward Bend (Var.)
Urdhva Mukha Pachimottanasana II
Upward-facing Forward Bend II
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Upward-Facing Dog
Urdhva Mukha Utthita Dwipada Viparita Danasana
Upward Facing Elevated Both Legs Inverted Staff Pose
Urdhva Mukha Eka Hasta Padangustha Nukasana
Upward Facing One Leg BigToe Boat Pose
Urdhva Mukha Kailiasana
Upward Facing Goddess Kali Pose
Urdhva Mukha Korakarasana
Upward Facing Sage Korakar Pose
Urdhva Mukha Nirlamba Bhuangasana
Upward Facing Unsupported Cobra Pose
Urdhva Mukha Nirlamba Sarpasana
Upward Facing Unsupported Snake Pose
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Upward Facing Dog Pose
Urdhva Pada Brahmacharyasana
Upward Tending Celebate Pose
Urdhva Padma Mayurasana
Inverted Lotus Peacock Pose
Urdhva Padma Padma Hamsasana
Upward Tending Lotus Swan Pose
Urdhva Padma Salabasana
Raised Lotus Locust Pose
Urdhva Padma Vrschikasana
Upward/ Raised Scorpion Pose
Urdhva Padmasana in Upward Tending Lotus Pose
Urdhva Padmasana
Upward Lotus Pose
Urdhva Padmasana in Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Inverted Lotus in Handstand
Urdhva Padmasana in Baddha Hasta Sirsasana
Upward Lotus in Bound Hand Headstand
Urdhva Padmasana in Mukta Hasta Sirsasana
Upward Lotus in Free-Hand Headstand
Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana
Upward Lotus in Shoulderstand I
Urdhva Padmasana in Sirsasana I
Upward Lotus in Headstand I Front
Urdhva Padmasana in Sirsasana II
Upward Lotus in Headstand II
Urdhva Padmasana in Sirsasana III
Upward Lotus in Headstand III
Urdhva Paschimottanasana
Upward Tending Intense Back Stretch Pose
Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana
One Leg Extended Forward Bend Pose
Urdhva Salabasana
Raised Locust Pose
Urdhva Upavista Konasana
Upward Facing Open Angle Pose
Urdhva Upavista Paschimottanasana
Upward-Facing Open Angle Forward Bend I
Urdhva Upavishta Konasana
Upright Seated Angle
Urdhva Uttanasana
Upward Forward Fold
Ustrasana
Camel Pose
Utkata Konasana
Goddess Squat
Utkatasana
Chair
Uttanasana
Standing Forward Fold
Utkatasana
Fierce Pose
Utripada Padma Sirsasana
Tripod Headstand Lotus Pose
Utripada Sirsa Baddha Konasana
Bound Angle Tripod Headstand Pose
Utripada Sirsa Samakonasana
Tripod Headstand Same Angle Pose
Uttanasana
Intense Stretch Pose (Interlocking Fingers Variation)
Uttana Bogarasana
Triangle Pose
Uttana Padasana
Intense Leg Stretch
Uttana Padma Mayurasana
Intense Lotus Peacock
Uttanasana
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana
Intense Stretch Pose Stork (Variation)
Uttanasana
Intense Stretch Pose (Cross Forearm Grab Feet Variation)
Utthana Merudandasana
Intense Backbend Pose
Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana
High Lunge
Utthita Baddha Hastha Janu Sirsasana
Standing Bound Arms Head Between Knees
Utthita Baddha Konasana
Lifted Cobbler Pose
Utthita-Bhujangasana
Standing Cobra Pose
Utthita Dwipada Sirsasana
Lifted Feet Behind The Head Pose
Utthita Dwipada Viparita Dandasana
Elevated Both Legs Inverted Staff Pose
Utthita Dwipada Vrstasana
Raised Up Feet Spreadout Resting On The Arms Pose
Utthita Eka Pada Adho Muka Svanasana
One Leg Raised Up Downward Facing Dog Pose
Utthita Eka Pada Bakasana
One Leg Raised Up Crane Pose
Utthita Eka Pada Chakrasana
Dwipada Viparita Dandasana One Leg Raised Up Wheel Pose
Utthita Eka Pada Cibi Januasana
Standing Chin To Knee Pose
Utthita Eka pada Paripurna Masyendeasana
Sage Matsyendra Pose Complete
Utthita Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
Raised Up Leg & Back Stretch Pose
Utthita Eka pada Sirsasana
Lifted Foot Behind The Head Pose
Utthitha Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana
One Leg Rasied Up Inverted Staff Pose
Utthita Eka Pada Yoga Dandasana
One Leg Stretched Up Yogi’s Meditating Stick Pose
Utthita Ganda Bherundasana
Extended Formidable Face Pose
Utthita Padmasana
Lofted Lotus Pose
Utthita Hastha Pada Uttanasana
Extended Hand To Foot Stretch Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangusthaana
Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose (Variation)
Utthita Koormasana
Raised Tortoise Pose
Uttana Padasana
Extended Leg Pose
Utthita Parivrtta Baddha Padasana
Raised & Revolved Bound Leg Stretch Pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Extended Side Angle Pose
Utthita-Parshvasahita
Standing Leg Going to the side Pose
Utthita Purna Salabasana
Elevated Full Locust Pose
Utthtia Raja Vrschikasana
Elevated King Scorpion Pose
Utthita Supta Padangusthasana
Extended Supine Hand To Toe
Utthita Svanasana
Extended Dog Pose
Utthita Trikonasana
Extended Triangle Pose
Utthita Tittibhasana
Standing Firefly Pose
Utthita-Vayu-Muktyasana
Standing Wind Relieving Pose Vari
Utthita Vayu Muktyasana
Standing Wind Relieving Pose
Utthita Tittibhasana
Standing Firefly Pose (Full Insect Pose)
Utthita Tittibhasana
Standing Firefly Pose (Binding Interlocking Fingers Variation)
Utthita Vrschikasana
Elevated Scorpion Pose
V – Yoga Poses
Vaasamni
Asana Sage Vaasamuni Pose
Vajrasana
Thunderbolt Pose
Vakrasana
Crooked Pose
Valakhilyasana
Pose of the Heavenly Spirits/ Divine Spirit Pose
Valgulasana
Vishnu Bat Pose
Valmiki Asana
Sage Valmiki Pose
Vamadevasana I
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Vamadeva
Vamadevasana II
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Vamadeva
Vamana Nauli Left Side Isolation
Vasisthasana
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Vasistha
Vatayanasana
Horse Pose / Sea Horse Pose
Vatayanasana
Horse Pose (Namaste Palm Prayer Variation)
Vayu-Muktyasana
Wind-Relieving Pose
Veerabhasdrasana Warrior
Veerabhadra Pose
Veerasana
Warrior Pose
Veerastambanasana
Warrior Veerastamban Pose
Vibhakta Vrschikasana
Symmetical Scorpion Pose
Viparita Pindasana
Inverted Embryo In The WombPose
Viparita Bhekasana
Inverted Frog Pose
Viparita Dwipada Anjaliasana
Inverted – Both Legs Prayer Pose
Viparita Dwipada Baddhasana
Inverted Bound Legs Pose
Viparita Garbapindasana
Inverted Embryo In The Womb Pose
Viparita Karani Mudra
Inverted Lake Seal
Viparita Karnapida Urdhva Padmasana
Inverted Ear Pressure Raised Up Lotus Pose
Viparita Koormasana
Inverted Tortoise Pose
Viparita Raja Koormasana
Inverted King Tortoise Pose
Viparita Shalabhasana
Inverted Locust Pose
Viparita Titibha Anjali Asana
Inverted Firefly Prayer Pose
Viparita Titibhasana
Inverted Firefly Pose
Viparita Virabhadrasana
Reverse Warrior
Vipateetha Salabasana
Inverted Locust Pose
Vira Parampara I
Hero Series I
Vira Parampara II
Hero Series II
Vira Parampara III
Hero Series III
Vira Parampara IV
Hero Series IV
Vira Parampara V
Hero Series V
Vira Parampara VI
Hero Series VI
Vira Parampara VII
Hero Series VII
Vira Parampara VIII
Hero Series VIII
Vira Parampara IX
Hero Series IX
Vira Parampara X
Hero Series X
Vira Tolasana
Hero Scale Pose
Virabhadra Mudra
Warrior Seal
Virabhadrasana I
Warrior Pose
Virabhadrasana II
Warrior Pose II
Viranchyasana I
Pose Dedicated to Viranchi (Brahma)
Virasana
Hero Pose
Vishnu-Devanandasana
Yogi Vishnu-Devanda’s Pose
Vishnu Devanandasana
Vishnu Devananda’s Pose (Variation)
Visvamitrasana/ Vishvamitrasana
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Visvamitra
Viswamitasana
Sage Viswamitra Pose
Vrksanasa
Tree Pose
Vrkshasana Vari
Tree Pose (Vari Leaning Over)
Vyaghrasana
Tiger
Vrschika Anjaliasana
Scorpion Prayer Pose
Vrschikasana
Scorpion Pose (Variation)
Vrschikasana
Scorpion Pose
Vrschikasana II
Scorpion Pose II (Feet to Head)
Vyaghrasana
Tiger Pose
W – Yoga Poses
X – Yoga Poses
Y – Yoga Poses
Yajnasana
Christ’s Cross Pose
Yoganidrasana
Yogic Sleep
Yoga Mudra /Mudrasana
Yogic Seal
Yoga Nidrasana
Yogi’s Sleeping Pose
Yoganandasana
Yogi Yogananda Pose
Yogasana
Yoga Pose
Yudhasana
Fighting Warrior Pose
Z – Yoga Poses
