Yoga & Wellness Glossary

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Agni

The digestive fire — the cornerstone of health in Ayurveda.
Core Concepts

Ama

Metabolic toxins formed from undigested food — the root cause of most diseases.
Core Concepts

Abhyanga

Traditional Ayurvedic warm oil self-massage for health and longevity.
Practices

Asana

Yoga postures — the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga for physical and mental stabili...
Yoga

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Bujangasana

Cobra pose in yoga.
Yoga

Bandha

Energy locks that redirect and contain Prana within the body.
Yoga

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Dhyan Meditation

Meditative absorption in yoga.
Yoga

Downward Dog

A foundational yoga pose.
Yoga

Dosha

The three fundamental bio-energies that govern all physiological and psychological functions.
Core Concepts

Dinacharya

The Vedic daily routine — a systematic approach to daily health maintenance.
Practices

Dhyana

Meditation — sustained one-pointed awareness, the seventh limb of Yoga.
Yoga

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Kapha

The Dosha of structure — governs stability, lubrication, and immunity.
Doshas

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Mudra

Sacred hand gestures and body positions that channel Prana and deepen practice.
Yoga

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Nadi Shodhana

Alternate nostril breathing technique.
Yoga

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Ojas

The essence of vitality and immunity — the finest product of perfect digestion.
Core Concepts

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Pranayama

Breath control practice in yoga.
Yoga

Pitta

The Dosha of transformation — governs metabolism, digestion, and intellect.
Doshas

Prakriti

Your unique Ayurvedic constitution determined at birth.
Core Concepts

Panchakarma

The five purification therapies — Ayurveda's deepest detoxification system.
Practices

Pranayama

The science of breath control — mastering Prana (life force) through the breath.
Yoga

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Ritucharya

Seasonal regimen — adapting diet and lifestyle to the six Vedic seasons.
Practices

Rasayana

Rejuvenation science — herbs and practices that promote longevity and vitality.
Herbs & Formulations

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Shatkarma

The six purification practices of Hatha Yoga for cleansing body and mind.
Yoga

Samadhi

The ultimate goal of Yoga — complete absorption and union with the Divine.
Yoga

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Vata

The Dosha of movement — governs all motion in the body and mind.
Doshas

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Yoga

A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices.
Yoga