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Ahamkara

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The “I” feeling, or the sense of self (not the true self), commonly translated as the ego.

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Ahimsa

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The observation of non-violence, a Yama in Raja Yoga.

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Ajna Chakra

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Situated at the eyebrow center, the third eye governs intuition and understanding.

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Anahata Chakra

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Situated at our solar plexus or the middle of our upper back, it is the heart chakra, which governs compassion and empathy.

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Anandamaya Kosha

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It is the “bliss body”, also referred to as the soul in certain cultures.

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Annamaya Kosha

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It is the physical layer, created by the accumulation of food over our lifetime.

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Aparigraha

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The observance of non-possessiveness or non-attachment, a Yama in Raja Yoga.

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Asana

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The third step in the eightfold path of Raja Yoga, Asanas are yoga postures.

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Asteya

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The observance of non-stealing, a Yama in Raja Yoga.

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Atman Padha

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The path of the self, which explores the nature of a human being, and what makes up a person.

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Ayurveda

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the science (ved) of life (ayu), Is a 5000-year old traditional Indian system of medicine, based upon the principle of three humours.

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Bhagavad Gita

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An ancient text from the Hindu tradition, in which an incarnation of god, called Krishna, advises a warrior called Arjuna on how to be free from suffering.

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Bhakti Yoga

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Similar to the major religions of the world, it is the path of devotion which states that if you devote yourself to something greater than yourself (a value system, purpose, or deity), you will achieve enlightenment.

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Brahmacharya

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Typically translated as celibacy, it is closer to the observance of non-lustfulness, and is a Yama in Raja Yoga.

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Brahmacharya Ashram

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The first of the four stages of life according to the Hindu tradition, the Brahmacharya Ashram involves becoming independent by studying and learning.

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Brahmamuhurtha

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The period of time just before sunrise that is conductive to focused concentration and meditative practice.

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Brahman

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The sea of formless consciousness, also known cosmic consciousness, as described in the Yogic system.

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Buddhi

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The analytical part of the mind, responsible for critical thinking and analysis.

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Citta

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The backdrop of the mind, which contains our Samskaras.

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Dharana

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A focusing technique that can lead to reach deeper states of meditation.

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Dharma

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The Sanskrit word for duty or responsibility.

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Dhyana

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A no-mind meditative state that typically follows dharana.

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Dosha

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A central term in Ayurveda, which refers to the three humors, the balance of which promotes health in the mind-body complex.

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Dukkha

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The Sanskrit word for suffering, it is separate from emotions.

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Dvesha
The Sanskrit word for the experience of repulsion or dislikes.
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Grahastha Ashram
The second of the four stages of life according to the Hindu tradition, the Grahastha Ashram involves applying your skills for your own benefit and growth.
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Hatha Yoga
A hybrid tradition of Yoga that focuses on attaining enlightenment by purifying the body and mind through asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breath control).
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Indriya
Translated as sense organs, these are the medium through which our mind receives information from the world.
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Iswara Pranidhana
Surrender or devotion to God, a Niyama in Raja Yoga.
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Jnana
It is a subjective understanding of a concept that arises as a result of experience of contemplation, and ultimately leads to change.
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Jnana Padha
The path of knowledge, which explores the nature of learning and understanding.
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Jnana Yoga
A system of Yoga that focuses on becoming enlightened through the power of contemplation.
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Kapha
One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, Kapha's qualities are wet, cold, and heavy.
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Karma
The Yogic principle of cause and effect.
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Karma Fal
The idea that we are not entitled to the fruits of our actions, only our actions.
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Karma Yoga
A system of Yoga that focuses on becoming enlightened by doing good deeds, performing selfless action, and making the world a better place.
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Kriya Yoga
A relatively modern distillation of Yoga, it is a system of attaining enlightenment through a systematic purification of our consciousness and mind by utilizing certain key practices.
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Kundalini Yoga
A system of Yoga that focuses on meditation on the Chakras in order to develop particular faculties.
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Mahayana Buddhism
A major branch of Buddhism which states that there are multiple Buddhas, or enlightened masters, all of whose teachers are worth learning from.
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Manas
The emotional aspect of our mind.
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Manas Padha
The path of the mind, which focuses on exploring the nature of the mind.
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Manipura Chakra
Situated at the navel or lower back, it governs our digestive processes (both physical and mental).
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Manomaya Kosha
The part of our mind where we experience and store our emotions.
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Mantra
A phrase of power, almost like a magical spell, that is chanted to create a particular effect in the world.
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Moksha
The Buddhist term for enlightenment.
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Muladhara Chakra
Situated at the base of our spine, it governs our impulses.
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Niyama
Personal observances; the second step in the eightfold path of Raja Yoga.
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Panchakosha
"Pancha" means five, and Kosha means "sheath"; it is the Yogic model for the five layers of our being.
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Pitta
One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, Pitta's qualities are wet, hot, and light.
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Prakruti
The natural doshic balance, determined at birth.
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Prana
It is the vital life-force energy, closely connected to the breath according to the Yogic system.
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Pranamaya Kosha
It is the energy body, composed of "Qi" or "Prana", which is in continuous flow within us.
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Pranayama
Composed of the words "Prana" meaning life-force energy or breath, and "Ayama" meaning control, it is the practice of control of breath or life-force energy in the Yogic system.
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Pratyahara
The fourth step in the eightfold path of Raja Yoga, Pratyahara is a set of techniques that teaches us to restrain our sense organs, or Indriyas.
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Qi
It is the vital life-force energy according to Chinese traditional medicine and martial arts.
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Qi Gong
Chinese tradition of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training
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Raga
The Sanskrit word for the experience of attraction or likes.
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Raja Yoga
A system of Yoga, also known as the path of Kings, that focuses on gaining enlightenment through a stepwise process, involving 8 steps.
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Sahasrara Chakra
Situated at the crown of our head, when kundalini energy reaches this point, we become enlightened.
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Sakshi Bhava
The capacity to observe other parts of our self. Literally translated as the witnessing attitude, also known as mindfulness.
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Samadhi
It is a temporary state of enlightenment, where you experience your true self.
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Samskara
Ball of undigested emotions and mental impressions formed due to previous life experiences, that gets triggered and causes suffering in present day.
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Sangha
It refers to your community, or orbit, consisting of the people who you spend the most time with.
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Sankalpa
It is an intention or resolve that you can implant deep within your mind to aid you in attaining your goals.
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Sannyasa Ashram
The fourth of the four stages of life according to the Hindu tradition, the Sannyasa Ashram involves devoting yourself to self-understanding and enlightenment.
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Sanskrit
Ancient South Asian language, commonly found in yogic texts.
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Santosha
Contentment; a Niyama in Raja Yoga.
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Satya
The observation of truthfulness, a Yama in Raja Yoga.
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Shuddha
Also known as Shaucha, it is the observance of cleanliness, a Niyama in Raja Yoga.
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Shuddhi
A practice that aims to cleanse a part of our self, such as the body, energy, or mind.
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Siddhi Padha
The path of accomplishment, focused on reaching your goals.
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Sukkha Padha
The path of contentment, focusing on building happiness through internal exploration.
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Surya Namaskar
A particular sequence of asanas (postures) that purifies the body.
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Swadhisthana Chakra
Situated around the pubic bone or sacrum, it governs relationships and connections.
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Swadhyaya
The study of the self; a Niyama in Raja Yoga.
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Tantra
It is an eastern system of spirituality that focuses on harnesses "Shiva" or cosmic consciousness, and "Shakti" or energy, to manifest something in the world.
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Tapas
Austerity, asceticism or discipline; a Niyama in Raja Yoga.
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Theravada Buddhism
A major branch of Buddhism that originates from the Pali canon, which is a set of texts that adhere to the Buddha's original teachings very closely.
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Trataka
Also known as fixed-point gazing, it is a shuddhi technique, typically practiced with a black dot on a white screen, or a candle flame.
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Vairagya
The Sanskrit word for detachment.
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Vajrayana Buddhism
A branch of Buddhism that included Tantric teachings, which had been deemphasized over the preceding few thousand years of development of the Buddhist traditions.
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Vanaprastha Ashram
The third of the four stages of life according to the Hindu tradition, the Vanaprastha Ashram involves applying your skills for the benefit of other people.
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Vata
One of the three doshas in Ayurveda, Vata's qualities are dry, cold, and light.
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Vedic Psychology
The yogic model of the mind and its faculties.
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Vidya
It is objective information that can be transmitted from one person to another, but does not directly lead to change.
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Vijnanamaya Kosha
It is the intellectual layer of our mind, containing our faculty for analysis, thought and critical thinking.
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Vikruti
A doshic balance that has deviated from Prakruti due to environmental factors.
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Vishuddha Chakra
Situated at the base of our throat, it is about affecting change in the outside world.
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Yajna
These are particular rituals that are used to harness the desired kind of cosmic energy.
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Yama
Societal observances; the first step in the eightfold path of Raja Yoga.
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Yantra
They are symbols of power, that when meditated on allow the meditator to harness a particular kind of spiritual energy.
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Yoga
An eastern system of introspection and self-discovery whose goal is to allow the practitioner to realize their true nature, get rid of suffering, and become blissful by nature.
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Yoga Nidra
Translated as "Yogic Sleep", it is a technique to achieve a deep state of relaxation.
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Yogi
A practitioner of Yoga.
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Zen
A Buddhist tradition of meditation that consists of open-awareness meditation practices.
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