Yoga
Poses and breathing
Yoga is a Hindu spiritual discipline involving breath control, meditation, and physical postures.
In Western usage, yoga usually means the physical practice—a series of poses and stretches performed for flexibility, strength, and relaxation: I do yoga three times a week.
A yoga mat is the standard equipment; yoga pants have become everyday athleisure wear.
Yoga body position
- postureBody position, alignment
- stretchPull to extend
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
alignment · mat · downward dog · warrior pose · vinyasa · backbend · forward fold · twist
Yogic breath control technique
- inhaleDraw air in
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- breath controlManaging exhalation deliberately
- retentionContinued holding or possession
diaphragm · oxygenation · rhythmic breathing · breath awareness · calming breath · deep breathing
Focused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- mantraRepeated focus phrase
om · consciousness · inner peace · transcendence · self-realization · samadhi · kundalini · third eye
Creative professional's workspace
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- teacher trainingEducation for future educators
- communityCollective of connected people
- classGrouping by shared traits
workshop · certification · instructor · practice · daily routine · morning practice · sangha · vegetarian
Aphoristic teaching verses
- ashramHindu spiritual retreat
- guruRevered authority figure
- SanskritAncient Indo-Aryan language
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
lineage · swami · ancient · philosophy · eight limbs · teachings · practice · discipline
Reduction of mental tension
- relaxationState of being unwound
- healingRestoration of health
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
holistic · detox · restoration · immunity · mental health · anxiety relief · sleep improvement · pain management
asana
Yoga body position
- postureBody position, alignment
- stretchPull to extend
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
balance · alignment · mat · downward dog · warrior pose · vinyasa · backbend · forward fold · twist · inversion
pranayama
Yogic breath control technique
- inhaleDraw air in
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- breath controlManaging exhalation deliberately
retention · diaphragm · oxygenation · rhythmic breathing · breath awareness · calming breath · deep breathing
meditation
Focused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- chakraSpiritual node in body
mantra · om · consciousness · inner peace · transcendence · self-realization · samadhi · kundalini · third eye · awakening
studio
Creative professional's workspace
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- teacher trainingEducation for future educators
- communityCollective of connected people
class · workshop · certification · instructor · practice · daily routine · morning practice · sangha · vegetarian · ahimsa
sutras
Aphoristic teaching verses
India · lineage · swami · ancient · philosophy · eight limbs · teachings · practice · discipline
stress relief
Reduction of mental tension
- relaxationState of being unwound
- healingRestoration of health
- therapyCurative mental treatment
self-care · holistic · detox · restoration · immunity · mental health · anxiety relief · sleep improvement · pain management · recovery
Yogahigh-intensity interval training
Exercise alternating exertion and rest
HIIT · CrossFit · aerobics · aerobic exercise · sprinting
Yogaweightlifting
Sport of hoisting barbells
bodybuilding · combat sports · powerlifting · competitive sports · video gaming
- frozen yogurtChilled fermented milk dessert
- yoga pantsStretchy fitted exercise trousers
- Greek yogurtStrained fermented milk product
- hot yogaExercise in heated rooms
- yoga poseNamed exercise position
- yoga matRolled floor cushion for poses