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Asana

Physical postures or poses practiced in yoga to promote physical health and prepare the body for meditation

Pranayama

The practice of breath control in yoga, aiming to regulate the flow of prana (life force) and calm the mind

Pratyahara

The withdrawal of the senses from external objects, turning inward to prepare for meditation

Samadhi

The final limb of Patanjali's Eightfold Path, representing a state of deep meditation and union with the divine

Samskara

Impressions or mental formations resulting from past actions, influencing present behavior and experiences

Siddhi

Spiritual powers or accomplishments attained through advanced yogic practices

Kaivalya

Liberation or isolation; the ultimate goal in yoga, signifying freedom from the cycle of birth and death

Yamas

Moral restraints or ethical guidelines in yoga

Ahiṃsā

Non-violence

Satya

Truthfulness

Asteya

Non-stealing

Brahmacharya

Celibacy or moderation

Aparigraha

Non-possessiveness

Niyamas

Personal observances or disciplines in yoga

Shaucha

Purity

Santosha

Contentment

Tapas

Austerity or discipline

Svādhyāya

Self-study

Īśvarapranidhāna

Surrender to a higher power

Dharma

The moral law or duty; in yoga, it refers to the ethical path one follows

Jñāna

Knowledge or wisdom, particularly spiritual knowledge leading to self-realization

Guru

A spiritual teacher or guide who imparts wisdom and leads the disciple on the path of enlightenment

Darśana

Philosophical view or perspective; in yoga, it refers to the direct experience or realization of truth

Witness

The observing aspect of consciousness that remains detached from the fluctuations of the mind

Secular Religion

A system of beliefs or practices that resemble religious rituals but are not centered around a deity.

Neoliberal Spirituality

A form of spirituality that aligns with neoliberal values, emphasizing individual responsibility and self-optimization.

Spiritual Commodity

Spiritual practices or products marketed and sold in a manner similar to consumer goods

Cultural Appropriation

The adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respect

Gestural Subversion

The use of physical gestures or practices to challenge or subvert dominant cultural norms

Conscious Capitalism

A business philosophy that emphasizes ethical practices, sustainability, and social responsibility

Ashtanga

A style of yoga that involves synchronizing breath with a progressive series of postures and is traditionally taught in a set sequence

Vinyasa

A style of yoga characterized by flowing sequences of poses coordinated with breath

Soteriology

The study of religious doctrines of salvation

Enstasy

The state of being inwardly focused or absorbed in one's own consciousness

Pratyaksha

Direct perception; one of the means of obtaining knowledge in Indian philosophy

Pashupatas

An ancient sect of ascetics in Hinduism, often associated with the worship of Shiva

Dualism

The belief in two fundamental, opposed, and irreducible principles, such as mind and body

Samyama

The combined practice of concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and absorption (samadhi)