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Dictionary - Siddha Yoga Dictionary: Dictionary Of Siddha Yoga Terminology
A dictionary Of Siddha Yoga Terminology. From Abhanga to Yogini.   Please note that all words in grey, like "enlightenment&quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra Yoga Meditation: Alternative Health Dictionary On Mantra Yoga Meditation
Mantra Yoga Meditation (MYM, Mantra Yoga Meditation technique): Form of silent meditation introduced to the West by Swami Guru Devanan...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Dictionary: Yoga Dictionary - A Yogic Alphabet
A Yoga Dictionary from Asanas to Zerosis Note that all words in grey (like the following examples; Yoga, Kundalini, Enlightenment) in th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Amrit: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Amrit
Amrit: 1)  The nectar of immortality; the divine nectar that flows down from the sahasrara when the Kundalini is awakened. 2)&n...   » Read the article

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  Popular archives related to Alternative Health Ayurveda, Chakra, Aura, Kundalini, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual Growth...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Meditation
meditation: Dhyana. Sustained concentration.   Meditation describes a quiet, alert, powerfully concentrated state wherein new kn...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Karma
KARMA - 1. the belief that one’s thoughts and deed can be counted against or for them to their spirtual growth by counted again...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Raja Yoga: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Raja Yoga
raja yoga: (Sanskrit) "King of yogas."   Also known as ashtanga yoga, "eight-limbed yoga." The classical yog...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Health: Related Archives And Dictionary Qi - Ru
See also these related archives: Qi - Chee, Qigong Meridian Therapy, Qigong therapy, QiGong Yoga Body Therapy, Quan Chi Chi G...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhyasa-yoga: Theosophy Dictionary On Abhyasa-yoga
Abhyasa-yoga (Sanskrit) (from abhi towards + the verbal root as to be, exist + yoga union from the verbal root yuj to join, yoke) &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ajna Chakra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ajna Chakra
Ajna chakra: energy center located behind the forehead, also called psychic centre - one of the seven energy centers   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Mantra
mantra: (Sanskrit) "Mystic formula."   A sound, syllable, word or phrase endowed with special power, usually drawn fro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ajapa Japa: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ajapa Japa
Ajapa japa: spontaneous repetition of 'soham' mantra   (See also: Ajapa japa ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Agnisar Kriya: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Agnisar Kriya
Agnisar kriya: one of the shatkarmas (cleansing practices) -intestinal cleansing   (See also: Agnisar kriya ,Yoga, Yoga Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditation
Meditation Ideal for disciplining the mind and removing stress & strain, it is best done after a quick bath to cleanse yourself. C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashtanga Yoga: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga: The "eight-limbed" Yoga of Patanjali consisting of yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyan...   » Read the article

Dictionary - : Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On
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Dictionary - Anubhava: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Anubhava
Anubhava: experience, realization   (See also: Anubhava ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Anahata Chakra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Anahata Chakra
Anahata chakra: energy center located in the heart region; also called pranic centre - fourth of the seven energy centers.   (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Akasha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Akasha
Akasha: ether, space   (See also: Akasha ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Acharya: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Acharya
Acharya: teacher   (See also: Acharya ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashtanga Yoga: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga: the eight fold path of yoga as outlined by Patanjali: yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, sam...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aham: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Aham
Aham: ego   (See also: Aham ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Maha Mudra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Maha Mudra
Maha mudra: the great gesture - combines the practice of moola bandha, shambhavi and khechari mudras simultaneously.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakti Yoga: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga: The yoga of attaining union with God through the prescribed spiritual discipline of the path of devotion.   (See a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Asana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Asana
Asana: yoga position or yoga pose, also called yogasana. A balanced position for smooth energy flow in specific areas of the body and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ananda: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ananda
Ananda: bliss, ecstasy   (See also: Ananda ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Intensive: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Intensive
Intensive: The primary Siddha Yoga meditation program, which was designed by Swami Muktananda to give spiritual initiation by awakeni...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhramari Pranayama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bhramari Pranayama
Bhramari pranayama: breathing practice in which a soft "humming-bee" sound is produced during exhalation to stimulate the A...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ashrama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ashrama
Ashrama: residential place of people living together in yogic tradition.   (See also: Ashrama ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditation
Meditation According to Swami Vishnu Devananda, meditation is "….a continuous flow of perception or thought, just like the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bahir: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bahir
Bahir: outside, external   (See also: Bahir ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahman: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Brahman
Brahman: supreme consciousness, absolute reality.   (See also: Brahman ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bandha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bandha
Bandha: a posture in which organs and muscles are contracted to create energy lock in a specific area.   (See also: Bandha ,Y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhastrika Pranayama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bhastrika Pranayama
Bhastrika pranayama: 'bellows' breathing technique in which the breath is forcibly drawn in and out through the nose in equal proport...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kashmir Shaivism: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Kashmir Shaivism
Kashmir shaivism: A branch of the Shaivite philosophical tradition, propounded by Kashmiri sages, that explains how the formless supr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tiryaka Bhujangasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Tiryaka Bhujangasana
Tiryaka bhujangasana: twisting cobra pose   (See also: Tiryaka bhujangasana ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sarvangasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Sarvangasana
Sarvangasana: shoulderstand - an inverted posture   (See also: Sarvangasana ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Antar Mouna: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Antar Mouna
Antar mouna: internal silence - a meditation practice.   (See also: Antar mouna ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakti Yoga: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga: the yoga of devotion.   (See also: Bhakti yoga ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Siddhasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Siddhasana
Siddhasana: a meditative seating posture in which the left heel presses the perineum (stimulating the mooladhara chakra); also called...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhujangasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bhujangasana
Bhujangasana: cobra' pose.   (See also: Bhujangasana ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Vajrasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Vajrasana
Vajrasana: the 'thunderbolt' pose; a kneeling posture with buttocks resting upon the heels.   (See also: Vajrasana ,Yoga, Yog...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kundalini Shakti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Kundalini Shakti
Kundalini shakti: refers to the human's potential energy lying dormant in mooladhara (base) chakra like a coiled serpent. When awaken...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sirshasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Sirshasana
Sirshasana: inverted pose - the 'headstand' in which the body is inverted and balanced on the crown of the head   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ardha Matsyendrasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ardha Matsyendrasana
Ardha matsyendrasana: half spinal twist yoga position   (See also: Ardha matsyendrasana ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Health: Related Archives And Dictionary Cr - Du
See also these related archives: Cross-Over exercise, Crude herb moxibustion, Cruise Ship Spa, Cryotherapy, Crystal Healing, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tiryaka Tadasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Tiryaka Tadasana
Tiryaka tadasana: swaying palm tree pose   (See also: Tiryaka tadasana ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Atman: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Atman
Atman: soul.   (See also: Atman ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Health: Related Archives And Dictionary Ka - Ku
See also these related archives: Kahuna healing, Kalaripayat, Kali Yoga, Kampo Medicine, Kapha, Karga puja, Karma, Karuna Rei...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nauli: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Nauli
Nauli: abdominal massage' - a cleansing technique (shatkarma) involving the contraction of the rectus abdominal muscles.   (Se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trataka: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Trataka
Trataka: one of the cleansing techniques (shatkarma) in which the gaze is focussed upon an object such as a candle flame.   (S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Sutras: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Yoga Sutras
Yoga Sutras: The oldest known writing on the subject of yoga, written by the sage Patanjali, a yogi of ancient India, and considered t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Health: Related Archives And Dictionary Ma - Me
See also these related archives: M Technique, Macrobiotic counseling, Macrobiotic diagnosis, Macrobiotic Diet, Macrobiotic pa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shabda Brahman: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Shabda Brahman
Shabda Brahman: cosmic causal state.   (See also: Shabda Brahman ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bahir Kumbhaka: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bahir Kumbhaka
Bahir kumbhaka: external breath retention. The stage of pranayama where breath is retained after exhalation.   (See also: Bah...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Uddiyana Bandha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Uddiyana Bandha
Uddiyana bandha: abdominal retraction lock'; drawing in of the abdomen towards the backbone after exhaling   (See also: Uddiy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Meditation
MEDITATION - n. or adj. 1. art and science of contemplation and concentration spanning Paleolithic hunting rituals. Neolithic mysteri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sri Aurobindo Ghosh: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh: One of India's greatest yogis and spiritual writers, he was at first involved in the Indian freedom movement, but...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maharashtra: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Maharashtra
Maharashtra: A state on the west coast of central India, where Gurudev Siddha Peeth, the mother ashram of Siddha Yoga meditation, is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - New Age: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On New Age
NEW AGE - 1. mixing metaphysical practices with a structured religion. (TRASB) 2. movement of emerging planetary consciousness devot...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Antar: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Antar
Antar: inner, internal   (See also: Antar ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Soham: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Soham
Soham: represents a mantra in meditation; literally means, 'I am That'. Represents the Psychic sound with the sound 'so' during inhal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishuddhi Chakra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Vishuddhi Chakra
Vishuddhi chakra: one of the energy centres located in the spine behind the throat and connected with the cervical plexus, tonsils an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rakhi Day: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Rakhi Day
Rakhi day: This festival has its origins in an ancient folk custom sisters affectionately tie a rakhi, or bracelet, on the wrists of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Medicine: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine: In this ancient medical system from India, patients are classified according to three metabolic body types: vata, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Antar Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Antar Dhauti
Antar dhauti: internal yoga cleansing (shatkarma) techniques   (See also: Antar dhauti ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Jala Neti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Jala Neti
Jala neti: a shatkarma technique - cleansing of the nasal passages with water by alternating the flow of water in the nostrils, prefe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ahimsa: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ahimsa
Ahimsa: non-violence, non-injury - one of the yamas of ashtanga yoga   (See also: Ahimsa ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana
Laghoo shankhaprakshalana: a shatkarma technique - also referred as the short intestinal wash. Involves the drinking of several glass...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Basti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Basti
Basti: a colon cleansing technique (shakarma), yogic enema   (See also: Basti ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Yamuna River: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Yamuna River
Yamuna river: emanating from Yamnotri in the Himalayas and joining Ganga near Allahabd, North India;refers to pingala nadi in the pra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pancha Tattwa: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Pancha Tattwa
Pancha tattwa: the five elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether   (See also: Pancha tattwa ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary) &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adwaita: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Adwaita
Adwaita: a philosophy according to which there is no duality - only a singular state of consciousness   (See also: Adwaita ,Y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shakti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Shakti
Shakti: vital force; energy   (See also: Shakti ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Vashista: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Yoga Vashista
Yoga Vashista: A classical treatise on Yoga, containing the instructions of the Rishi Vashista to Lord Rama on meditation and spiritua...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mayurasana: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Mayurasana
Mayurasana: peacock' pose - advanced pose aims at strengthening the arms and stimulating the manipura chakra.   (See also: Ma...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agni: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Agni
Agni: fire   (See also: Agni ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Sadhana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sadhana
sadhana: (Sanskrit) "Means of attainment."   Self-effort, spiritual discipline; the way." Religious or spiritual ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ujjayi Pranayama: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ujjayi Pranayama
Ujjayi pranayama: a kind of breathing technique which produces a light sonorous sound.   (See also: Ujjayi pranayama ,Yoga, Y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chin Mudra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Chin Mudra
Chin mudra: hand gesture in which the first finger is kept at the root of the thumb, the last three fingers are unfolded.   (S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Antar Kumbhaka: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Antar Kumbhaka
Antar kumbhaka: internal breath retention. The stage of pranayama where breath is retained after inhalation.   (See also: Ant...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jalandhara Bandha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Jalandhara Bandha
Jalandhara bandha: throat lock' to restrict the flow of bereath through the throat - done by resting the chin on the upper sternum (c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shishya: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Shishya
Shishya: disciple; student   (See also: Shishya ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Practices: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Spiritual Practices
Spiritual practices: Activities that purify and strengthen the mind and body for the spiritual path. Siddha Yoga practices include ch...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhakti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Bhakti
Bhakti: devotion   (See also: Bhakti ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Jala Basti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Jala Basti
Jala basti: the yoga technique of enema using water - one of the yoga shatkarma   (See also: Jala basti ,Yoga, Yoga Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Nidra: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra: A state of half-contemplation and half-sleep; light yogic sleep when the individual retains slight awareness; state betwee...   » Read the article

Article - Kundalini Awakening: Kundalini And Sahaja Yoga (spontaneous Yoga)
Kundalini Awakening Kundalini awakening or pranic awakening and its cross-tradition similars-the spontaneous spinal rockings known in Ju...   » Read the article

Article - The Vedas: Divine Scriptures Of Ancient India - The Vedas
The Vedas  The Vedas are the Divine scriptures of ancient India and in modern times can be traced as least as far back as 12,OOO B....   » Read the article

Article - Vipassana Meditation: The Sound Current And Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana Meditation: The practice of the sound current in Vipassana meditation, also known as the divine sound, is a foundational practi...   » Read the article

Article - Kundalini Maha Yoga: Meditation And Breath
Meditation and Breath Meditation is the practice of turning the attention from outer awareness to inner concentration. In the practice o...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga And Diabetes: The Effects Of Exercise And Yoga On Diabetes - A Clinical Research (part Ii Of Ii)
Many studies have reported the beneficial effect of the practice of yoga on diabetes. Some studies have mentioned up to 65 percent benefi...   » Read the article

Article - Floating Exercise: The Floating Exercise Of Kundalini Tantra
The floating exercise is an important part of the meditation practices of kundalini Tantra, and as such is normally one of the first exer...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Yoga: The Four Paths Of Hindu Yoga
The four main spiritual paths for God-realisation are Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Karma Yoga is suitable for a man...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Quick Links To Archives Related To Alternative Health Dictionary A
Popular archives related to Alternative Health Ayurveda, Chakra, Aura, Kundalini, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual Grow...   » Read the article

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Map over all archives. See also: Sacred Space, Sacred Places, Power Places, Enlightenment, Spiritual Growth, Meaning of Dreams, Yoga, May...   » Read the article

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