Avidya- misapprehension, incorrect knowledge, false understanding; the veil of perception that covers the heart, blocking clarity
Apana-energy your body can use as digestive fire, but is usually negative emotions to rid ourselves of; blocks space for prana
Asana-physical yoga postures
Chakra(s)-7 energy centers that run up the base of the spine through the crown of the head; when out of balance moderate to severe problems can arise
Dharma-one’s destiny, a fate to be fulfilled; duty, ethical value
Dhyana-self reflection, meditation; the 7th of Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga
Duhkha-suffering, the feeling of being squeezed or trapped with in the body; lack of space
Niyamas-Personal Morality; 2nd of Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga
Patanjali-author of the Yoga Sutra; author of the 8 Limbs of Yoga; Raja Yoga (the royal path)
Prana-life force; it surrounds us and when we make space, comes into us
Pranayama-breath work
Sadhana-personal practice
Samskara-Habits of the Mind
Sthira-steadiness and alertness, Sukha-lightness and comfort, happiness; Sthira Sukha- putting forth effort, and then letting go of the outcome or result
Swadhyaya-Self-Study;The 4th Niyama
Tamas-a state of heavines and lethargy; when out of balance manifests in unhealthy behaviors-acting from sadness/ non-joy, consistently not wanting to leave bed/junk food diet etc.
Yamas-Universal Truths; first of 8 Limbs of Yoga
Yoga Sutra-Sacred Yoga Text; written by Pantanjali