Glossary

Words of the practice.

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Terms

आसनAsanaAH-suh-nuh

Physical postures practiced to steady the body and calm the mind.

प्राणायामPranayama

Breath practices that steady attention.

ताडासनTadasanatah-DAHS-uh-nuh

Standing pose emphasizing grounded stability and alignment.

Ahimsa

Non-harming — a root ethic of the practice.

Namaste

A greeting of respect.

Om

The seed sound of yoga.