Glossary

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Term	Definition
Agni	Sacrificial fire used as a part of Yajna- The God of Fire
Aham (A-ham)	I or ego
Ahimsa (A-him-saa)	Non violence in thought, word or deed.This is one of the Yamas (restrictions) of raja yoga
Ajna (Aaj-naa)	The sixth chakra,the centre of spiritual energy between the two eye brows: the “third” eye
Anahata(A-naa-ha-ta)	The sixth chakra,the centre of spiritual energy between the two eye brows: the “third” eye
Antar mouna	Internal silence-mediative practice
Anuloma viloma	Alternate nostril breathing
Anusara yoga	Called heart-oriented, this form of Hatha yoga integrates the celebration of the heart, universal principles of alignment, and energetic asanas.
Apana (A-paa-na)	Downward moving manifestation of Prana
Aparigraha	Non greed, non hoarding, one of the five yamas, or restraints, which are the first of the eight stages of classical Yoga.
Ardha (Ar-dha)	Half
Ardha dhanurasana	Half Bow pose
Ardha matsyendrasana	Half spinal twist yoga position
Asan point	In practice is the point where after in an asana one holds the breath and the mind goes into silence.
Asana (Aa-sa-na)	Posture or position. Poses for meditation or body control