Glossary
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ashram (Aash-ram) | Hermitage or monastery |
| Ashtanga(Ash-taan-ga) | Eight limbed. Ashtanga yoga is another name for Raja Yoga. This method is described by Patanjali in his Raja Yoga Sutras ( ancient text) challenging yoga to build strength, flexibility, and stamina. |
| Atma(n) (Aat-ma) | The individual soul: the Self |
| Avatar | Incarnation of God |
| Avidya | Ignorance |
| Ayurvedic | A system of Hindu traditional healing –medicine |