Glossary
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kakasana (Kaa-kaa-sa-na) | The Crow pose |
| Kapal | |
| Kapalabhati ( ka-paa-la-bhaa-ti) | Literally translated as “Shining Skull” A breathing exercise for cleansing the respiratory system |
| Karma | Action- the law of action and reaction- cause and effect-the act of doing |
| Karma Yoga | Spiritual path of selfless service. Giving without expecting to receive |
| Karna dhauti | One of the shatkarma which involves cleansing the ears |
| Kashaya ( ka –shaa-ya) | The subtle influences on the mind produced by enjoyment- distractions of the mind- hidden impressions |
| Kati chakrasana | Waist rotating pose |
| Kevala kumbhaka | Spontaneous cessation of breath without any conscious effort. |
| Kirtan( keer-tan) | Singing the Lords name- chanting |
| Klesha | Afflictions or tensions, according to yoga there are 5 such afflictions present in humans from birth |
| Koormasana | Tortoise pose |
| Kosha | Sheath a term used in yoga- there are five concentric envelopes- bliss, intellect, mind life force and the gross body |
| Kriya ( Kree-yaa) | Cleansing or purification exercise- 2. activity, dynamic yogic practice |
| Kriya Yoga | The practice of kundalini yoga |