Glossary
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| subtle body | One of a series of psycho-spiritual constituents of living beings, according to various esoteric, occult, and mystical teachings. |
| Sukhasana ( Soo-khaa-sa-naa) | Simple crossed leg pose |
| Surya ( Soor-ree-ya) | The Sun |
| Surya Bheda ( soor-yah-bhe-da) | An advanced Pranayama – breathing technique which increases heat to the body |
| Sushumna (Soo-shum-naa) | The central nadi or astral nerve which runs through the spinal cord |
| Sutra neti | A Shadkriya- cleansing technique for the nasal passage – using string or catheter passed through the nose and exits through the mouth- to clean nasal passage( advanced kriya) |
| Swadharma ( swa-dhar-maa) | One’s own prescribed duty in life- according to eternal law |
| Swadhisthana (svaa-dhiss-taa-na) | Second from bottom of the six chakras located near the coccyx-tailbone |
| Swami | A monk |
| Swamiji | Respectful way of addressing a Swami |
| Swastikasana ( swas-ti-kaa-sa-na) | An important sitting pose for meditation similar to Siddhasna |
| Swatmarama ( swaat-maa-raa-ma) | Author of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika- ancient text re Hatha Yoga practices |
| Tadasana | Standing pose- mountain pose used in many forms of yoga |
| Tamasic (Taa-ma-sick) | Impure rotton (with reference to food) lazy dull |
| The subtle or astral body | Phallic emblem, usually of stone, representing the creative power of Shiva. |