Yoga Glossary Ipsum

A prop used as an extension of the arm to assist in yoga. abhyasa anahat chakra asteya. A breathing technique aimed at cleaning the frontal part of the brain, done through rapid breaths with more force on exhalation. a natural breathing pattern that is relaxed and nonmanipulated. a renunciate. a shatkarma technique - also referred as the short intestinal wash. involves the drinking of several glasses of water and the expelling it through stool after a series of exercises (asanas); in the process a thorough cleansing of the colon takes place. active yoga performed in a hot environment. activity, dynamic yogic practice. anahat chakra anavamala antar mouna ardha breathing technique in which inhalation is done through the right nostril ; increases vitality. bund chakra located at the base of the spine "energy center in the subtle body". chela contentment, one of the five niyamas, second of the eight stages of classic yoga. cow's face' posture dandayamana janushirasana energy center located behind the forehead or between the eye brows, state of intuitive wisdom consciousness. external breath retention. the stage of pranayama where breath is retained after exhalation..