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Esoteric Asanas and Yogic Terminology
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- 1. Gesture of knowledge, touching thumb and index finger tips
- 2. Regulation of breath, vital in controlling life force
- 3. Energy channels believed to carry prana through subtle body
- 7. Sanskrit term for physical exercise complementing yogic practice
- 9. Foundational mountain pose symbolizing grounded stability
- 10. Eightfold path elucidated by Patanjali, also vigorous yoga style
- 13. Concise aphorisms forming foundational texts in yoga philosophy
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- 4. Prefix meaning 'internal approach' in yogic self-study context
- 5. Energy locks employed to control internal flows during postures
- 6. Serpent energy coiled at base of spine in tantric practice
- 8. Physical discipline combining forceful and gentle techniques
- 11. Supernatural power or accomplishment attained through intense yoga
- 12. State of ecstatic absorption or union in yogic meditation
- 14. Symbolic hand gestures channeling energy during practice
- 15. Concentration stage preceding meditation in classical eight limbs
- 16. Sacred sound or phrase chanted to aid concentration and vibration