Sanskrit

Dhyana (Continued Focus)

Dhyana is the practice of continued focus or meditation, representing the seventh limb of the eightfold path of yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Derived from the...

Dharana (Concentration)

Dharana is a yogic practice that emphasizes concentration and focused attention. Derived from the Sanskrit root "dhṛ," meaning "to hold" or "to support," dharana translates to "concentration" or "single-pointed focus."...

Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal)

Pratyahara is a yogic practice that emphasizes withdrawing the senses from external distractions to focus inward. Derived from the Sanskrit roots "prati" (against or away) and "ahara" (food or intake),...

Pranayama (Breath Control)

Pranayama is a yogic practice that focuses on controlling and regulating the breath to influence the flow of prana (life force) within the body. Derived from the Sanskrit roots "prana"...

Asana (Physical Posture)

Asana refers to the physical postures or poses practiced in yoga. Derived from the Sanskrit root "ās," meaning "to sit" or "to stay," asana originally referred to seated postures used...

Niyama (Personal Practices)

Niyama refers to personal practices and self-discipline in Indian philosophy, forming the second limb of the eightfold path of yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Derived from...