Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Absorbance
A measure of the amount of light absorbed by a substance suspended in a matrix. The matrix may be gaseous, liquid, or solid in nature. Most biologically active compounds (e.g., proteins) absorb light in the ultraviolet (UV) or visible light portion of the spectrum. Absorbance is used to quantitate (measure) the concentration of the substance…
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Absolute configuration
The configuration of four different substituent groups around an asymmetric carbon atom, in relation to D- and L-glyceraldehyde.
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Yogiraj
The title given to yoga master.
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Yogi
One who practices yoga.
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Yoga sutras
A collection of 195 Sanskrit aphorisms organized by Patanjali, an ancient Indian scholar, that are considered an authoritative source of yoga instruction.
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Yoga nidra
This term describes the state of relaxation that is in between waking and dream sleep; it can be achieved through the systematic practice of a prescribed sequence.
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Yogananda, paramahansa
A leading spiritual figure of the twentieth century whose Self-Realization Fellowship teaches kriya yoga; initiated Mani Finger into yoga.
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Vyana
The quality of energy in one’s being that relates to circulation. The vital energy that sustains the heart and lungs, known as the second of the five airs in Ayurvedic philosophy. It represents the life force responsible for governing the cyclical motion within the body.
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Vrttis
Modifications or disturbances in one’s mind field.
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Vivekanada, swami
A celibate yogi who introduced yoga to United States at the World Parliament of Religions in 1893.
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