Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Vinyasa
Refers to a step-by-step progression; when this concept is applied to the practice of asana, one allowsn the breath (and not the mind or body) to initiate and dictate the physical movements.
-
Viniyoga
A style of hatha yoga whose name is derived from its method of instruction, vinyasa-krama, step-by-step progressions; espoused by Sri Krishnamacharya and continued by his son T. K. V Desikachar.
-
Vikriti
One’s condition as it relates to one’s conceived constitution.
-
Venkatesananda swami
Inspirational teacher of Mani and Alan Finger from the Sivananda lineage.
-
Vedas
The oldest and four of the most sacred books of Hinduism (the Rig-Veda, Atbarva-Veda, Yajur-Veda, and Sama-Veda); references to voga in these books have helped scholars trace its origins.
-
Vairagya
Nonconcern for result.
-
Ujjayi pranayama
A special type of breathing in which the area at the back of the throat is slightly constricted to slow down the intake and release of breath.
-
Udana
The upward moving quality of energy that relates to speech and spirituality. The diaphragm possesses a vitalizing force known as the life-sustaining energy, representing the third among the five airs described in Ayurvedic philosophy. This particular life force governs the upward movement within the body.
-
Trayat
Liberation, a root word from which tantra originates.
-
Tapas
Heat used for purification. In Spain, glasses of wine are often served with hors d’oeuvres known as tapas, sometimes offered in such abundance that they take the place of a meal. Originally, these small snacks were simply slices of bread, garnished with some savoury item and placed on the top of the wine glass by…
Got any book recommendations?