Glossary

This section is special to me.

Sanskrit is a polysemic language, says my Yoga Teacher, Robert Birnberg , of 20+ years.  Polysemic means many meanings.  The meaning of the word or words is determined by the context in which it is used.  Therefore, the definitions I have written will be continually morphing since each learning and studying experience will release another nuance to consider.  One could easily AI this section with some great and lovely words.  I am committed to keep exploring the yumminess of this ever-evolving language practice in the study of Yoga through meaningful conversations with my teacher, my sangha, my students, my community.

Yoga

“Atha”…connection, relationship…the process of creating a sattvic mind thereby a sattvic life…more to come

Viniyoga

I’m working on vinyasa krama…

Sangha

In process…

Viveka

In process…

Sraddha

In process…

Svadhyaya

In process…

Anusasanam

In process…taught an hour and a half on this term recently…respectfully…I need more svadhyaya on it…

Abhyasa

…a practice, done with enthusiasm, consistency, for a long time without interruptions…as appropriate to the individual…usually given to the student by his/her/their teacher…the practice continues to change as the student grows and evolves…

Kriya Yoga

In process…

Yamas

In process…

Niyamas

In process…studying this currently with my Patanjali Sutra Sangha…

Asana

In process…my first introduction to Yoga…something was different when I practiced asana vs. an exercise class…hmmm

Pranayama

In process…

Maitri

In process…AND one of my granddaughter’s is named for this lovely Sanskrit word…