Basic Sanskrit for Students of Yoga
Filed in sanskrit terms on Feb.13, 2010
Acharya teacher of techniques and theory of spiritual disciplines
Agnisara abdominal beating to create heat
Ahankara/Ahamkara the personal or lesser ego – self consciousness – individuality
Ahimsa quality and practice of non violence- applied to thought, deed
Ajna chakra between the eyebrows – the “Third Eye” or mind’s eye
Anahat chakra heart chakra – the emotional centre
