Yoga Glossary
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Jihva Dhauti : One of the shatkarma techniques for cleansing the tongue.
Jnana : Yoga word for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.
Jnana Mudra : The gesture of knowledge - in this the index finger is bent so that its tip is joined with the tip of the thumb, the other three fingers are spread out.
Jnana Yoga : The yoga of knowledge - attained through spontaneous self-analysis and investigation of abstract and speculative ideas.
Kapal : Yoga word for skull or cerebrum.
Kapalbhati Pranayama : A breathing technique aimed at cleaning the frontal part of the brain; also called skull polishing - done through rapid breaths with more force on exhalation.
Karma : Yoga word for action; the act of doing.
Karma Yoga : The yoga of action - aims at supreme consciousness through action; discussed in Bhagavad Gita.
Karna Dhauti : One of the shatkarma which involves cleansing the ears.
Kati Chakrasana : Waist rotating' pose.
Kevala Kumbhaka : Spontaneous cessation of breath without any conscious effort.
Klesha : Afflictions or tensions - according to yoga there are 5 such afflictions present in humans from birth.
Koormasana : Tortoise' pose - an advanced posture.
Kosha : Sheath or body; realm of experience and existence.
Kriya : Activity, dynamic yogic practice.
Kriya Yoga : The practice of kundalini yoga.
Kukkutasana : Cockerel' pose.
Kumbhaka : Yoga word for breath retention.
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