इन्द्रिय English: Faculty Indriya Definition Indriya, literally meaning ‘belonging to Indra’, is referring to the sensory faculties / ‘sense organs’ – the ways in which we perceive the world around us. Indriya Deep Dive In Hinduism, Indian religions, and yogic philosophy, the ten senses or Das Indriya are the access points between our inner and outer experiences, they are … Read more
जलनेति Jala (water) + Neti (‘not so’ or to guide) Jala Neti Definition Jala neti is a water-cleansing technique that guides water through the nasal passages. It is a part of Shatkarma or Shatkriya, the yogic cleansing techniques outlined in the Haṭha Yoga Pradipika; the goal of which is to strengthen and cleanse the body … Read more
षटकर्म Shat (six) + Karma (action) Shatkarma Definition Shatkarma (ṣaṭkarma) is the Sanskrit term for purification techniques which can be found in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Said to internally purify the body, shatkarmas include neti, dhauti, nauli, basti, kapalabhati and trataka. Some of the shatkarmas are not for the fainthearted and should be practiced under … Read more
उज्जायी Ujjayi (one who is victorious) Ocean breath Definition The ocean breath yoga technique, also known as ujjayi or victorious breath, is a type of yogic breathing or pranayama which produces an audible whispering sound in the back of the throat. The characteristic sound of ocean breath gives it its name because it sounds a … Read more
अपानवायु Apana (outgoing) + Vayu (wind) Apana Vayu Definition Apana vayu is the downward-moving air or energy in the body, it is essentially the energy that governs both our physical and energetic removal of waste. It is one of the five qualities of prana and translates to the meaning ‘the air that moves away‘. Apana … Read more