Philosophy, Language & Modes of Practice: The Essence of Practice Guided by Language

It refers to a dedicated student who receives knowledge and teachings from a Guru (teacher).

It is an ancient Indian language in which many foundational Yoga texts, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Yoga Sutras, are written.

It refers to a system of Yoga that uses physical practices (Haṭha, meaning "force" or "willful effort") to balance the mind and body, aiming to achieve spiritual objectives.

It refers to a style or practice of Yoga where breath and movement are synchronized, flowing seamlessly from one pose to another.

Sequence is an English word meaning "succession" or "order." In Yoga, it refers to a series of asanas (poses) or breathing techniques performed in succession, based on a specific purpose or theme.

Sthira Sukham is a core principle from the Yoga Sutras, meaning "steadiness and comfort" or "firmness and ease." It refers to the state of an asana (pose), which should be both stable and comfortable.

It refers to a flowing sequence of postures, linked with the breath, traditionally practiced facing the rising sun as an offering of gratitude to its life-giving light.

In Yoga, it refers to a traditional system or school where knowledge and teachings have been passed down uninterruptedly from guru (teacher) to shishya (disciple).

The term is comprised of "Gu" (darkness) and "Ru" (light), symbolizing a guide who leads a student from ignorance to enlightenment.

Restorative Yoga refers to a style of Yoga that utilizes numerous props (supports) to deeply restore and relax the mind and body by holding poses for extended periods without strain.

In a yogic context, Shiva represents pure, absolute consciousness and the ultimate, unchanging reality.

Originally, it referred to a steady and comfortable seated position for meditation, but in modern Yoga, it is widely used to denote physical poses in general.