Comprehensive list of yoga terms, meanings,
sanskrit words and meanings, sanskrit translations for Hatha, Kundalini,
Bikram, Iyengar, Ashtanga plus other forms.
Term
Meaning or definition as related to yoga in Sanskrit or another language.
Chakra
literally meaning "wheels", in yoga this refers to the seven energy or "life force" centers lying from the base of the spine to the head.
Chandra
moon
Chandra nadi
ida nadi
Chapatti
a thin, round flat bread.
Chela
disciple
Chidakasha
psychic space in front of the closed eyes, just behind the forehead.
Chidanand
state of consciousness where being, consciousness, and bliss shines.
Chin mudra
hand gesture in which the first finger is kept at the root of the thumb, the last three fingers are unfolded.
Chit kundalini
a stage in the experience of the rise of kundalini when the breath stops and becomes congealed low in the body.
Complete breath
breath exercise of even inhalation and exhalation that involves all respiratory muscles.