Glossary of Ayurvedic Terms - Y

commonest meanings defined in simplest way.

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Yantra

It is a visual concentration for each chakra used to channel psychic force.

Yoga Nidra

It means yoga sleep or conscious sleep.

Yama

Rules, instructions, guidelines.

Yamya

One, who takes initiative, is courageous and has leadership qualities.

Yastimadhu

Licorice, Latin name: Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Yoga

The word Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word "yug" which means to unite, to combine or to integrate. It is a state of union of parmaatma (Devine or supreme soul) with the Jeevatma (individual soul or consciousness). Read More>>>>

Yusa

Soup generally made from various kinds of pulses.