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Sanscrit Glossary: na

Nabhi

Navel.

Nada(m)

Inner sound, primeval sound.

Nadis

The subtle channels of energy which conduct Prana.

Narayana

An aspect of Lord Vishnu.

Nauli

‘King of the Shatkriyas’. A cleansing technique for the abdominal organs, involving alternating contraction of the abdominal muscles so they appear to be rolling.

Neti

Cleansing of the nasal passage by inserting either salt water or a waxed cotton string or rubber tube into a nostril and pulling it out through the mouth.

Nidra

Sleep, i.e. ‘yogic’ sleep or conscious sleep in which one has fully awakened.

Nirodhah

Complete cessation; blocking; stopping; state of mind beyond the influence of the three Gunas. Derived from the Sanskrit verb root ‘Rudh’ – to stop completely by obstruction, wheras in Yoga this cessation should always be brought about through an act of ‘Ahimsa’ (non-violence) and therefore ought to occur spontaneously (and will when we least expect it).

Nirvana

The state of release from the cycle of Karma, birth and death. Extinction of the flame; final emancipation.

Niyama

The second limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Personal conducts involving the application of positive attitudes conducive to the practice of Yoga.