Glossary · A–Z
Terms starting with “Y”
20 terms in the conscious-living glossary.
- Yab YumTantraUnion of masculine and feminine in tantric iconography.
- Yab-YumTantra & Sacred SexualityA tantric meditation posture with partners seated facing each other—representing the union of wisdom and compassion.
- Yab-YumTantra & Sacred SexualityFather-mother position—a seated meditation posture for partners to connect energetically.
- Yagya (Yajna)Ritual & CeremonyVedic fire ceremony—offerings into sacred fire with mantras for purification.
- YamaYoga PhilosophyThe first limb of yoga—five ethical restraints including non-violence, truthfulness, and non-stealing.
- YantraTantra & Sacred SexualitySacred geometric diagrams used as meditation tools to focus consciousness.
- YantraTantraSacred geometric diagram for meditation and worship.
- Yi Jin JingTraditional Chinese MedicineMuscle-Tendon Changing Classic—Shaolin qigong for strengthening the body.
- Yi Jin JingTraditional Chinese MedicineMuscle-tendon changing classic—qigong for strength and flexibility.
- Yin and YangTraditional Chinese MedicineComplementary opposites in nature—the interplay of dark/light, feminine/masculine, receptive/active.
- Yin and YangTraditional Chinese MedicineComplementary opposites creating balance in the universe.
- Yin YogaYoga StylesA slow, meditative practice holding passive poses for 3-5 minutes to stretch deep connective tissues.
- Yoga (Definition)Sanskrit & Sacred LanguageFrom "yuj" meaning to yoke or unite—the union of individual and universal consciousness.
- Yoga MudrasanaYoga Poses (Asanas)Yoga seal—forward fold from lotus or seated position.
- Yoga NidraYoga StylesA guided meditation practice inducing deep relaxation while maintaining consciousness—"yogic sleep."
- Yoga SutrasYoga PhilosophyPatanjali's foundational text of 196 aphorisms outlining the philosophy and practice of yoga.
- Yoga SutrasYoga PhilosophyPatanjali's foundational text on classical yoga.
- Yoga TherapyYoga StylesTherapeutic application of yoga for specific health conditions.
- YoniTantra & Sacred SexualityThe sacred representation of feminine energy—the source of creation and divine gateway.
- Yoni MassageTantra & Sacred SexualityA sacred touch practice honoring feminine energy and releasing stored emotions.