Glossary · A–Z
Terms starting with “N”
32 terms in the conscious-living glossary.
- Naam JapaChanting & DevotionalThe practice of continuously repeating divine names as meditation.
- Nada YogaSound HealingThe yoga of sound—using internal and external sounds as a path to meditation and self-realization.
- Nadi ShodhanaBreathworkAlternate nostril breathing—a balancing technique that purifies the energy channels.
- NadisSubtle Body & AnatomyEnergy channels through which prana flows.
- Naked YogaYoga StylesPractice without clothing for body acceptance and freedom.
- NamasteYoga PhilosophyA greeting meaning "the divine in me honors the divine in you"—often said with palms together.
- NamasteSanskrit & Sacred LanguageGreeting honoring the divine in another person.
- Naming CeremonyRitual & CeremonyRitual welcoming a child and bestowing their name.
- NasyaAyurveda & WellnessNasal administration of herbal oils—cleansing and nourishing the sinuses.
- NasyaAyurveda & WellnessNasal administration of herbal oils for head clarity.
- NatarajasanaYoga Poses (Asanas)Dancer pose—graceful backbend balance honoring Shiva Nataraja.
- Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose)Yoga Poses (Asanas)A graceful standing backbend balance—embodying Shiva as the cosmic dancer.
- NavasanaYoga Poses (Asanas)Boat pose—seated balance strengthening core and hip flexors.
- Navasana (Boat Pose)Yoga Poses (Asanas)A seated balance forming a V-shape—intensely strengthening the core.
- Negative SplitRunning TerminologyRunning the second half of a race faster than the first — a sign of disciplined pacing.
- Neo-TantraTantraModern Western interpretation focusing on sacred sexuality.
- Neurodynamic BreathworkBreathworkA holotropic-style practice using breath and music for non-ordinary states.
- Neurodynamic BreathworkBreathworkBreath practice targeting nervous system regulation.
- New Moon CeremonyRitual & CeremonyA ritual aligned with the new moon for setting intentions, planting seeds, and new beginnings.
- New Moon RitualRitual & CeremonyCeremony for setting intentions during the new moon.
- NiaMovement & DanceA holistic fitness practice blending dance, martial arts, and healing arts.
- NiaMovement & DanceFusion fitness combining martial arts, dance, and healing arts.
- NiggunChanting & DevotionalA wordless Jewish melody—used in Hasidic tradition to elevate the soul.
- NigunChanting & DevotionalWordless Hasidic Jewish melodies used to elevate the soul.
- NirodhaBuddhist TraditionsCessation—the end of suffering described in the third noble truth.
- NirodhaYoga PhilosophyCessation—stilling the fluctuations of the mind for liberation.
- NirvanaBuddhist TraditionsThe ultimate goal of Buddhist practice—liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.
- NirvanaBuddhismUltimate liberation—cessation of suffering and rebirth.
- NiyamaYoga PhilosophyThe second limb of yoga—five personal observances including purity, contentment, and self-study.
- Noble Eightfold PathBuddhist TraditionsThe Buddhist path to liberation: right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration.
- Noting PracticeMeditationMental labeling of experience to develop mindfulness and insight.
- NyasaTantraRitual placement of mantras on the body.