Glossary · A–Z
Terms starting with “I”
22 terms in the conscious-living glossary.
- IbogaShamanism & Plant MedicineAn African plant medicine used in Bwiti tradition for initiation and healing.
- Iboga / IbogaineShamanism & Plant MedicineAfrican plant medicine used in Bwiti tradition for initiation and healing addiction.
- IcaroShamanism & Plant MedicineSacred healing songs sung by shamans during ayahuasca ceremonies to guide the experience.
- IcaroChanting & DevotionalSacred healing songs used by Amazonian shamans during ceremonies.
- IcarosShamanismSacred songs sung during plant medicine ceremonies.
- Ida NadiSubtle Body & AnatomyThe left energy channel—lunar, feminine, cooling, ending at the left nostril.
- Ida NadiSubtle Body & AnatomyLeft energy channel associated with lunar, cooling energy.
- Insight MeditationMeditationPractices designed to develop wisdom through direct investigation of experience.
- Insight MeditationMeditationPractice developing wisdom through direct observation.
- Integral YogaYoga StylesA complete approach integrating various yoga paths—founded by Sri Aurobindo.
- Integral YogaYoga StylesSri Aurobindo's synthesis integrating all aspects of being.
- Integral YogaYoga StylesCombining all yoga branches for harmonious development.
- Interval TrainingTraining ConceptsAlternating high-intensity efforts with recovery periods. Develops speed, VO2 max, and mental toughness.
- Intuitive HealingEnergy Work & HealingUsing intuition and inner guidance for healing work.
- IronmanRace Types & DistancesFull-distance triathlon: 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run. The ultimate endurance test.
- Ishvara PranidhanaYoga PhilosophySurrender to the divine—the fifth niyama, letting go of ego and trusting a higher power.
- Ishvara PranidhanaYoga PhilosophySurrender to the divine—offering actions to a higher power.
- Ishvara PranidhanaSanskrit & Sacred LanguageSurrender to the divine or higher power.
- Isochronic TonesSound HealingRhythmic pulses of sound for brainwave entrainment and meditation.
- Isochronic TonesSound HealingRhythmic pulses of sound for brainwave synchronization.
- IT Band SyndromeRecovery & InjuryInflammation of the iliotibial band causing sharp outer knee pain — one of running's most common injuries.
- IyengarYoga StylesA precise, alignment-focused style using props to achieve correct positioning in poses.