The Yoga Glossary: Essential Terms, Defined Simply

Yoga carries its own language - Sanskrit terms that can feel like a locked door to new students. This glossary opens it: clear, plain-English definitions of the words you'll hear in every Zuga class, written by certified instructors and updated as we teach. Start with the three foundations below; new terms are added every month.

• Asana

  The physical postures or shapes practiced in yoga, originally meaning "seat."

• Pranayama

  The yogic science of breath regulation and control.

• Vinyasa

  A dynamic style of yoga where movement is seamlessly synced to the breath.