Yoga & Pranayama
Multiple-meaning words, or homonyms, are words that have the same spelling and usually sound alike but have different meanings.
Recognize some of the most frequently used multiple meaning words.
Idioms
get rid of all the aches and pains and kinks
the process of relieving tension, stiffness, or discomfort in the body.
you are short on time
Mindfulness and Intention Setting
Setting an intention
Breath, breathe deeply
Clarity, intention, focus
Adjectives for Movements and Sensations
Kinks
Refers to small problems or imperfections, often used metaphorically to describe minor issues in plans or physical discomforts in muscles.
Aches and pains
minor hurts or discomforts
Grounded, aligned
Stretched, bent, curled
Tight, loose, relaxed
Comfortable, gentle, deep
Yoga Equipment and Modifications
Alignment
Padding
Blocks
Yoga mat
Body Parts and Directions
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crawl
you can crawl your right fingertips out
Cradle
To hold gently or protectively, sometimes used metaphorically to suggest handling with care.
Lengthen
extending the spine or limbs to improve posture.
Lift, drop, extend, reach
drop your shoulders down
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Forward, backward, under
Inhale, exhale
neck
spine
Poses and Movements
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morning stretch routine
Child’s pose
Sphinx pose
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Yogi squat
Part of speech
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Rag doll fold
Downward facing dog
Lizard pose
Thread the needle
Cat-cow stretch
Tabletop pose
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Seated position
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