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Anga - Yoga Lingo

Anga - Yoga Lingo

Anga is a Sanskrit word that translates as ‘limb.’ The term also received fame as the name of a historical kingdom in the Indian subcontinent. This kingdom is believed to have existed between approximately 1100 and 500 BCE. The name is thought to have been derived from the alleged...
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Brahma - Yoga Lingo

Brahma - Yoga Lingo

Brahma is an essential concept for both the practice of yoga and the Hindu religion in general. According to Hinduism, Brahma is the name of one of the trinity gods and was responsible for creating the world and everything in it. He is considered the most senior of the gods and is often...
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Buddha - Yoga Lingo

Buddha - Yoga Lingo

Around 2500 years ago, a child was born into a royal family. His father was named King Shuddhodhana, and he was the ruler of Kapilavastu (now in Nepal). The name of the child was Siddhartha Gautama, a name derived from two Sanskrit roots - ‘sidda,’ which means ‘achieved,’ and...
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Creamy and Spicy Broccoli, Tofu Soba Bowl

Creamy and Spicy Broccoli, Tofu Soba Bowl

This is a protein-packed, delicious, 100% plant-based, gluten-free, whole foods recipe. Not only is it delicious, but it is a very yummy way of sneaking in some greens and high-quality plant proteins!  People often say that tofu, broccoli, and peas are very bland and boring food items....
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Brahman

Brahman

Brahman is a Sanskrit word, which refers to the highest universal principle. It is also described as the ‘absolute’ or ‘ultimate’ reality. The Sanskrit root ‘brh’ makes up the word, and this means ‘to grow or expand.’ Hindu texts refer to it as the Atman, which means soul or...
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