Yoga Glossary

Yoga is a traditional discipline originating in India, whose primary aim is to create harmony between the body, breath, mind, and consciousness. Unlike a purely physical approach, Yoga is above all a path of self-knowledge and inner transformation. Indian philosophers define Yoga as union and as the highest state of concentration.

Yoga practices, such as postures, breathing techniques, and inner observation, help to calm the mind, deepen bodily awareness, and cultivate a more conscious presence to oneself. They create an inner space that supports the understanding of one’s emotions, reactions, and habitual patterns of functioning.

In our workshops and training programs, Yoga is used as a tool for regulation and inner exploration, always adapted to the abilities and needs of each individual.

Svadhyaya means “self-study” and the “realization of one’s potentials.” It is a method of conscious observation of one’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and reactions, carried out with clarity and compassion.

This approach allows one to distance oneself from conditioning, manipulation, or help with (complex) post-traumatic stress disorder. It helps to better understand what influences our choices and relationships. Svadhyaya provides clarity and thus opens the way to lasting transformation.

Svadhyaya forms the foundation of our workshops and training programs. It is used to address issues such as addiction, toxic relationships, or professional burnout, within a safe and respectful framework.

Sāṃkhyais an ancient philosophy that serves as a theoretical foundation for Yoga. It offers a clear understanding of the functioning of nature and the human being and her/his nature.

This distinction allows one to no longer fully identify with inner experiences, and to develop discernment and inner freedom. It thus provides a useful framework for understanding psychological mechanisms without judgment or reducing oneself to them.

In our workshops and training programs, Sāṃkhya supports the practice of Svadhyaya by providing simple reference points to observe and understand internal patterns.

Asanas are the Yoga postures represent the «a» in the word Yoga. These postures are not only intended to strengthen or stretch the body, but also serve as a tool for self-observation and presence.

By maintaining a posture with mindful attention, practitioners are invited to observe their physical sensations, breathing, and mental or emotional reactions. Asanas thus help develop better body awareness, regulate stress, and support introspective work.

In our workshops and training programs, Asanasare offered thoughtfully and adapted to each individual’s psychological state, abilities, and limitations.

Pranayama refers to the set of breathing techniques used in Yoga. Like the body, our breath is directly connected to the mind and serves as a powerful tool for emotional regulation.

Pranayama exercises help calm the nervous system, reduce mental agitation, and foster a state of presence and inner stability. They also support introspective work by creating a calm space conducive to self-observation.

In our workshops and training programs, Pranayama is used as a simple and accessible tool, integrated progressively into daily practice to support psychological and emotional well-being.

Meditation is a practice aimed at focusing all attention on a single point while gently releasing other thoughts. This point can be your breath, a fixed point in space, or even an imagined reference.

In our workshops and training programs, meditation is employed as a simple and accessible tool, gradually integrated into daily life to support psychological and emotional well-being.