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Glossary of common and Tamil Terms

Tamil words are marked (T)

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A Aanmikam (T) = spirituality Abhaya = without fear Abhayankara = he who destroys fear, name of Abhirami

= She who delights, name of the Divine Mother Achyutha = indestructible, name of Sri Adhara = basis Adi = first, original, primordial Adideva = first or primeval Akhanda = entire, indivisible, without a break Akhila = the whole Akhilandeshwari = Mother of the whole egg-universe = Mother, general name for all

= The Mother, name of Amma (T) = Mother = The immortal, nectar of immortality Ananda = bliss, supreme happiness, joy = infinite or endless Anatha = orphan or abandoned one Annai (T) = mother = Mother Parvati, filled with food Antar = inner Antarjyoti = the inner light Antaryami = the internal ruler, inner guide Aravinda = a day-lotus Arati = waving the camphor flame Arul (T) = blessing, grace Arumugam (T) = six-faced God, a name of Muruga = , rosy Arunachala = sacred mountain of Lord

Shiva in Asha = hope Athale (T) = name of the Divine Mother Atma = the soul, the Self Avatara = an incarnation of God = city where ruled

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B Bala = power Bala (baala) = child Bandhu = relation, friend Bansidhara = he who holds the flute =

Lord = having good fortune, a name of the Divine Mother = the fear-inspiring, name of Lord

Shiva = fear-inspiring Goddess Bhaja, bhajo = sing in praise of God = devotional song Bhakta = devotee = devotion Bhanjana = one who destroys bondage Bharat = a name for Bharati = Goddess of

Bharata's country (India) Bhava = existence, a name of Lord Shiva Bhava, bhaya, bhanjana = one who destroys the fear of birth and = Goddess of the living world, a name of Parvati Bhaya = fear Bhayankara = Shiva who destroys fears Bholanath = name of Shiva Bhuta = beings Bhuvaneshwara = Lord of the worlds Bhuvaneshwari = Sovereign Goddess of all worlds Bimbadhara = Holder of the crescent moon Bolo = speak, sing = the

Creator Brahmamayi = She who consists of the Absolute = consort of Brahma (, Goddess of learning) Brahmarupa = embodiment of the Absolute Brindavana = forests where Lord Krishna played as a child Buddhi = awakened intelligence Bushana = decoration

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C = the fierce Goddess, name of Goddess = the shining moon Chandramauli = the moon- crested, name of Lord Shiva Chandrashekara = who has the moon as a crown, name of Lord Shiva Charana = the feet of the spiritual master Chatur = four Chidambara = he who is clothed in knowledge, name of Lord

Shiva Chidambaram = name of town in Tamil Nadu where Lord Shiva performed the dance Chidambaresha =

Lord of the Chidambaram temple Chitta = mind, Chitta chora = he who steals the mind Chora = thief Chit = pure awareness

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D Dakshinamurti = embodiment of wisdom, manifestation of Lord Shiva as the spiritual master Dala = petal Dam, damma = sound of Shiva's drum, the damaru Damaru = the drum of Shiva Damodara = he who becomes known through the perfect mind,Yasoda, Krishna's foster mother, tied Him with a rope (dama) around the waist (udara) -

Damodara Darshana = vision of God Dasa = servant of God = father of Rama, king of Ayodha Daya = mercy, Dayaka = he who gives Dayalo = the merciful or compassionate = God, the Divine = mother of Krishna = divine commander,name of Muruga = Goddess, Divine Mother Dhara = holding, supporting, carrying = religious law, righteous action in life Dhimi = sound of Shiva's drum Dhimika = sound of Shiva's anklet bells as he dances Dhyana = meditation Deena dayalo = one who has compassion for the suffering Deenabandhu = friend of the afflicted Deepa = lamp Divya = the Divine Dukha = sorrow, suffering Durga = one who is hard to attain, name of Goddess Parvati Durlabha = one who is hard to obtain Dustara = hard to overcome Dwaraka = city where Lord Krishna ruled >> A - B - C - D - E - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - R - S - T - U - V - Y <<

E Eka = the One

G Gajanana = -faced Gajavadana = elephant-faced Gajamukha = elephant-faced = troop of demi- attending Lord Shiva Gananatha = Lord of the , name of Lord Ganapati = Lord of the Ganas, name of

Lord Ganesha Ganesha = Lord of the Ganas Ghanashyama = Krishna's complexion dark like rain clouds = the river as Goddess Gangadhara = bearer of the Ganges, name of Lord Shiva = name of the powerful who is Lord 's vehicle Gauri = shining, brilliant, fair-skinned, name of Goddess Parvati Gaurinatha = Lord of

Gauri, name of Lord Shiva Gauripati = Lord of Gauri, name of Lord Shiva Gaurisha = Lord of Gauri, name of Lord

Shiva Gauritanaya = son of Gauri, name of Lord Ganesha Ghana = raincloud Ghana, = sound of bells Ghana

(Ghaana) = entire, whole Giri = mountain Giridhara = mountain-supporter, name of Lord Krishna referring Giridhari to when He lifted up Mount Govardhana with one finger sheltering the cowherds from a rainstorm sent by , King of the gods to test His divinity Girija = the mountain-born, name of Goddess Parvati Girisha = mountain-Lord Gita = song of

God, teachings of Sri Krishna to Gokul, Gokula = village where Lord Krishna lived Gopal, Gopala = protector of cows, name of Lord Krishna = cowherd girls, Lord Krishna's devotees who were said to be incarnations of sages

Gopijana = beloved of the , name of Lord Krishna Govardhana = the mountain lifted by Krishna Govinda =

Lord of the cows, He who is known through the scriptures, name of Lord Krishna Guha = the unmanifested, who dwells in the cave of the heart, name of Lord Muruga Guna = quality, virtue Gunalaya = abode of virtues Gunj = sing Gunju thao = echo = spiritual teacher

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H Haima = the golden Haima = malar golden = poison which could destroy the world Haladhara =

Shiva, who held the Halahala poison in his throat Hara = the destroyer, name of Lord Shiva Harana = destroying Hare

= expression of address to God = remover of sins of men, name of Lord Vishnu Hari = Hari is Om, universal of the cosmic vibration Harini = golden, name of Goddess Hasa = smile = who holds in his hand = name of Lord Ganesha Hey = a respectful form of calling, O! Himalaya = abode of snow Hridayan = the heart, which is the Self Hridaya = being in the heart, innermost Hridaya vihari = (the Lord) playing in and charming the heart

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I Inbum (T) = happiness Iccha = will Idetrum (T) = praised Isha = Lord, ruler Ishwara = the great Lord, God, name of

Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu Ishwari = ruling, royal Goddess, name of Goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati

J Jagat = Universe, all that moves Jagadamba = Mother of the Universe, name of Goddess Durga Jagadambika =

Mother of the Universe, name of Goddess Durga Jagadisha = Lord of the Universe, name of Shiva and

Vishnu Jagadishwara = Lord of the Universe, name of Shiva and Vishnu Jagadishwari = sovereign Goddess of the

Universe Jagadjanani = mother or producer of the Universe Jagadodharini = supporter of the Universe = mother of the Universe Jagannatha = master of the Universe Jago = wake up Jai = Victory! Glory to! Jaladhi = ocean = father of , a king who was a realised soul Janaki = Sita, daughter of Janaka Janani = she who gives birth, the Mother Janardhana = he who punishes the wicked, name of Sri Krishna = repetition of the name of

God Jata = matted hair Jatadhara = he who wears matted locks of hair, Lord Shiva Jaya = victory ! Jayadeva = victorious God Jayadevi = victorious Goddess Jivan, Jivana = the enlivener, giving life = knowledge, wisdom Jyoti = light, He who shines by Himself

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K Kaakkum (T) = protect Kadamba = an orange flower Kaho = tell me! Kailasha = crystal mountain, Lord Shiva's home in the Kaivalya = realisation of the Self Kala (Kalaa) = fine arts, a part of the moon, crescent moon Kaladhara = bearer of the crescent moon, Lord Shiva controlling the mind Kala (Kaala) = Kalatitaya = ruler of time Kalyana = beautiful, auspicious, blessed Kalyani = beautiful, auspicious, blessed, blissful = the present age Kali = she who is black, name of the Goddess Durga Kamakshi = having loving eyes, name of Goddess

Parvati Kamala = lotus, name of the Goddess Lakshmi Kamaniya = desirable, endearing Kameshwara = Lord or master of desire Kanchi = holy city of Tamil Nadu, South India, where Goddess Parvati is worshipped as

Kamakshi Kannan (T) = name of Sri Krishna Kanta = brilliant, lustrous Kanya = young virgin girl Kapalini = Goddess

Kali with a garland of skulls which represent the destruction of the ego Kara = who possesses Karana = cause Karini = she who is the cause Karttikeya = name of Lord Muruga, son of the six Krttikkas, river Goddesses who later became the

Pleides stars Karumari (T) = compassionate mother, Goddess Karumariamma who is worshipped in a famous temple in

Madras, Tamil Nadu, South India Karuna = compassion Kasi = Name of the holy city of Benares in north India

Kaushalya = mother of Rama = the fabulous jewel which came from the ocean and became an ornament for Lord Vishnu's chest Ke, Ki = belonging to Keshava = beautiful-haired, name of Lord Krishna who killed the demon, Kesi Kishora = youthful Kodanda = the bow of Rama Koti = ten million , Krupa = mercy, compassion Kripalo = merciful, compassionate Krishna = black, dark-coloured, Krish - truth, na - bliss, therefore one whose nature is truth and bliss, Lord Vishnu' s eighth incarnation Kumara = youthful, name of Lord Muruga = youthful, name of the Goddess Durga

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L Lakshmi = Goddess of divine wealth, prosperity, self-knowledge consort of Lord Vishnu Lal = joy of Lambodara = with a big belly, name of Lord Ganesha Lalitambike = lovely, gentle and innocent Divine Mother, name of the Goddess

Durga Lavanya = beautiful, lovely Leela = divine play Linga = sign, symbol of the Absolute, symbol of Shiva

Lingeshwara = Lord of the , Lord Shiva Lingothbhava = birth of the lingam Lingothbhavakara = creator of the lingam Lochana = eyes Loka = the world Lola = moving to and fro, giving delight, fond of

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M Ma = mother Madana = God of love Madana mohana = one who infatuates even the God of Love, name of Lord

Krishna Madanga = elephant = Lord of knowledge, Lord of Goddess Lakshmi, name of Sri Krishna, name of

Lord Vishnu Madhu = honey Madhura = sweet, honeyed, name of Sri Krishna Madhusudana = Krishna, destroyer of the demon Madhu Mahadeva = the great God, name of Lord Shiva = great Kali, a name of Goddess Durga Maharaja = great king Mahesha = great Lord, name of Lord Shiva Maheshwara = great Lord, name of Lord

Shiva Maheshwari = great Goddess Mahi = the great Mahima = miracle Mahimon = who does miracles Mahisha = demon destroyed by Goddess Durga Mal (T) = Lord Vishnu Mala (Maalaa) = garland of flowers, rosary Maloan (T) =

Lord Vishnu Mam pahi = protect me Mana = mind = mental or spiritual = auspicious, name of

Goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati Mani = jewel, pearl Mantra = prayer (literally, 'saving thought') Manjula = beautiful, sweet Manohara = mind-captivator, mind-ravisher, name of Lord Shiva and Sri Krishna Mardini = the destroying, name of Goddess Durga Mariamma (T) = name of the Goddess, Mother of rain Maruha = nephew Mata = mother = birthplace of Sri Krishna = creative power of God, illusion Mayi = name of the Goddess, Mother of the

Universe Mayil (T) = peacock Mayoan (T) = Lord Vishnu = peacock (T) = fish-eyed, name of

Goddess Parvati who is worshipped in Madurai Temple, Tamil Nadu Meera, Meerabai = saintly devotee of Sri Krishna who was a princess Meghashyama = with a dark-blue complexion like rain-clouds Merey = my Mita = slight, moderate Mohan = deluder, infatuater, name of Krishna and Shiva = enchantress, feminine form assumed by

Lord Vishnu = liberation from rebirth Mridanga = drum played during Shiva's tandava dance Mrithyu = death, mortality Mrithyunjaya = one who has conquered death Mudita = gladness, positive state of mind Muga (T) = face Mukambika = name of the Goddess Parvati, mother of the speech- impaired Mukha = face Mukti = liberation Mukunda = giver of liberation, name of Sri Krishna Muni = sage Murahara = Krishna, destroyer of the demon, Mura Murali = flute Muralidhara = flute-bearer, name of Sri Krishna playing the flute calling souls to unite with Him Murari = Krishna, destroyer of the demon Mura = image or form of God Muruga, Murugan = second son of Lord Shiva and Mushika = rat Muthu (T) = pearl

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N Nabhi = navel Nacho = dance Nada = inner sound Naga = Nama, Nam = name Namah = do obeisance to Namami = I bow down to, pay hommage to Namo = I do obeisance Namostute = I salute you, reverential greeting = foster father of Sri Krishna, chief cowherd in Gokul Nanda kumara = son of Nanda, name of Sri

Krishna Nandalala = delight or darling of Nanda, name of Sri Krishna Nandana = he who gives delight, the son = happy, name of Lord Shiva's bull, respresenting dharma, the spiritual laws Narahari = man-, name of Lord Vishnu referring to his fourth incarnation = great sage who is a messenger between the Gods and men and a devotee of

Lord Vishnu = in whom all beings reside, name of Lord Vishnu Narayani = consort of Narayana, name of

Goddess Lakshmi Nartana = dancer Nata = dance = King of the dance Natavara = best of dancers, refers to

Lord Shiva or Lord Krishna Natesha = Lord of dancers, name of Lord Shiva Nateshwara = Lord of dancers, name of

Lord Shiva Natha = Lord, ruler Navanita = butter Navanita chora = stealer of butter, the child Krishna both delighted and upset His mother and village ladies by stealing their butter Nayaka = spiritual guide, Nayana = eye Netra = leader, guide, eyes (because they lead us) Nilakantha = blue-throated one, name of Lord Shiva who drank the halahala poison to save the world. It stayed in His throat which became blue. Nirakara = without form Niranjana = spotless, pure Nitya = eternal, constant Nivasa = who resides Nivasini = who resides (feminine)

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O Om = name and symbol of the Absolute Omkara = the sacred syllable, OM Omkaraya = He who is OM

P Paasam (T) = attachment Pahi mam = protect me Palaka = guardian, protector Panduranga = white one, name of

Sri Krishna Pankaja = lotus, mud-born Papa = sin Papavinasa = remover of sins, (results of past deeds) Papasamhara = remover of sins Para = the Supreme Parabrahma = supreme Absolute Paradhama = supreme home of Lord Vishnu Parama = highest, supreme Paramatma = supreme Self, all-pervading soul Paramesha = supreme Lord = supreme Lord, a name of Lord Shiva Parameshwari = supreme Goddess, name of

Goddess Parvati Parane (T) = supreme, highest Paratpara = higher than the highest Paripala = protector, guardian Parvati = mountain-daughter, daughter of Parvata, name of Shiva's consort Pasangusadhara = who holds the noose and goad = Shiva, Lord of animals Pati = master, ruler, Lord Patita = fallen Patitapavana = purifier of the fallen, a name of Lord Rama Pavana = purifier Pavitra = the pure, purifier Pita = father Pitambara = yellow or golden-dressed Prabhu = the Almighty, Lord or master Pradama = first Pradama vandana = worshipped first, refers to

Lord Ganesha who is always worshipped first amongst the as He removes difficulties and impediments, clearing the way Pradayaka = who gives, bestows Pradayini = she who gives, bestows Prakasha = brightness Pralayankara =

He who makes the entire Universe dissolve into Himself (the Divine), name of Lord Shiva Pralayankarini = she who makes the entire Universe dissolve, name of Goddess Durga Pranava = OM, expressive of the supreme Self Prasanna = serene, gracious Prema = divine love Premananda = the supreme joy of divine love Premananda = founder and

Sadguru of Sri Premananda , known as a divine incarnation (avatara) Preraka = inspirer Priya = beloved (of

God) = virtue Purna = filled, fullness Putra = son Pyare = beloved

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R = the fortunate, successful, name of the cowherd girl who was the beloved of Sri Krishna and the embodiment of the Goddess Lakshmi Radhe Shyama = the dark blue Lord of Radha (Sri Krishna) Radhika = little Radha Raghava

= he whose ancestor was Raghu, name of Lord Rama Raghu = the racer, king who was ancestor of Lord

Rama Raghukula = the Raghu dynasty Raghupati = Lord of the Raghu dynasty Raja = King Rajarajeshwari = ruling

Goddess of kings = protection Rakshaka = protector Rama (Raama) = blissful or delightful, name of Lord

Vishnu's seventh incarnation Rama (Raamaa) = the rejoicing, a name of Sita, consort of Sri Rama, Ramachandra moon- like Rama = Sri Rama and Sri Krishna joined together Ramana = the delighting = lordly director of the world stage, name of Lord Vishnu Ranjana = rejoicing = bliss Ratna = jewel-like, jewel = ten-headed demon who abducted Sita Riddha = wealth = remover of pain, name of Lord Shiva Rudrani = consort of Rudra, name of Goddess Durga = radiant, golden, form of Goddess Lakshmi as the wife of Sri Krishna Rupa

= form Rupini = form (feminine)

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S Sab = all Sab mil = all together Sada = eternal Sadashiva = ever-auspicious, name of Lord Shiva Sadguru = true spiritual master Sagara = ocean = spiritual practice Sahara = support Sama = same, equal Samba = Lord

Shiva, always attended by the Divine Mother Parvati meaning she is the embodiment of Self- knowledge whom the Lord never forgets Samhara = destroyer Sanatana = eternal, everlasting Sankataharana = remover of difficulties Santoshi = delighting in contentment Saraswati = Lord Brahma's consort who is Goddess of speech, knowledge and musical arts Sarva = all Sarvani = Goddess Parvati as consort of the All, Lord Shiva Sat = good, genuine Satchidananda = existence, knowledge, bliss = truth Satta = pure being Selvam (T) = wealth, son = service to the

Divine Sevita = one who serves God Shaileshwara = Lord Shiva who lives in the Shaila mountain Shakti = power of

God, consort of Shiva, the Goddess Shama = quiet Shambava = source of bliss for His devotees Shambho = the source of happiness, name of Lord Shiva Shankara = the maker of bliss, name of Lord Shiva Shankari = benificent Goddess, name of Goddess Parvati Shanmukhanatha = Lord with six faces, name of Lord Muruga Shanti = peace Sharada = the autumnal, name of Goddess Saraswati Sharanam = surrender the ego Sharanya = giver of refuge Sharavanabhava =

Shara-reeds, vana-forest, bhava-born, He who is born in a thicket of reeds Sharvani = Goddess Parvati as consort of

Sharva, Lord Shiva the destroyer = the moon Shashi = moon-God Shekhara = crest, crown = Lord

Vishnu's thousand headed serpent who supports the whole universe Shiva = auspicious, pure, God of destruction = divine beauty and wealth, name of Goddess Lakshmi Shridhara = name of Lord Vishnu who bears Goddess Lakshmi on

His chest = name of Lord Vishnu who has a curl of hair on His chest symbolising the primordial matter Shyama (Shyaama) = the dark, name of Sri Krishna Shyama (Shyaamaa) = the dark, name of Divine Mother

Kali Shubha = auspicious, beautiful Shubhanana = beautiful face, name of Lord Ganesha Siddhi = perfection, accomplishment Sita = the furrow-born, Lord Rama's wife, who sprang from a furrow in the ground while King Janaka was preparing it for a ritual = name of Lord Muruga, God of war Smaranam = remember Smita = smile Subrahmanya = He who is very dear to holy men, name of Lord Muruga, son of Shiva Sugandha = fragrant

Sukha = happiness, pleasure Sulhaba = easy to reach Sumukha = bright faced, face illuminated by light of wisdom Sundara = beautiful One Sundari = beautiful Goddess Suramuni = divine sage = great devotee of Sri

Krishna who was blind Swarupa = form, aspect Swarupini = form, aspect (feminine) Swargatam = heavenly

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T Tanaya = son Tandava = the dance of Lord Shiva Tarakam = rescuing, saving Thanthai (T) = father Theeravinai

(T) = unsolvable problems Theerthiduvay (T) = you solve Thiruneettrai (T) = holy ash = sacred mark on the forehead Tribhuvana = the three worlds Trilocana = three-eyed, name of Lord Shiva who has the of wisdom on His forehead Trinetra = three-eyed, name of Lord Shiva = three cities built by demons in the three worlds Tripurari = Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the three cities = the Trishula dhari = bearer of the trident Tryambaka = three-eyed, name of Lord Shiva Tulasi = holy basil plant

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U Udbhava = generated Uma = the serene, name of Goddess Parvati

V Vachano = words Vadana = face = vehicle of the Gods Vaidehi = name of Janaka, father of Sita

= Lord Vishnu's celestial home Vaishnavi = name of the Goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu Vakradunda = one with great tusks = the beloved (T) = consort of Lord Muruga = the dwarf, incarnation of Lord

Vishnu Vanamali = garland of forest flowers on Lord Vishnu's neck Vandana = worship Vandita = the worshipped Vara = precious Varada = giver of boons and blessings Vasa = who resides Vasi = resident = father of Lord Krishna, name of Lord Vishnu meaning the God who dwells inside Vatsala = maternal or parental love Veda = the sacred scriptures Veena = Indian lute played by Goddess Saraswati Veera = brave, heroic Venu =

Krishna's flute Venuvilola = swinging flute player, name of Lord Krishna = holy ash meaning highest spiritual wealth and purity Vidhata = the Creator, the All-supporting = knowledge, wisdom Vighna = obstacle Vighneshwara = Lord who removes obstacles, name of Lord Ganesha Vihara = who moves around, who plays Vihari = who moves around, who plays Vimala = the immaculate Vimochana = the redeeming Vinaharana = destroyer of hindrances Vinayaka = remover of obstacles, name of Lord Ganesha Visalakshi = large-eyed, name of the

Goddess Durga Vishnu = the All-pervading, the God of preservation Vishwa = all Vishwarupa = having universal form Vishwadhara = support of the Universe Vitthala = name of Lord Krishna, standing on a brick (vid) Vraja = a place where the Gopis lived Vrindavan = same as Brindavan Vygrambara = Lord Shiva's skin

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Y = one of the Yadu dynasty, name of Sri Krishna Yadunandana = son of the Yadu, name of Sri Krishna = name of the holy Jumna River in India = Nanda's wife, foster mother of Sri Krishna

Yogishwara = Lord of , name of Lord Shiva Yuga = epoch, cycle of time

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Anatomy and Susi Hately Aldous Anatomy Coloring Book Kapit, Wynn / Elson, Lawrence M. Anatomy of by H. David Coulter Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calias Germain Anatomy Trains by Tom Meyers Anusara Yoga by Doug Keller Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter Awakening the Spine by Vanda Scarvelli Conscious Eating by Gabriel Cousens Cool Yoga Tricks by Miriam Austin*** Emptiness Dancing by Adyashanti Enlightenment is a Secret by Andrew Cohen How to get the Dragons out of Your Temple by Diane Neuman , , Life by BKS Iyengar Living on Live Food by Alissa Cohen My Secret is Silence: Poetry and Sayings by Adyashanti Selected Poems by Rumi Silence of the Heart by Robert Adams Somatic Patterning by Mary Ann Foster Stretching and Flexibility by Kit Laughlin The Genius of Flexibility by Bob Cooley The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar The Knee Crisis Handbook by Brian Halpern The Merck Manual of Medical Information by Merck Research The Open Secret of Spiritual Awakening: As It Is by Tony Parsons The Places that Scare You by Pema Chodron The Psoas Book by Liz Koch Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries by Peggy A. Hougum Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel Yoga for a New Age by Bob Smith and Linda Boudreau Smith*** Yoga for Healthy Knees by Sandy Blaine

Multimedia

Acland’s DVD of Human Anatomy Yoga Mommies with Rebecca and Morgan Introduction to Universal Yoga Andrey Lappa Shiva Rea Creative Core Abs Yoga Shakti with Shiva Rea Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea Yoga for your Pregnancy with Kristen Eykel An introduction to Breath Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The Lotteberke Method The Alexander Technique Awaken to the Eternal Nisargatta Maharaj No More Back Pain Dr Sweezey Ashtanga Yoga the practie David Sweson Maha Sadhana Shadow Yoga triple box set Shador Remete and Emma Balnaves Embodying Spirit Ana Forrest Vinyasaflowyoga Seane Corn

Clothing

Inner Waves Organics- www.innerwavesorganics.com Be Present- www.bepresent.net 72K Pillar- www.72K.com Prana- www.prana.com lululemon- www.lululemon.net