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The Skinny Mom Ultimate Guide to Yoga Lingo

by Libby Birk | December 3, 2014

The world of yoga can look extremely intimidating to an outsider, and there are so many yoga terms that it can even get confusing for someone well-versed in the asanas. Fear no more, because we have put together an extensive glossary of yoga lingo for you. Now study up and impress your girlfriends at your next yoga class!

THE METHODS

Anti-gravity or aerial: This yoga method is a blend of the aerial arts and yoga. A fabric trapeze is used to bear some or all of your body weight, allowing you to focus on posture and relaxation. This method might be one of the most fun ones out there, and is beginner-friendly.

Anusara: Perfect for beginners or out-of-shape practitioners, anusara focuses on mood enhancement and injury prevention.