A Few Terms Defined
- bcbz blogger
- May 24
- 2 min read
If you've heard terms in different practices but don't really know or understand what they mean, here is a short list... with short explanations.
šŖ· Mind/Body, Energy, & Martial Arts
š® Chakra Stones
Crystals aligned with the seven chakras. Used for grounding, clarity, and energetic balance.
š® Chakras
Energy centers along the spine. Seven points from root to crown. Harmony of body, emotion, spirit.
š„ Karate
āEmpty hand.ā Japanese striking art. Discipline, precision, presence.
š Kung Fu
āSkill through effort.ā Chinese martial traditions. Fluid motion, innerāouter strength.
š§ Meditation
Stillness of mind. Breath, awareness, quiet observation. Clarity grows in silence.
šæ Mindfulness
Awake in the present moment. Soft attention, no judgment. Simply noticing.
š Namaste
āThe light in me honors the light in you.ā A gesture of respect and unity.
š¬ļø Qi
Lifeāenergy, breathāenergy. The subtle force that animates all things. Felt in movement, breath, intention.
š¬ļø Qigong
āEnergy work.ā Gentle movement + breath. Cultivating and guiding qi.
š„ Taekwondo
āWay of the foot and fist.ā Korean martial art. Speed, kicks, discipline.
š Tai Chi Chuan
āSupreme Ultimate Fist.ā Slow, flowing internal martial art. Balance, softness, inner power.
Yin and Yang
Seemingly opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world. (Ancient Chinese)
The Circle: Represents wholeness and the universe.
The Divided Halves: The dark swirl is Yin; the light swirl is Yang. They flow into each other, showing the constant movement and transition between the two states.
The Dots: The small dot of Yin inside the Yang, and vice versa, shows that nothing is absolute. Inside every light, there is a seed of darkness, and within every shadow, a possibility for light.
The Curved Line: Indicates that the boundary between these forces is fluid and constantly shifting, rather than rigid.
š§āāļø Yoga
āUnion.ā Body, breath, mind together. Strength through ease.
Peace
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