Yoga Poses And Practices

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a state of being tranquil or peaceful

  • The speaker addressed the audience with a sense of calmness and composure.
  • She handled the situation with such calmness, it was impressive.
  • I need to channel my inner zen for some calmness right now.
  • The lake reflected the moonlight with a serene calmness.

adjective describing a person's body as thin, supple, and graceful

  • The lithe dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
  • She's so lithe, she can bend in ways I never thought possible.
  • That yoga instructor is seriously lithe, like a rubber band.
  • His lithe mind was able to navigate complex problems with ease.

verb to engage in contemplation or reflection, often for spiritual or religious purposes

  • It is important to set aside time each day to meditate and clear your mind.
  • I like to meditate in the park before starting my day.
  • Dude, I totally need to meditate to chill out.
  • Sometimes I just need to meditate on a problem before finding a solution.

noun the middle part or area of a body or object

adjective describing word for the middle part or area of a body or object

  • The doctor examined her midsection for any signs of internal injuries.
  • She always complains about how she can never seem to tone her midsection.
  • I need to do more sit-ups to work on my midsection.
  • The company's financial health is reflected in its midsection, the profit margins.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

  • The protesters dispersed peacefully after their demands were heard by the authorities.
  • We sat peacefully by the lake, enjoying the calmness of the water.
  • Let's just chill and watch a movie peacefully tonight.
  • Her mind finally found a way to rest peacefully after years of turmoil.

noun a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen, behind the stomach, that plays a key role in the autonomic nervous system

  • The solar plexus is a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen.
  • I got punched in the solar plexus during the fight.
  • That hit went straight to my solar plexus, it knocked the wind out of me.
  • Her words hit me in the solar plexus, leaving me feeling emotionally drained.

adjective bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

  • The leather used in the luxury handbags is incredibly supple.
  • I love how supple this fabric feels against my skin.
  • Her yoga instructor said she needed to work on getting more supple.
  • His mind remained supple and open to new ideas as he aged.

noun the act of stretching oneself, especially upon waking

verb to stretch oneself, especially upon waking

  • After a long period of sitting, pandiculation can help to stretch and awaken the muscles.
  • I always start my day with a good pandiculation to loosen up my body.
  • I feel so much better after a solid pandiculation session.
  • The company's restructuring plan required a pandiculation of its operations to adapt to the changing market.