International Yoga Day Word Search
This International Yoga Day word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: YOGA, ASANA, MUDRA, PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION, NAMASTE, SOLSTICE, HARMONY, BREATHING, FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, WELLNESS.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
International Yoga Day word list, defined
- YOGA /ˈjoʊɡə/ · noun, verb
- A physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating from India, aiming to balance the body, mind, and spirit through postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Yoga can also refer to a specific style or school of yoga. Related: exercise, meditation, stretching, postures.
- ASANA /ˈɑːsənə/ · noun
- A pose or posture in yoga, typically held for a period of time to promote physical and mental well-being. In a broader sense, any position or attitude, especially one that is considered to be a good or desirable one. Related: pose, posture, attitude, stance.
- PRANAYAMA /prɑːˈnɑːjəmə/ · noun
- A set of breathing techniques used in yoga to control the breath and calm the mind. It is a Sanskrit word derived from 'prana' meaning 'life force' and 'ayama' meaning 'control' or 'extension'. Related: breathing techniques, yoga breathing, respiratory exercises, life force control.
- MEDITATION /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ · noun
- The act of giving your attention to something, especially to achieve a peaceful state of mind. Meditation is a practice of training your mind to focus and become more aware of your thoughts and feelings. Related: contemplation, reflection, prayer, meditate.
- SOLSTICE /ˈsɒlstɪs/ · noun
- Either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator, occurring around June 20/21 and December 21/22. Related: equinox, season, period, cycle.
- HARMONY /ˈhɑːrməni/ · noun
- A pleasing combination of different things, such as sounds, colors, or ideas, that work well together. A state of being in agreement or concord. Related: concord, accord, unison, symphony.
- BREATHING /brɛθɪŋ/ · verb
- The act of taking air into the lungs and expelling it out again, or the process of inhaling and exhaling air. The process of inhaling and exhaling air in order to sustain life. Related: respiration, ventilation, expiration, inspiration.
- FLEXIBILITY /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/ · noun
- The ability to bend or twist without breaking; the ability to adapt or adjust easily. Related: pliability, yieldingness, malleability, adaptable.
- BALANCE /ˈbæləns/ · noun, verb
- A state of equilibrium or stability; a fair and just distribution of something. To make something stable or steady. Related: equilibrium, stability, parity, harmony.
- WELLNESS /wɛlnəs/ · noun
- The state of being healthy and physically and mentally well. A state of overall health and well-being. Related: health, fitness, well-being, wholeness.
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