Shakti — Vital energy; creative force; vehicle of consciousness.

Yoga — Process of uniting opposing forces in the body and mind in order to realize the spiritual essence of being.

Asana — Position of the body which channels prana, opens the chakras and removes energy blocks.

Prana — Breath.

Bodhicitta — Spirit of awakening; enlightened thought; longing for God; search for union.

Om — Cosmic vibration of the universe.

Bhakti — Pure devotion.

Dharma — Righteous path.

Satya — Truthfulness.

Karma — Action.

Jivanmukta — Liberated soul.

Shanti — Peace.

Shakti Yoga aspires to provide a nurturing environment in which to practice these principles.