Glossary K
Kapalabhati breath
A breathing technique in yoga that involves rapid, forceful exhalations to cleanse the respiratory system.
Karma
The concept in Hinduism and Buddhism that one’s actions determine their future experiences and outcomes.
Kindness
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others.
Kindness meditation
A form of meditation that focuses on cultivating feelings of kindness and compassion towards oneself and others.
Kinhin, a walking form of zazen practiced between periods of sitting mediation
A walking meditation practiced in Zen Buddhism between periods of seated meditation.
Koan practice
A form of meditation in Zen Buddhism that involves contemplating paradoxical statements or questions to reach enlightenment.
Koan practice in Zen Buddhism
A method of meditation that involves contemplating paradoxical statements or questions to reach enlightenment.
Kundalini awakening
The activation of the dormant energy at the base of the spine, leading to spiritual awakening.