Glossary L
Learning from experience
The process of gaining knowledge and understanding through personal encounters and reflection on past events.
Letting go of distractions
The practice of releasing mental distractions and focusing on the present moment.
Letting go of judgments
The practice of releasing negative judgments and biases towards oneself and others.
Lion’s Breath or Simhasana Pranayama
A yoga breathing technique to release tension and energize the body.
Loving-kindness meditation
A practice of sending positive thoughts and well wishes to oneself and others.
Loving-kindness (Metta) meditation
A Buddhist practice of cultivating loving-kindness towards all beings.
Loving-kindness practice
A meditation technique to cultivate feelings of compassion and kindness towards oneself and others.
Lucid dreaming
Being aware that one is dreaming and having control over the dream.