Glossary · A–Z
Terms starting with “O”
23 terms in the conscious-living glossary.
- ObsidianCrystals & MineralsVolcanic glass for protection, grounding, and revealing hidden truths.
- ObsidianCrystals & MineralsVolcanic glass for protection, grounding, and revealing hidden truths.
- ObsidianCrystals & MineralsVolcanic glass for protection and shadow work.
- Ocean Breath (Ujjayi)BreathworkVictorious breath with gentle throat constriction.
- Ocean DrumSound HealingFrame drum with beads creating ocean wave sounds.
- Oil PullingAyurveda & WellnessSwishing oil in mouth for oral health and detoxification.
- OjasAyurveda & WellnessVital essence of immunity and vitality—the subtle energy of the immune system.
- OjasAyurveda & WellnessVital essence providing immunity, vitality, and spiritual strength.
- Om (Aum)Chanting & DevotionalThe primordial sound of the universe, often chanted at the beginning and end of yoga practices.
- Om (Aum)Sanskrit & Sacred LanguageSacred primordial sound representing universal consciousness.
- Om Mani Padme HumSanskrit & Sacred LanguageBuddhist mantra of compassion invoking the jewel in the lotus.
- Om Namah ShivayaChanting & DevotionalA powerful mantra honoring Shiva—meaning "I bow to the inner self."
- Om Namah ShivayaSanskrit & Sacred LanguageMantra honoring Shiva and inner consciousness.
- Open AwarenessMeditationChoiceless awareness meditation—observing all experiences without focus on any single object.
- Open AwarenessMeditationNon-directed meditation resting in spacious, panoramic awareness.
- Open Awareness MeditationMeditationChoiceless awareness without focusing on any object.
- Open FloorMovement & DanceA movement practice exploring how we move through life—inquiry through dance.
- Open FloorMovement & DanceMovement practice exploring personal and relational space.
- Open Water SwimmingSwimming TermsSwimming in natural bodies of water (lakes, oceans, rivers) rather than a pool.
- OryokiMeditationFormal Zen eating practice as meditation in action.
- Overtone SingingSound HealingA vocal technique producing multiple notes simultaneously—creating rich harmonics.
- Overtone SingingSound HealingA vocal technique producing multiple harmonics simultaneously—also called throat singing.
- Overtone SingingSound HealingVocal technique producing multiple simultaneous harmonics.