Glossary · A–Z

Terms starting with “C”

76 terms in the conscious-living glossary.

• Cacao CeremonyRitual & CeremonyA ritual using ceremonial-grade cacao to open the heart, set intentions, and connect with community.
• Cacao CeremonyRitual & CeremonyHeart-opening ritual using ceremonial-grade cacao.
• CadenceRunning TerminologyThe number of steps per minute. Most coaches target 170–180 spm for efficient running form.
• Carb LoadingNutrition & FuelingEating extra carbohydrates 2–3 days before a long race to maximize glycogen stores.
• Carbon-Plated Shoes (Super Shoes)Gear & EquipmentHigh-tech running shoes with carbon fiber plates and thick foam that improve energy return by 4–6%.
• CarnelianCrystals & MineralsAn orange stone for creativity, courage, and activating the sacral chakra.
• CarnelianCrystals & MineralsA sacral chakra stone for creativity, courage, and vitality.
• CarnelianCrystals & MineralsOrange stone for creativity and vitality.
• Centering PrayerMeditationChristian contemplative practice using a sacred word to consent to divine presence.
• Centering PrayerMeditationChristian contemplative practice of consenting to God's presence.
• Chair YogaYoga StylesYoga practiced seated or using a chair for support—accessible for all abilities.
• Chair YogaYoga StylesAdapted practice using a chair for accessibility.
• ChakraAyurveda & WellnessEnergy centers in the subtle body—seven main chakras run along the spine from root to crown.
• Chakra BalancingEnergy Work & HealingTechniques to harmonize and align the body's seven major energy centers.
• Chakra BalancingEnergy Work & HealingHarmonizing the seven main energy centers of the body.
• Chakra MeditationMeditationMeditation focusing on the energy centers to cleanse, balance, and activate them.
• Chakra StonesCrystals & MineralsCrystals corresponding to each chakra for balancing.
• ChalisaChanting & DevotionalA forty-verse devotional hymn—most famous is the Hanuman Chalisa.
• ChalisaChanting & DevotionalA forty-verse devotional hymn, most famously the Hanuman Chalisa.
• ChandraSanskrit & Sacred LanguageThe moon—associated with feminine energy, coolness, and the ida nadi.
• ChandraSanskrit & Sacred LanguageMoon—associated with lunar energy and receptivity.
• Chandra BhedanaBreathworkLeft nostril breathing for activating lunar, cooling energy.
• CharanamChanting & DevotionalThe verse sections that alternate with the pallavi in devotional songs.
• Chaturanga DandasanaYoga Poses (Asanas)Four-limbed staff pose—a low plank building core and arm strength.
• ChidakashaMeditationInner space meditation—awareness of the dark space behind closed eyes.
• Chidakasha DharanaMeditationMeditation on the inner space of consciousness.
• Chin MudraSanskrit & Sacred LanguageConsciousness gesture—similar to gyan mudra with palms facing up.
• Chinese Herbal MedicineTraditional Chinese MedicineTraditional formulas using herbs to restore balance.
• Chip TimeRace Day TermsYour official time measured from when YOU cross the start mat, not the gun. What matters for PRs.
• ChittaYoga PhilosophyMind-stuff—the field of consciousness including thoughts and memories.
• Cho Ku Rei (Power Symbol)Energy Work & HealingThe Reiki power symbol—used to increase energy flow and enhance healing.
• Choiceless AwarenessMeditationOpen awareness without preference, taught by Krishnamurti.
• CitrineCrystals & MineralsThe "merchant's stone"—attracts abundance, joy, and positive energy.
• CitrineCrystals & MineralsA stone of abundance, joy, and personal power—never needs cleansing.
• CitrineCrystals & MineralsGolden stone of abundance, joy, and manifestation.
• Clarity BreathworkBreathworkA conscious breathing practice for emotional clearing and spiritual insight.
• Clarity BreathworkBreathworkConscious connected breathing for healing and awakening.
• Clarity BreathworkBreathworkCircular breathing for mental clarity and insight.
• Clear QuartzCrystals & MineralsThe "master healer"—amplifies energy and intention, programmable for any purpose.
• Clear QuartzCrystals & MineralsMaster healer crystal amplifying energy and intention.
• Clipless PedalsGear & EquipmentCycling pedals that lock into cleats on your shoes for more efficient power transfer.
• Coherent BreathingBreathworkBreathing at 5 breaths per minute to optimize heart rate variability.
• Coherent BreathingBreathworkFive breaths per minute for heart-brain coherence.
• Coherent BreathingBreathworkFive breaths per minute for heart-brain coherence.
• Compassion MeditationMeditationCultivating compassion for self and all beings.
• Concentration MeditationMeditationPractices that develop one-pointed focus on a single object like breath, mantra, or image.
• Concentration MeditationMeditationSingle-pointed focus building mental stability.
• Conscious Connected BreathingBreathworkContinuous breath without pause between inhale and exhale.
• Contact ImprovisationMovement & DanceA partner dance form based on the physical principles of touch, momentum, and shared weight.
• Contact ImprovisationMovement & DancePartner dance exploring weight sharing and spontaneous movement.
• ContemplationMeditationReflective meditation on a teaching, question, or quality to deepen understanding.
• Contemplative PrayerMeditationWordless Christian prayer resting in divine presence.
• Continuum MovementMovement & DanceA somatic practice using breath, sound, and micromovement to explore the fluid body.
• Continuum MovementMovement & DanceFluid movement practice exploring the body's wave nature.
• Cord CuttingRitual & CeremonyRitual releasing energetic attachments to people or situations.
• CorralsRace Day TermsFenced sections at the start line grouping runners by expected pace to prevent congestion.
• Craniosacral TherapyEnergy Work & HealingGentle touch therapy working with cerebrospinal fluid rhythm for deep healing.
• Craniosacral TherapyEnergy Work & HealingGentle touch therapy working with cranial rhythm.
• CrewUltra & TrailYour personal support team at an ultra — friends or family who meet you at aid stations with food, gear, and encouragement.
• Cross-TrainingTraining ConceptsNon-running exercise (cycling, swimming, strength work) that builds fitness while reducing impact stress on the body.
• Crystal CleansingCrystals & MineralsClearing crystals of accumulated energy.
• Crystal GridCrystals & MineralsAn arrangement of crystals in sacred geometry patterns to amplify intentions.
• Crystal GridCrystals & MineralsGeometric arrangement of crystals for amplified intention.
• Crystal HealingCrystals & MineralsUsing crystals and stones for energetic healing.
• Crystal ProgrammingCrystals & MineralsSetting intentions in crystals for specific purposes.
• Crystal Singing BowlSound HealingQuartz crystal bowl producing pure tones for healing and meditation.
• Crystal Singing BowlsSound HealingBowls made of quartz crystal producing pure, high-frequency tones for healing.
• Crystal Singing BowlsSound HealingQuartz crystal bowls producing pure tones for meditation and chakra balancing.
• CuppingTraditional Chinese MedicineUsing suction cups on the skin to promote blood flow and release muscle tension.
• CuppingTraditional Chinese MedicineUsing suction cups on the skin to improve blood flow and release stagnation.
• CuppingTraditional Chinese MedicineSuction cups placed on skin to improve circulation.
• CuranderoShamanismLatin American traditional healer using plants and spirit.
• Curandero/CuranderaShamanism & Plant MedicineA traditional healer in Latin American cultures using herbs, rituals, and spiritual practices.
• Curandero/CuranderaShamanism & Plant MedicineTraditional healer in Latin American cultures using herbs, ritual, and prayer.
• Cutoff TimeUltra & TrailMaximum allowed time to reach checkpoints or finish. Miss a cutoff and you're pulled from the race.
• CymaticsSound HealingStudy of visible sound vibration patterns in matter.