| Term | Meaning |
| Nadis | Astral tubes or subtle energy channels carrying abundance of Prana. Kundalini is one of the primary components of man"s "subtle body", which consists of 72,000 nadis (subtle
energy channels), chakras (psychic centres), prana (subtle energy), and bindu (drops of essence). Human body carries 72,000 Nadis that are not visible to naked eye. There are three main Nadis Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. Kundalini Yoga is about purification of 72,000 Nadis. Kundalini Yoga is about purification of 72,000 Nadis. When Sushumna is pure, then only will the Kundalini pass through it. The progress of kundalini through the different chakras leads to different levels of awakening and mystical experiences, until the Kundalini finally reaches the top of the head, Sahasrara chakra, attaining the Self-Realization or enlightenment or moksha. When kundalini is taken to the Sahasrara (the crown of the head), when she is united with Lord Siva, perfect Samadhi (super-conscious, blissful state) ensues. Here the Yog |
| Nirguna | Unmanifested, without form and/or qualities |
| Nirvikalpa Samadhi | unconditioned state of super-consciousness |
| Niyama | discipline |