“Namaste,” a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon – the word appears everywhere, ...

As yoga is gaining popularity, so is the salutation – Namaste, which yogis give to each other at the end of a class. While yogis are now spread across the globe, yoga is an Indian discipline and ...

Namaskar and namaste are also the most spiritual ways to greet a person. The word Namaste means 'bow to you' and is derived from a Sanskrit word made up of "namah". Namah means bowing in awe of ...

Editor's note:This post was originally published on July 26, 2015. The topic — the meaning of the greeting "namaste" — was in the news this week. According to a report in the Atlanta Journal ...

“Namaste, everybody. ‘Namaste’ is a Sanskrit word that means ‘The divine in me recognizes the divine in you.’ ” —A benediction, delivered by yoga instructors at the end of practice. “Hey, girl!

Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgment of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch the ...

“Namaste,” a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon – the word appears everywhere, from wellness retreats to political events to pop culture. In many yoga ...