Concept
Namaste
Namasteनमस्ते· nuh-muh-STAYI bow to you (namaḥ = bow, te = to you)
Namaste is a respectful Indian greeting, often offered with palms together at the heart, meaning 'I bow to you'.
Frequently used to close a yoga class, it is commonly interpreted as honouring the light or divinity in another person. The gesture of joined palms is Anjali mudra.
Frequently asked questions
- What does namaste mean?
- 'I bow to you' — a respectful greeting, usually made with the palms together at the heart, often understood as honouring the shared light within each person.