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yoni

Yoni is a Sanskrit term meaning “source,” “womb,” or “origin.” It is used in various Indian languages with related meanings and can refer to the female genitalia, particularly the vulva or vagina, in everyday speech. In scholarly, religious, and devotional contexts, yoni is often treated as a sacred principle associated with feminine energy and creation.

In Hinduism, yoni is a revered symbol of Shakti, the feminine creative energy. It is commonly paired

In yoga and tantra, yoni is used as a focus in meditation and ritual practices. The concept

In modern discourse, yoni is encountered in feminist and spiritual contexts as a term for reclaiming female

with
the
lingam,
a
symbol
of
Shiva,
to
represent
the
unity
of
male
and
female
principles
and
the
source
of
all
existence.
Yoni
imagery
appears
in
temple
iconography
and
sacred
art,
sometimes
as
a
stylized
circle
or
lotus
form
beneath
a
lingam,
signifying
the
womb
of
the
universe
and
the
origin
of
life.
is
linked
to
Svadhisthana,
the
sacral
chakra,
and
to
processes
that
cultivate
creativity,
nurturing,
and
vital
energy.
Yoni
mudra
is
a
hand
gesture
used
in
certain
traditions
to
direct
and
concentrate
energy.
sexuality
and
power.
In
academic
writing,
it
is
discussed
as
a
linguistic
and
cultural
concept;
in
popular
media,
it
can
appear
more
broadly
in
reference
to
female
anatomy.