Shivayoga
(शिवयोग)Literal Meaning
Union with Shiva
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
'Shiva' plus 'yoga' (union); the Lingayat meditative path that achieves inner union with Shiva through Ishtalinga contemplation and progression through the shatsthala.
Spiritual Insight & Context
The 'Shivayoga Pradipika' text describing this method blends classical hatha yoga postures with distinctly Lingayat spiritual goals.