Spiritual well being and a deeper sense of connection come more naturally to certain people in certain parts of the world. For many people their understanding of Namaste meaning may be associated with people with palms pressed together and doing yoga. There’s a connection there, but the true Namaste meaning goes much deeper than that and it has its roots in the Sanskrit language and the cultural history of South Asia. It can also be ‘Namaskar’.

The basic Namaste meaning in English is to be respectful and reverent of the person you’re addressing, and also expressing adoration for them. The slight bowing motion that goes along with it reinforces that respect and reverence plus a shared understanding in the spirituality of human existence. This Namaste definition may be different from others, but it’s important to see this in much broader context than a term used to conclude a yoga class.