Activist: A person who participates in protest actions. Anyone involved in a cause, usually political.

Afterglow: A state of peace that can follow after a psychedelic experience when your mind is still detached from worldly concerns. “He’s bathing in the afterglow of his last LSD trip”.

Agnew, Spiro T: Vice President during Nixon’s reign, he antagonized almost everyone but expecially liberals with his verbal rantings. He claimed the antiwar movement was the work of “an effete corps of impudent snobs.” He survived a bribery scandal but… Continue reading →

Allman Brothers: Southern rock Band popular in the early 70s, played the Fillmore. Midnight Rider, Melissa, Ramblin’ Man some of their hits.

Altamont:: Controversial, ill fated rock concert headlined by the Rolling Stones and Jefferson Airplane at Altamont Speedway on Dec.24, 1969. Hells Angels, acting as security, had their hands full as people kept rushing the stage. One man pulled a gun,… Continue reading →

Antiwar Movement: The organized resistance by students, veterans and other activists against the draft and Vietnam War in the 1960s and early ’70s. Rallies, marches, speeches, teach-ins, sit-ins, slogans, banners, and songs were some of the non-violent tactics used to get the message out.

Asanas: Sanskrit word. A series of body postures that stretch and tone muscles, increase endurance, and improve flexibility. Along with breathing and meditation they make up the practice of Hatha Yoga.

Ashram: A monastery where monks practice yoga.

Astral Plane: A dimension of existence beyond the physical world. A place where disembodied spirits dwell. Many attempt to contact the astral plane through meditation or by using psychic energy.

Babe: Affectionate term for female, now with slightly different meaning.