Yoga Sanskrit - Terminology
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अधोमुखश्वानासन (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) - Downward Dog Pose in Sanskrit
अधोमुखश्वानासन
adho mukha śvānāsana
Meaning: Downward dog posture
A foundational yoga pose resembling a stretching dog, adho mukha śvānāsana strengthens the whole body while providing deep relaxation.
ताड़ासन (Tāḍāsana) - Mountain Pose in Sanskrit
ताड़ासन
tāḍāsana
Meaning: mountain pose, standing pose
A fundamental yoga asana in Sanskrit, tāḍāsana is the basic standing pose that teaches proper alignment and serves as the foundation for all other standing poses.
उत्तानासन (Uttānāsana) - Standing Forward Bend in Sanskrit
उत्तानासन
uttānāsana
Meaning: standing forward bend, intense stretch pose
A fundamental yoga asana in Sanskrit, uttānāsana is the basic forward folding pose that stretches the back body and calms the mind while teaching proper forward bending.
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