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त्रिकोणासन (Trikonāsana) - Triangle Pose in Sanskrit

10/20/2025 · Yoga

त्रिकोणासन

trikonāsana

Meaning: three-angle pose, triangle posture

A fundamental standing pose in yoga, trikonāsana creates geometric alignment while strengthening the legs and opening the chest.

Yoga
Intermediate

अष्टाङ्गनमस्कारासन (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskārāsana) - Eight-Limbed Salutation Pose in Sanskrit

8/22/2025 · Yoga

अष्टाङ्गनमस्कारासन

aṣṭāṅga namaskārāsana

Meaning: Eight-limbed salutation pose

A humble and grounding pose that prepares the body for deeper backbends while cultivating surrender and devotion.

Yoga
Beginner

अश्वसंचालनासन (Ashwa Sanchalanasana) - Equestrian Pose in Sanskrit

8/20/2025 · Yoga

अश्वसंचालनासन

aśva sañcālanāsana

Meaning: Horse movement posture

A dynamic yoga pose that mimics the stance of a horse rider, aśva sañcālanāsana strengthens the legs and improves balance.

Yoga
Beginner

अधोमुखश्वानासन (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) - Downward Dog Pose in Sanskrit

8/14/2025 · Yoga

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.

Yoga
Beginner

ताड़ासन (Tāḍāsana) - Mountain Pose in Sanskrit

8/12/2025 · Yoga

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.

Yoga
Beginner

उत्तानासन (Uttānāsana) - Standing Forward Bend in Sanskrit

8/12/2025 · Yoga

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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