Sukhasana: Meaning, Steps, and Benefits
The Sanskrit word Sukh Means wellness or comfort. It is known as Comfort Pose. It is commonly translated into English as Easy Pose. Easy means effortless. But it is not the perfect translation.
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Padmasana: Meaning, Steps, and Benefits
The Sanskrit word Padma means the lotus. Hence, its English translation is Lotus Posture. The posture is called as such because it resembles the Lotus flower. Kamalasana is the alternative name in Sanskrit.
Types of Asanas with enumeration
Introduction Why types of Asanas? Asanas in yoga are many in number. Classical yoga texts declare that there are as many yoga poses as the number of species. Ancient yogic texts and contemporary yoga curriculum teaches us a large number of yoga poses. It will be easier and helpful to understand and practice, if we … Read moreTypes of Asanas with enumeration
Asana in Yoga: a Complete Guide
Asana in Yoga is also known as Yogasana, Yoga Pose, or Yoga Posture. In Raja Yoga, Asana means a sitting posture. Of course, a sitting posture meant for meditation. But in Hatha Yoga, Asana is more than that. It extends to mean other postures also like back bending, forward bending, and inverted postures.
