Ardha Bhekasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words 'bheka' meaning frog, 'asana' meaning posture and ardha meaning half.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana
The name comes from Sanskrit words ‘adhas’ meaning ‘down’ ’mukha’ meaning face, ‘svana’ meaning dog and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Salamba Sarvangasana
The name Salamba Sarvangasana comes from the Sanskrit words ‘salamba’ meaning supported, ‘Sarva’ meaning all and ‘anga’ meaning limb or bodypart, and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Purvottanasana
Purvottanasana in Sanskrit means an intense stretch eastwards. East also means the front of the body and it is usually the direction of budding potential and new beginnings.
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Prasarita Padottanasana
This name is derived from Sanskrit words prasarita’ meaning stretched out, ‘pada’ meaning foot ‘uttan’ meaning intense stretch and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Pawanmuktasana
The name pawanmuktasana is derived from Sanskrit words; pavana meaning wind, ‘mukta’ which means to release and asana meaning posture.
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Paschimottanasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words paschima meaning back of the body and uttana meaning intense stretch or extended and asana meaning posture.
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words parivrtta’ meaning twisted, janu meaning knee, sirsa’ meaning head and asana meaning posture.
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Dhanurasana
Dhanurasana is derived from the Sanskrit word dhanur meaning a bow and asana meaning posture.
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