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asana Definition

asa·na (äsə nə)

noun

any of various traditional sitting positions assumed during the practice of yoga

Etymology: Sans āsana, way of sitting

asana Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • demonstrate: You will also see Professor Krishnamacharya, Iyengar's own teacher, demonstrating asana and pranayama techniques.

Adjective modifier

  • regular: There is my regular asana, pranayama and meditation practice.

Modifies a noun

  • practice: The class will involve one and a half hours of asana practice and a short questionnaire.
  • work: The day combines movement with breath, using relaxation & meditation to balance asana work.
  • sequence: An uplifting asana sequence with focus on gaining a deeper understanding of how the chakras and energy relate to different postures.

Noun used with modifier

  • yoga: Any pose that brings this comfort and steadiness is a yoga asana.

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