asana
asana
Definition
asa·na (ä′sə 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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