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asana

 

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Noun asana has 1 sense
  1. asana - (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of Yoga)
    --1 is a kind of
    position, posture, attitude
    --1 has particulars: matsyendra

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Asana

Noun

1. A posture or position in yoga.

Sample sentence: The child's pose is a relaxing asana that helps to stretch the lower back and hips.

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Noun

2. A seat, used especially in ancient India, constructed of slabs or blocks of stone.

Sample sentence: The ruins of the ancient temple had stone asanas placed around for meditation.

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Noun

3. A term used in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist philosophy to refer to a seat or position for spiritual or meditative practices.

Sample sentence: The lotus position is a classic asana for meditation.

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Noun

4. A bodily position or posture maintained during the practice of meditation.

Sample sentence: It is important to find a comfortable asana to support a deep meditation practice.

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Verb

5. To assume and hold a particular posture or position in yoga.

Sample sentence: The yoga instructor demonstrated how to properly asana into a headstand.

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