Garbhasana

Garbhasana (Sanskrit: गर्भासन; IAST: Garbhāsana), Embryo Pose,[1] Foetus Pose,[2] or Fetus Pose[3] is an asana.

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words garbha meaning "embryo" or "fetus" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[4]

Description

During the performance of this asana, the body takes on the shape of a fetus.

Variations

Variations to Garbhāsana include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Aggarwal, Dholan Dass (1 January 1989). Yogasana & Sadhana. Pustak Mahal. p. 72. ISBN 978-81-223-0092-5. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  2. ↑ Hewitt, James (3 January 1990). Complete Yoga Book. Schocken Books. p. 307. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Stearn, Jess (1965). Yoga, youth, and reincarnation. Doubleday. p. 350. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  4. ↑ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

Further reading

  • Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-81-7223-606-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  • Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  • Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-85787-08-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.


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