Recent Examples on the WebYoga consists of three parts—the physical poses (asana), meditation (dhyana), and breath work (pranayama).—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024 According to Dary, there are four asanas (yoga poses) that effectively target the glutes.—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 9 July 2024 Delve into the asanas of hatha yoga, the foundations of pranayama breathwork, and the sutras for a deeper understanding of the practice.—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 This asana relieves tension in the back, shoulders, and mind.—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2023 Tadasana Mountain pose is the basis for many other asanas.—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2023 More than just places to practice downward dog, studios that go beyond the physical aspects of asana such as Stone Wave Yoga — which hosts classes, pranayama workshops, farm meditation, and retreats — are on the rise as well.—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023 In fact, the poses—or asanas—of yoga are part of a much larger umbrella designed to prepare you to be able to meditate and sit for hours, Brandenberg explains.—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 22 June 2023 These yoga pants are designed to be gently supportive and super soft, as well as stretchy enough to both accommodate a changing bump and still move into some asanas.—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit āsana manner of sitting, from āste he sits; akin to Greek hēsthai to sit, Hittite es-
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