Religion:Garbhasana

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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

  • List of asanas

References

  1. Aggarwal, Dholan Dass (1 January 1989). Yogasana & Sadhana. Pustak Mahal. p. 72. ISBN 978-81-223-0092-5. https://books.google.com/books?id=Xu3DM4NFdcUC&pg=PA72. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  2. Hewitt, James (3 January 1990). Complete Yoga Book. Schocken Books. p. 307. https://books.google.com/books?id=EntWAAAAYAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 
  3. Stearn, Jess (1965). Yoga, youth, and reincarnation. Doubleday. p. 350. https://books.google.com/books?id=oGQwAAAAYAAJ. 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. https://books.google.com/books?id=-zzRvh1fRzEC&pg=PA18. Retrieved 9 April 2011. 

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