Skip to main content

Yoga Sanskrit Nomenclature

Know the Sanskrit names and English names of Yoga Asanas!

Know the Sanskrit names and English names of Yoga Asanas!

Yoga incorporates the Sanskrit names of mudra and philosophy, which can sometimes confuse the new yogi. But Sanskrit should not be intimidating or confusing. It is considered one of the most beautiful languages and can be easily broken down to help explain the meaning behind the pose.
Knowing yoga mudra names in Sanskrit language, the suffix "asana" means "posture". So whenever you see or hear a Sanskrit word that ends in "asana", you know it is referring to a yoga pose.
S.NO SANSKRIT NAME ENGLISH NAME
1 Akarna – Dhanur - Asana Shooting Bow Posture
2 Anjaneya – Asana Salutation Pose
3 Ardha Chandra - Asana Half Moon Posture
4 Ardha – Matsyendra - Asana Half Spinal Twist Posture
5 Baddha Kona Asana Restrained angle Posture
6 Bala Asana Child Posture
7 Chakra Asana Wheel Posture
8 Dhanur - Asana Bow Posture
9 Ekapada - Asana One Legged Posture
10 Garuda – Asana Half Spinal Twist Posture
11 Gomukha – Asana Cow Face Posture
12 Hala - Asana Plough Posture
13 Hasta – Pada – angusta Hand – foot big toe Pose
14 Matsya - Asana Fish Posture
15 Naga – Asana Cobra Posture
16 Nataraja - Asana King of the Dance Posture
17 Padma – Asana Lotus Posture
18 Parivritta – parshvakona Turned Side angle Posture
19 Pavana mukta Asana Wind – releasing posture
20 Sarvanga – Asana Shoulder stand Posture
21 Shalabha – Asana Locust Posture
22 Shava – Asana Corpse Posture
23 Siddha - Asana Accomplished Posture
24 Simha – Asana Lion Posture
25 Sirsha – Asana Headstand Posture
26 Surya – Namaskar Sun Salutation
27 Tada – Asana Mountain Pose
28 Trikona – Asana Triangle Pose
29 Ugra – Asana Powerful Posture
30 Ushtra – Asana Camel Posture
31 Vajra – Asana Diamond Posture
32 Vira – Asana Hero Posture
33 Vriksha – Asana Tree Pose
34 Vrischika – Asana Scorpion Pose

Yoga 101 for beginners Youtube video:

Related Pages:
  1. 5 yogasan name with information
  2. Balasana (Child’s Pose) Steps & Benefits
  3. What is Tratak Meditation?
  4. What are the benefits of outdoor training compared to gym workout?
  5. How Yoga is beneficial in your life in modern life?
  6. Walking is a good exercise for health
  7. Can 75 plus age people do pranayama?
  8. How to increase height after 18 years age by yoga naturally?
  9. Best yoga mat thickness and height?

Sports| Football |Tennis | Cricket | Yoga | GYM | G K

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Read other -

Volley Ball

Detailed Information of Volleyball Game | India-Sportmart Detailed Information of Volleyball Game... If you also like to play volleyball, then you know about the detailed information of this game. In the early times, he used to call volleyball as Mintonet, which is one of the popular sports in India today. You must have noticed that the youth groups like to play volleyball in rural and urban areas. Because volleyball is a physical exercise recreational sport, and with less equipment, accessibility and less expenses which make the sport special, this sport is special. Volleyball in India is believed to have been brought to be around 75 to 80 years by some physical teachers of that time. He was trained in this game by going abroad and he spread the sport. You may be aware that the invention of the volleyball game in America in 1895 AD, the inventor of this sport is believed to be the physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association (Y M C A) William G Morgan...
55 comments
Read more

World\Squash\WSF World Team Squash Championships

List of WSF World Team Squash Champions WSF World Team Squash Championships... WSF World Team Squash Championships is an international squash competition organized by WSF (World Squash Federation), played between teams representing different countries. See a complete list of WSF World Team Squash Championships here. Also Read : European Squash Team Championships Some facts : WSF World Team Squash Championship event is held once every two years, with the location changing each time. WSF World Team Squash Championships men's and women's events are held at two venues in different years. Men's : List of WSF World Team Squash Men's Champions Year Champions Runners-up Third-Place Fourth-Place Venue 2024 Egypt England France /Switzerland Hong Kong, China 2023 Egypt England France /Switzerland Tauranga, New Zealand 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2019 Egypt England France /Wales Washi...
Post a Comment
Read more

International Sports - Events

Major International Sports Events When it comes to General Awareness section in every exam, many questions come in our mind which we are not familiar with initially. Today we are going to focus on one such topic, major international sporting events. If you are preparing for any government job, then Major International Sports Events is a very important topic and the questions asked from this topic are very common. Find here a list of major international sporting events and their periodicity to help you with this topic. The list of Major International Sports Events and their periodicity. List of sporting events every 4 years International Multisports event GAMES PERIODICITY Asian Games Held every 4 years. Commonwealth Games Held every 4 years. Summer Olympics Held every 4 years. Gay Games Held every 4 years. Military World Games Held in every 4 years for military sportspeople. European Games Expected to be held in every 4years. Youth Olympics An ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Kho Kho Game Ground Measurements

Kho Kho Game Ground Measurements | India Sportmart Kho Kho ground measurements and technical details... The game is based on the natural principles of the physical that emphasizes the development of play and promotes healthy fighting spirit among the youth. In this game there is not only running with speed but a natural tendency for the player to chase. To chase to catch the opposition player. Chasing for 9 minutes on a stretch, this heart demands stiffness, endurance. In turn the physically fit youth enjoy it and the spectators watching enjoy the thrill. To their satisfaction, this game can be played on any surface. Kho-kho is compatible with open field games. It is played on the ground or on the ground or synthetic ground. Kho-kho game is played in two innings. A team consists of 15 players. Of which 12 players are nominated for a match and only 9 are taken to the actual game initially. Each team has to chase and defend 9 times every minute. The ma...
6 comments
Read more

List of F1 World Champions drivers - Formula 1 GK

F1 World Champions Drivers and Constructors Title List About Formula 1 Race: The F1 World of Champions is the biggest race competition in the world. This competition is not organized in all countries. Only drivers with super license can participate in this competition. It is organized by an organization named Federation of International (FIA) Automobiles. The Federation of Internationals (FIA) was founded in 1904. The Formula 1 Championship was first organized in India in October 2011. Formula 1 races take place on Sundays, with Friday and Saturday practice sessions. A total of 12 teams participate in each of its sessions. Two drivers from each team enter each race. A total of 24 drivers enter the race. F1 World Champion list in Formula 1 each year. The list shows the Formula 1 driver and Formula 1 constructor (and engine) who won the championship title since the introduction of Formula 1 in 1950. F1 Champions List by year YEAR Country DRIVER TEAM CONSTRUCTOR ENGINE ...
Post a Comment
Read more

10 Home GYM Equipment For Beginners

10 Home GYM Equipment For Beginners Home GYM Equipment... If we talk about GYM, we will hardly be able to count gym numbers across India as there will be one or two GYMs available on every street, yet we cannot go to the gym and get up in the morning and exercise are not enabled. By doing a lot of household chores, some have to leave for office and some have to spend a lot of time for their business and it is very difficult for business people to go to the gym and exercise. If we talk about working women and housewives, it is very difficult for them to find time in the morning and evening. Some people subscribe to gym, but they are unable to go to the gym to exercise and it is a waste of money. If you want to set up a home gym at home but do not know where to start, keep reading. That is why we are telling you about some such devices, which you can do at work time at home, in which you are saving your money as well as time. What we are telling you about ...
12 comments
Read more

List of Asian Games & Host City, Host Nation - Sports GK

Asian Games 2022 | List of Host Cities, Nations & Sports GK - India Sportmart Asian Games The Asian Games is the second largest multi-sport event in the world after the Olympics, recognized by the International Olympic Committee . It is held once every four years and brings together the best athletes across Asia. First Edition: 1951, New Delhi, India Participants: 499 athletes from 11 countries Events: 57 sporting events India became the first country to host the Asian Games in 1951 and again in 1982. So far, 18 editions of the Games have been organized, celebrating sportsmanship, unity, and cultural diversity across Asia. Asian Games Host Countries: Since its inception in 1951 , the Asian Games have been hosted by 9 countries . The honor of hosting the Games has been shared by: India Philippines Japan ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Yoga Asanas\Reduce belly and thigh fat with 3 Yoga Asanas

योगासन से पेट और जांघ की चर्बी कम करें, साथ ही इन के नियमित अभ्यास से चेहरे पर निखार लाये पेट और जांघों की चर्बी कम करें तीन योगासन से... तीन योगासन से पेट और जांघ की चर्बी कम करें, साथ ही इन के नियमित अभ्यास से चेहरे पर निखार लाये! आज के समय में मनुष्य ने जिन तरीकों से अपने कामों को आसान बनाने के लिए तकनीक का विकास किया है इसका सबसे बड़ा कारण हूआ कि हम शारीरिक श्रम उतना नहीं करते, जितना कि हमारे द्वारा खाए गए खाने के बाद किया जाना चाहिए। नवीनतम तकनीक के वजह से रोजमर्रा के काम में शारीरिक श्रम की जरूरत कम होने से इंसान को सेहत से जुड़ी कई परेशानियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है। मोटापा भी इन्हीं परेशानियों में से एक है। मोटापा केवल सौंदर्य की दृष्टि से ही नहीं बल्कि स्वास्थ्य के लिए भी नुकसानदायक है। हालांकि कुछ योगासनों के नियमित अभ्यास से आप अपने को फिट रखते हुए सौंदर्य में निखार ला सकते हैं। आइए जानते हैं इन योगासनों के बारे में... नौकासन (Naukasana or Boat Pose): योग के कई आसनों में से नौकासन भी एक फायदेमंद आसन है। इस आसन को करने की विधि ...
1 comment
Read more

Highest run scorer in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 - Cricket

List of highest run scorers in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Who was the highest run scorer in ICC T20 World Cup 2021? Babar Azam is on top in scoring the most runs in the T20 World Cup 2021. He scored 303 runs. Most runs in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 POS PLAYER TEAM M RUNS 1 Babar Azam PAK 6 303 2 David Warner AUS 7 289 3 Mohammad Rizwan PAK 6 281 4 Jos Buttler ENG 6 269 5 Charith Asalanka SL 6 231 6 David Wiese NAM 8 227 7 Pathum Nissanka SL 8 221 8 Kane Williamson NZ 7 216 9 Martin Guptill NZ 7 208 10 Daryl Mitchell NZ 7 208 11 KL Rahul IND 5 194 12 Mitchell Marsh AUS 5 185 13 Rassie Van der Dussen SA 5 177 14 Richie Berrington SCO 8 177 15 Mohammad Naim BAN 7 174 Related Pages: The Names of all the Cricketers in alphabetical A to Z List of Nicknames of Cricketers ICC World Cup Winners – Women World Cup List of Winners – Important Facts Sampl...
Post a Comment
Read more