Arm Balances Sanskrit SMPDF Flashcards
1
Q
Plank pose in Sanskrit?
A
Plank
Arm Balance
Core
2
Q
Four-Limbed Staff Pose in Sanskrit?
A
Chaturanga Dandasana
Arm Blance
Core
anga = limb Dandasana = staff pose
3
Q
Crow pose in Sanskrit?
A
Bakasana
Arm Balance
Core
Bahasana the crow
4
Q
Side Plank in Sanskrit?
A
Vasisthasana
Arm Balance
Core
Vasisthasana (pronounced VAH-shees-THAH-suh-nuh), more commonly known as Side Plank Pose is a powerful arm balance. Vasisthasana gets its name from the Sanskrit word “vasistha,” which means “most excellent” or “best.” Side Plank Pose has many benefits such as strengthening the wrists, forearms, shoulders and spine.