Poses - Sanskrit Flashcards
1
Q
Warrior I
A
Virabhadrasana I
front knee bent, hips turned forward, arms raised
vira (hero), bhadra (blessing, friend), asana (posture)
2
Q
Humble Warrior
A
Baddha Virabhadrasana or Virabhadra Mudra
legs like warrior II, but torso bows forward, arms clasped behind
3
Q
Reverse Warrior
A
Viparita Virabhadrasana
legs like warrior II, but arms and torso reach toward back straight leg
4
Q
Warrior II
A
Virabhadrasana II
front knee bent, hips turned side, arms parallel
5
Q
Warrior III
A
Virabhadrasana III
one foot, standing leg straight, opposite lifted, arms reaching forward
6
Q
Mountain
A
Tadasana
7
Q
Upward Salute
A
Urdhva Hastasana
8
Q
Uttanasana
A
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9
Q
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A
Ardha Uttanasana
10
Q
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A
Palakhasana
11
Q
.Chaturanga Dandasana
A
12
Q
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A
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana