Suptakonasana, Supta-kona-asana, Suptakoṇāsana: 2 definitions
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Suptakonasana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: YogaSuptakoṇāsana (सुप्तकोणासन, “supine angle posture”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words supta (supine; reclining), koṇa (angle) and āsana (posture).
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSuptakōṇāsana (ಸುಪ್ತಕೋಣಾಸನ):—[noun] a yogic pusture in which keeping the body on the nape and shoulders, spreading the leg apart, and stretching the hands as to touch the respective feet.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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