Catushpadapitha, Catushpada-pitha, Catuṣpādapīṭha: 1 definition
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Catushpadapitha 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.
The Sanskrit term Catuṣpādapīṭha can be transliterated into English as Catuspadapitha or Catushpadapitha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chatushpadapitha.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: YogaCatuṣpādapīṭha (चतुष्पादपीठ, “four legs seat”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words catuṣpāda (catur=four, pāda=feet) and pīṭha (seat).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pitha, Catushpada, Pita.
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