Koshthamadhya, Koṣṭhamadhya, Koshtha-madhya: 1 definition
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Koshthamadhya 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 Koṣṭhamadhya can be transliterated into English as Kosthamadhya or Koshthamadhya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchKoṣṭhamadhya (कोष्ठमध्य) refers to “that which resides in the abdomen”, according to the Yogayajñavalkya (verse 4.62).—Accordingly, “The fire along with its flames is then stirred up by the breath, and it makes the water in the abdomen (koṣṭhamadhya-gata) very hot”.
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).
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