Navasana, Nava-asana, Nāvāsana: 2 definitions
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Navasana 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: YogaNāvāsana (नावासन, “boat posture”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words nāva (boat) 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 corpusNāvāsana (ನಾವಾಸನ):—[noun] a kind of yogic posture.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Anavasana, Ardhanavasana, Cinavasana, Dashanavasana, Dinavasana, Gaunavasana, Manavasana, Paripurnanavasana, Samanavasana, Samucchinnavasana, Vanavasana, Vishirnajirnavasana, Yajnavasana.
Full-text: Naukasana.
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