Parpatasana, Parpaṭāsana, Parpata-asana: 1 definition
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Parpatasana 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: archive.org: Yoga Tradition of the Mysore PalaceParpaṭāsana (पर्पटासन) is a type of posture (āsana), according to verse 93 of the Śrītattvanidhi.—Accordingly, “Place the hands on the ground. Hold the legs stiffly. This is parpaṭāsana, the medicinal herb”.
The 19th-century Śrītattvanidhi is a sanskrit treatise describing 80 primary āsanas, or ‘posture’ and several additional ones (e.g., parpaṭa-āsana).
This is similar to daṇḍāsana in Iyengar.
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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