Shirshasana, Śīrṣāsana, Shirsha-asana: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Shirshasana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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 Śīrṣāsana can be transliterated into English as Sirsasana or Shirshasana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Shirshasan.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: YogaŚīrṣāsana (शीर्षासन, “headstand posture”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words śīrṣa (head) 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryŚīrṣāsana (शीर्षासन) [Also spelled shirshasan]:—(nm) a yogic posture wherein one stands upright on one’s head.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŚīrṣāsana (ಶೀರ್ಷಾಸನ):—[noun] (yog.) a yogic posture of standing erect on the head without any support.
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)
Partial matches: Shirsha, Asana.
Ends with: Baddhahastashirshasana, Baddhakonashirshasana, Dvipadashirshasana, Dvishirshasana, Ekapadashirshasana, Janushirshasana, Muktahastashirshasana, Parivrittaikapadashirshasana, Parivrittajanushirshasana, Parshvaikapadashirshasana, Parshvashirshasana, Salambashirshasana.
Full-text: Shirshasan, Kapalasana, Asana.
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