Viratasana, Viratāsana, Virata-asana: 1 definition
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Viratasana 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 PalaceViratāsana (विरतासन) is a type of posture (āsana), according to verse 86 of the Śrītattvanidhi.—Accordingly, “Place the calves on the floor, then bring the calves and the thighs (the belly of the leg) together and lift the backbone again and again. This is viratāsana, the āsana of the end”.
The 19th-century Śrītattvanidhi is a sanskrit treatise describing 80 primary āsanas, or ‘posture’ and several additional ones (e.g., virāta-āsana).
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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