A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Yogasanas
This page describes Yogasanas which is located on page 640 of the third volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Yogasanas” according to 9 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
Chandra Yogasana. In Himalayan regions, the practice of Chandra Yogasana is very popular with the guidance of a perfect Jupiter. This system concentrates on habitual mudras, asanas, paranayamas, bandhas, breathing exercises and meditation. This is slightly different from the Surya Namaskara which is an attitudinal approach and application of technique with due adoration of the deity Chandra with chanting mantras....
Read full contents: 6. Chandra Yogasana
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
Shri Narada, out of curiosity, positioned himself unseen in the sky by performing a yogasana (yoga posture). What was the reason? He wanted to experience or obtain the direct darshana of the sweet activities of Shri Bhagavan....
Read full contents: Verse 1.7.15-16
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) [by Arthur Avalon]
The way the Prana is placed (Pranaropana-prakara) in the place of Vishnu is described below: Knowing that the time for the Prana to depart is approaching, and glad that he is about to be absorbed into the Brahman, the Yogi sits in Yogasana and restrains his breath by Kumbhaka. He then leads the Jivatma in the heart to the Muladhara, and by contracting the anus and following other prescribed processes rouses the Kundalini....
Read full contents: Verse 38
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