User:Xenja/Paschimottanasana
From ENCYCLOPAEDIA SPIRITUALIS
Pashchimottanasana, often also written as Paschimottanasana (Sanskrit पश्चिमोत्तानासन, IAST paścimottānāsana), Englishseated forward bend, is a classic exercise in yoga. The Sanskrit name is composed of the words paścima “west,” which refers to the back of the body,[1] uttāna “intense stretching”[2] as well as āsana “seat” or, more generally translated, “posture.” [3]
- ↑ ‘'Search results for “pazcima.”’' In: ‘'learnsanskrit.cc.’' Retrieved February 7, 2026 (English).
- ↑ ‘'Search results for “uttAna”.’' In: ‘'learnsanskrit.cc.’' Retrieved February 7, 2026 (English).
- ↑ ‘'Search results for “Asana”.’' In: ‘'learnsanskrit.cc.’' Retrieved February 7, 2026 (English).
