Asana

a·sa·na ɑːsənə

Asana refers to the physical postures or poses practiced to promote physical health, flexibility, and mental tranquility. Derived from Sanskrit, “asana” translates to “seat” or “pose,” emphasizing the stable and comfortable position one strives to achieve during practice.

Asana is the the third limb in the eight limbs of yoga. Asanas serve as a foundation for the higher limbs by preparing the body and mind for prolonged periods of meditation and spiritual growth. Through the practice of asanas, practitioners aim to cultivate physical strength, balance, and inner harmony, fostering a holistic approach to well-being and self-awareness.

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A woman standing in the yoga pose Warrior 3, in front of a turquoise blue waterfall and sandstone cliff.
A woman seated in cow face pose, doing sunset outdoor yoga at an alpine lake
A woman in a variation of the yoga pose bridge pose in an outdoor mountain seascape setting at dusk
A woman in the yoga pose half pigeon in a backyard patio
A woman doing outdoor yoga, in the pose reverse warrior 2, with mountains and trees behind her
A woman doing outdoor yoga, in the pose horizon lunge, with beautiful mountains, pine trees, and an alpine lake behind her
A woman doing outdoor yoga, stretching in the pose Lounging Lizard, with trees behind her
A woman dressed in all black doing an arm balancing yoga pose, eight angle pose, in an outdoor, alpine, mountainous setting with glaciers
A woman doing outdoor yoga, in the pose Camel Pose, with mountains and pine trees behind her
A woman in the backbend yoga pose bow pose, in an outdoor setting with fall yellow leaves and a small pond behind her.
A woman doing outdoor yoga in the pose half lord of the fishes, a deep spinal twist, surrounded by trees and plants.
A woman dressed in green doing outdoor yoga, standing in Tree Pose, with aspen and pine trees behind her
A woman dressed in all black doing yoga in the pose Drinking Bird, a variation of chair pose, in front of an outdoor rock climbing boulder
A woman in blue pants doing restorative outdoor yoga, kneeling in Gate Pose with bright green trees behind her
A woman doing outdoor restorative, gentle, yin yoga in the pose seated head to knee pose or janu sirsasana, on a cloudy fall day with colorful leaves behind her
A woman doing outdoor yoga in the pose low crescent lunge on a chilly morning, in front of mountains and a forest
A woman in the yin yoga pose half wind relieving pose in an outdoor setting with trees
A woman doing outdoor yoga standing in exalted warrior with trees, bushes, and mountains behind her in an alpine desert setting at sundown

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