Category Lying-pose

Ākuñcita (आकुञ्चित), a type of reclining posture (Sayana); Lying down with limbs narrowed down and the two knees sticking to the bed.

Nata (नत), a type of reclining posture (Sayana); Lying down with the legs slightly stretched and the two hands loosely resting.

Prasārita (प्रसारित), a type of reclining posture (Sayana); Lying down with one arm as the pillow and the knees stretched. It is to be used to represent one enjoying a sleep of happiness.

Sama (सम), a type of reclining posture (Sayana); Lying down with the face upwards and the hands free and turning downwards is called the Sama posture. It is the posture in deep sleep.

Śayana (शयन), reclining posture; Six types of reclining postures are defined: Akuncita, Sama, Prasarita, Vivartita, Udvahita, Nata.

Udvāhita (उद्वाहित), a type of reclining posture (Sayana); Lying down with the head resting on the hand and making a movement of the knee.

Vivartita (विवर्तित), a type of reclining posture (Sayana); Lying down with the face downwards.