Ardhaparyaṅka (अर्धपर्यङ्क), seated with both legs on the seat, one raised up and the other bent (cf. ardhaparyankasana); Sitting with one leg folded and the other raised with the heel on the seat, the arm resting on the knee. Same… Continue Reading →
Ardhaparyaṅkāsana, seated with both legs on the seat, one raised up and the other bent (cf. ardhaparyanka); Sitting with one leg folded and the other raised with the heel on the seat, the arm resting on the knee. Same as… Continue Reading →
Central reliefed or projected part from each side of the body of the vimana or prasada as distinct from the corner projection (karna). Bhadra (भद्र) is an asana; Sitting cross-legged as in Kurmasana and holding the toes with the hands.
Bhadrāsana (भद्रासन), square or rectangular supplemental pedestal to which an image and its padmapitham are attached and which they rest; Bhadrāsana posture, the legs are crossed as in the kurmasana, and the right and the left big toes are caught… Continue Reading →
Dhyāna (Sanskrit: ध्यान) refers to meditation or hands in meditation; Seated in Padmasana in the attitude of meditation. In this sitting position, the legs are crossed, with soles of the feet turned upwards, resting on the thighs; In this hand-pose,… Continue Reading →
Kūrma (Sanskrit: कूर्म) it means tortoise; a standing posture with the outer part of the leg, heel and knee of the right side are placed on the ground and the left foot is kept in the normal position; sitting cross-legged… Continue Reading →
Lalita (ललित), dance pose; graceful form; Sitting on a high pedestal as on a stool, with one leg hanging down and the other folded and resting on a cushion or a pedestal (also called Savya-lalita or Sukhasana). If the left… Continue Reading →
Lalitāsana (ललितासन), relaxed sitting posture with one leg pendant, the other bent at the knee
a royal pose of sitting at ease; seated pose of ease like a king, with the right hand resting on the knee of the bent right leg; sitting at ease (cf. ardhaparyanka, ardhaparyankasana and rajalilasana)
Mahārājalīlāsana (महाराजलीलासन) or Rājalīlāsana is a sitting posture with one leg folded at the hip, touching the thigh of the other, which hangs with the heels slightly raised above the pedestal which is touched only by the toe or a… Continue Reading →
crossed legs
Padmāsana (पद्मासन) is the lotus pose: a seated pose of ease with the legs crossed and feet resting on the thighs with the soles turned up; alternativly, the lotus shaped seat or pedestal and is generally used for worship (also… Continue Reading →
Paryaṅka (पर्यङ्क) sitting cross-legged (cf. padmasana and paryankasana)
Paryaṅkāsana (पर्यङ्कासन), seated pose with legs locked over seat (cf. paryanka)
Pralambapāda or Pralambapadasana is the European position; Sitting on a seat with both legs pendant in the Western manner.
Pralambapādasana or Pralambapada is the European position; Sitting on a seat with both legs pendant in the Western manner.
Rājalīlāsana (राजलीलासन) or Mahārājalīlāsana is a sitting posture with one leg folded at the hip, touching the thigh of the other, which hangs with the heels slightly raised above the pedestal which is touched only by the toe or a… Continue Reading →
Savya-lalita or Savya-lalitasana; Sitting on a high platform like a stool, with one leg hanging down and the other bent with the sole of the foot facing upwards resting on the leg (also called Lalita or Sukhasana).
Savya-lalitasana or Savya-lalita; Sitting on a high platform like a stool, with one leg hanging down and the other bent with the sole of the foot facing upwards resting on the leg (also called Lalita or Sukhasana).
Siṃhāsana (सिंहासन), a seating with a lion’s face; four-legged and is rectangular or circular in shape; its four legs are made up of four small lions; Sitting cross-legged as in Kurmasana. The palms of the hands are kept on the… Continue Reading →
Sopāśraya (सोपाश्रय) or Sopasrayasana, Sitting with legs loosely locked, the soles of the feet resting in the front.
Sopāśrayāsana (सोपाश्रयासन) or Sopasraya, Sitting with legs loosely locked, the soles of the feet resting in the front.
Sukha (सुख), Sitting in any comfortable position.
Sukhāsana (Sanskrit: सुखासन) seated at comfortable posture; Sitting on a high pedestal as on a stool, with one leg hanging down and the other folded and resting on a cushion or a pedestal (cf. Savya-lalita or Lalita).
Svastika (स्वस्तिक) or Svastikasana, Sitting cross-legged with the toes of the feet touching the opposite knees.
Svastikāsana (स्वस्तिकासन) or Svastika, Sitting cross-legged with the toes of the feet touching the opposite knees.
Utkuṭikā or Utkutikasana is a peculiar posture in which the person sits with his heels kept close to the bottom and with the back slightly curved; a pose of the leg tucked up on the seat
Utkuṭikāsana (उत्कुटिकासन) or Utkutika is a peculiar posture in which the person sits with his heels kept close to the bottom and with the back slightly curved; seated with a bent leg raised on the seat itself and the other… Continue Reading →
Vajrāsana (वज्रासन), Sitting cross-legged with the soles of the feet turned upwards, the two hands resting on the knees.
The left leg is folded and the right kept dangling below.
Vimalāsana (विमलासन), Hexagonal in shape and is used when offerings are to be made; used as a pitha
Vīrā (Sanskrit: वीर) means ‘heroic’; Sitting in heroic posture with the left leg resting upon the right thigh (cf. virasana).
Vīrāsana (वीरासन) is the heroic seated posture with one leg on the other (cf. vira)
also viśva-padmasana; double-petalled lotus pedestal; used as a pitha
Yoga (Sanskrit: योग) is a meditative pose; Seated cross-legged, with soles of the feet turned upwards, with two hands on the lap, one upon the other, in an attitude of meditation.
Yogāsana (योगासन) is a meditative pose; Seated cross-legged, with soles of the feet turned upwards, with two hands on the lap, one upon the other, in an attitude of meditation. Alternativly, the octagonal shaped seat or pedestal; it is used… Continue Reading →
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