Definition of "asana" []

• Any of various bodily positions assumed in yogic excercise. (noun)

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• "And, I know yoga asana is the preparation for meditation, but this class has got me thinking a lot about the impact your true voice can make and the kind of yoga teacher I want to be."
• "They're very different, in many ways, but what they share is: (1) the ability to give clear directions about which asana is next and to sequence asanas in ways that help open the body; (2) the ability to give verbal instructions "within" an asana, that is, to provide deeper instruction about alignment and positioning for a particular asana; (3) a sense of humor; and (4) a sense of self."
• "What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of poses."