Bhekasana

Bhekasana (Sanskrit: भेकासन; IAST: Bhekāsana), Mandukasana,[1] or Frog posture[2] is an asana.

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words Bheka (भेका, bheka) meaning "frog",[1] and asana (आसन) meaning "posture"[3] since the asana resembles a frog.

Benefits and Risks

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Iyengar, B.K.S (1979). Light on Yoga. New York: Schocken. pp. 126–8. ISBN 0-8052-1031-8.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Yoga Journal – Frog posture". Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  3. Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

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