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Sanskrit: Adho Mukha SvanasanaPronunciation: AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-annaTranslation: Adho = downward, Mukha = face, Svana = dogWhat it is: One of the most widely recognised yoga poses. From all fours, you lift your hips up and back to create an inverted V-shape...
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Sanskrit: SavasanaPronunciation: shah-VAHS-annaTranslation: Sava = corpseWhat it is: The final resting pose in nearly every yoga class. You lie flat on your back, arms at your sides with palms facing up, legs relaxed and slightly apart. Eyes closed. The body is...
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Sanskrit: Surya NamaskarPronunciation: SOOR-yah nah-mah-SKARTranslation: Surya = sun, Namaskar = salutationWhat it is: A flowing sequence of linked poses performed as a warm-up or complete practice. Sun Salutations build heat, stretch the entire body, and synchronise...
