asana
noun
asa·na
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Definition of asana
: any of various yogic postures
Examples of asana in a Sentence
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Going remote and above the tree line for asanas in the Puerto Rican jungle? — Corina Quinn, Condé Nast Traveler, "Wellness Cruises Are Taking Over the Waters," 27 June 2019 The discipline of Yoga is based on breath control, meditation, and asanas, and its roots are traced to the Indus Valley civilisation. — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "From local schools to foreign embassies, Indians are ready for International Yoga Day 2019," 20 June 2019 Work on your asanas at Mirepoix Wellness Studio (1414 N. Ashland Ave.) from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and treat yourself afterward with some juice from Real Good Juice Co. $15, all proceeds go to the Chicago Period Project. — Sadé Carpenter, RedEye Chicago, "Thinx kicks off Fearless Bleeding Tour in Chicago," 31 Oct. 2017 Perhaps most damaging is how yoga asana—physical posturing in yoga—has been appropriated in its entirety by the fitness industry and mainstream media. — Rina Deshpande, SELF, "Yoga in America Often Exploits My Culture—but You May Not Even Realize It," 27 Oct. 2017 Charlotte Yoga has two locations (one in Park Towne, one in South End) that both offer yoga classes that follow the Hatha yoga tradition, placing emphasis on the breath, as well as a strong asana practice. — Alicia Thomas, charlotteobserver, "Get fit: Your guide to working out in the Queen City," 26 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'asana.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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