padmasana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pose in which one sits cross-legged with each foot sole-upwards on the opposite leg; the lotus position.
adv
  1. In the padmasana pose.

Pronunciation

/padˈmɑːsənə/

Word forms

padmasana padmasan

Etymology

From Sanskrit पद्मासन (padmāsana, “lotus seat”), from पद्म (padma, “lotus”) + आसन (āsana, “asana”).

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