shavasana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A resting pose in which one lies flat on one's back with the arms and legs slightly spread and eyes closed.

Pronunciation

/ʃəˈvɑːsənə/

Word forms

shavasana shavasanas savasana shavasan

Etymology

From Modern Sanskrit शवासन (śavāsana), from शव (śava, “corpse”) + आसन (āsana, “asana”).

Synonyms

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