Asana

Asana translates into yoga posture or pose.  Asanas are gentle stretching movements designed to help balance the mind and body.

You have probably noticed that almost all yoga posture names end in 'asana'.

Asanas are the third stage in the ashtanga (eight-limbed) yoga system.  (This will be covered in future TotW.)

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