Bhairavasana, Bhairava-asana, Bhairavāsana: 2 definitions
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Bhairavasana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: YogaBhairavāsana (भैरवासन) is one of the eighty-four āsanas (postures) taught by Śiva, according to the Haṭharatnāvalī 3.7-20. It is said that Ādinātha (Śiva) hand-picked 84 yoga postures from 84,00,000 living beings and taught them for the purpose of introducing physical health and well-being to the human body. The compound ekapādamayūrāsana translates to Bhairava and āsana (posture).
The 17th-century Haṭharatnāvalī is a Sanskrit reference book dealing with these āsanas (e.g., ekapādamayūrāsana) which form a major constituent of the haṭhayoga practice. It was written by Śrīnivāsa.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBhairavāsana (ಭೈರವಾಸನ):—[noun] a yogic posture, in which leaning back on the floor facing up, the back is slightly raised and one leg is stretched straight forward, the other brought back and placed on the nape of the neck, and the palms of both the hands are joined together as in greeting, reverentially saluting.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhairava, Asana.
Ends with: Kalabhairavasana.
Full-text: Ankushasana, Anantasana.
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