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Parshvashirshasana, Parshva-shirsha-asana, śśīṣāsԲ: 1 definition

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Parshvashirshasana 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.

The Sanskrit term śśīṣāsԲ can be transliterated into English as Parsvasirsasana or Parshvashirshasana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Parshvashirshasana in Yoga glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Yoga

śśīṣāsԲ (पार्श्वशीर्षासन, “side headstand posture�) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (Բ) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words ś (side), śīṣa (head) and Բ (posture).

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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 Բs (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

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