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| − | '''Kalyasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Goddess Kali from Sanskrit. It is also known as Utkata Konasana or Goddess Pose. | + | '''Kalyasana'''<ref name="Kalyasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Goddess Kali from Sanskrit. It is also known as Utkata Konasana or Goddess Pose. |
The name of this pose comes from "Kali" referring to a Hindu Goddess, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "Kali" referring to a Hindu Goddess, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if balance is a concern or if you have any leg injuries. | *Be careful while doing this pose if balance is a concern or if you have any leg injuries. | ||
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| + | <ref name="Kalyasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyasana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:27, 7 January 2017
Kalyasana[1] is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Goddess Kali from Sanskrit. It is also known as Utkata Konasana or Goddess Pose. The name of this pose comes from "Kali" referring to a Hindu Goddess, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- It strengthens the leg muscles and glutes
- Promotes the sense of balance.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if balance is a concern or if you have any leg injuries.
