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[[File:Ayurwiki-AnaṅTāSana.gif|400px|right|Yoga in a Gif - AnaṅTāSana]]
[[File:Anantasana.png|thumb|right|''Anantasana'']]
The name '''Anantasana''' is made of two separate Sanskrit words ‘Anant’ and ‘Asana’. While Asana just means posture or exercise, Anant means endless, never ending and infinite. It can also mean a future event. In Hindu mythology, the god Vishnu has the name ‘Anant'. There are popular images of Lord Vishnu lying in a reclining pose on his side on top of a snake. This is how this yoga pose, which looks like Vishnu’s posture, has got its name.
# Exhale and stretch the right leg towards the ceiling. Stretch as far as you can, ensuring your arm and leg are perfectly straight.
# Hold this pose for a few seconds. Then, release. Wait for a few moments. Repeat this pose as you turn to your right side, and do it with your left leg for the same amount of time.<ref name="Technique"/>
==Effects==
==Special requisites==
*These are some points of caution you must keep in mind before you do this asana.
* Avoid practicing this asana if you have pain in your neck or shoulders.
* If you have spondylitis, slip disc, or sciatica, you must make sure you practice this asana only under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
==Initial practice notes==
*Beginners can use props, although Anantasana is not a tough Asana. Beginners may use a wedge/bolster to your back for maintaining body balance during performing this Asana<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="Technique">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/anantasana-how-to-do-and-what-are-its-benefits/#HowToDoTheAnantasana "Methodology of Anantasana"]</ref>
<ref name="Initial practice notes">[https://www.sarvyoga.com/anantasana-infinite-yoga-pose/ "Beginers tips"]</ref>
<ref name="Effects">[http://simpleyogaathome.com/anantasana-vishnus-couch-pose/ "Benefits of Anantasana"]</ref>
</references>
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Deformity in legs]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Hamstring muscles]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Legs]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Sciatica]]
