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| − | '''Svastikasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Cross Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | + | '''Svastikasana''' <ref name="Svastikasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Cross Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. |
The name of this pose comes from "svastika" meaning "cross", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "svastika" meaning "cross", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee or hip injuries, as well as shoulder injuries. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee or hip injuries, as well as shoulder injuries. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <ref name="Svastikasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svastik%C4%81sana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 7 January 2017
Svastikasana [1] is an Asana. It is translated as Cross Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "svastika" meaning "cross", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- It helps open the inner hip and thigh muscles.
- Back of the shoulders.
- Promote the sense of balance.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee or hip injuries, as well as shoulder injuries.
