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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Also known as Foetus pose, Embryo pose, Fetus pose Similar Kukkutasana, Ākarṇa dhanurāsana, Makarasana, Siddhasana, Simhasana | ||
Variations of child s pose hatha yoga asana garbhasana
Garbhasana (Sanskrit: गर्भासन; IAST: Garbhāsana), Embryo Pose, Foetus Pose, or Fetus Pose is an asana.
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Garbhasana womb pose
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words garbha meaning "embryo" or "fetus" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".
Description
During the performance of this asana, the body takes on the shape of a fetus.
Variations
Variations to Garbhāsana include:
References
Garbhasana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA