Yoga Anatomy

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Sukhasana

Easy Posture

suk-HAS-anna

sukha = comfortable, gentle, agreeable

Siddhasana

Adept’s Posture

sid-DHAS-anna

siddha = accomplished, fulfilled, perfected; a sage, an adept

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Note: Blue shaded areas indicate places of contact with the floor.

Svastikasana

Auspicious Posture

sva-steek-AHS-anna

svastik = lucky, auspicious

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