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bhujangasana

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A back-bending asana (yoga pose), in which one lays face-down and then extends their arm to push only their upper body up, causing the back to arch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: yoga

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cobra pose

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit भुजंगासन (bhujaṃgāsana).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: бхуджангаса́на (bxudžangasána) — yoga pose