What is another word for chaturanga?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˌat͡ʃəɹˈanɡə] (IPA)

Chaturanga is a Sanskrit word that translates to "four limbs" or "four parts". This term is often used in yoga asanas and specifically refers to the four-limbed staff pose, a foundational posture in many yoga practices. Synonyms for chaturanga include low plank, low push-up, or simply, plank. In this pose, the practitioner begins in a plank position and lowers their body to hover a few inches above the ground with the elbows bent at a 90-degree angle. Other variations of this pose include ashtanga namaskara, saluting with eight parts or eight points, and push-up pose. These synonyms provide alternatives to the traditional term and allow for greater diversity in language when discussing yoga practices.

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What are the hypernyms for Chaturanga?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

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