Paryankasana

Glossary

Composed of two parts — paryanka, meaning “bed” or “couch”, and asana meaning “pose” –– it is a yoga pose performed while on the floor. It involves lying on one’s back and by arching it in such a manner that only the crown of the head rests on the floor. The arms are extended above the head, with the elbows bent and each hand clasping the opposite elbow.

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Paryankasana%newline%Composed of two parts — paryanka, meaning "bed" or "couch", and asana meaning "pose" –– it is a yoga pose performed while on the floor. It involves lying on one's back and by arching it in such a manner that only the crown of the head rests on the floor. The arms are extended above the head, with the elbows bent and each hand clasping the opposite elbow.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Paryankasana”. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/paryankasana/
MLA	“Paryankasana.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/paryankasana/. Accessed 17, December, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Paryankasana. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/paryankasana/. (Accessed: 17, December, 2024)