"shavasana" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ʃəˈvɑːsənə/ [UK] Forms: shavasanas [plural]
Etymology: From Modern Sanskrit शवासन (śavāsana), from शव (śava, “corpse”) + आसन (āsana, “asana”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|शवासन}} Sanskrit शवासन (śavāsana) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} shavasana (countable and uncountable, plural shavasanas)
  1. (yoga) A resting pose in which one lies flat on one's back with the arms and legs slightly spread and eyes closed. Wikipedia link: Shavasana Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Yoga poses Synonyms: corpse pose, savasana, shavasan
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