Yoga Glossary: Medical & Practical Definitions

Setu to Urdhva Dhanurasana

Lift from bridge to full wheel.

Ustrasana

Kneeling, reach back to hold heels, chest lifted.

Recovery

Gentle practice during or after cancer treatment.

Marjariasana

Tabletop with spine rounded toward ceiling.

Marjariasana

Gentle spine warm-up alternating between arch and round.

Chair

Seated support for accessibility.

Utkatasana

Squat with arms raised, as if sitting in a chair.

Chair yoga

Poses using a chair for support.

Chakra

Energy center in the subtle body.

Balasana

Resting pose with knees under hips, forehead to floor.

Energy conservation

Very gentle, restful practice.

Bhujangasana

Backbend from the floor, chest forward and up.

Savasana variation

On back with knees bent, feet flat.

Sitali

Inhale through curled tongue or teeth.

Chandra Namaskar variation

Gentle, cooling poses to wind down.

Core focus

Poses that target the core.

Savasana

Resting on back, arms and legs relaxed.

Savasana

Savasana with bolster under knees.

Bitilasana

Tabletop with belly dropping, chest forward.

Anjaneyasana

High lunge with arms raised overhead.

Bakasana

Hands on floor, knees on upper arms, feet lift.

Natarajasana

Standing, one leg lifted behind, hand to foot.

Simhasana

Seated with one leg bent in front, one behind.

Office yoga

Short stretches at the desk.