For every pose there is a Sanskrit name to go along with it.  Which isn’t surprising considering that yoga came from India.  But I do find it interesting that by learning the Sanskrit name and understanding the roots of the Sanskit words…you can learn a little about the pose.  For instance:  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Adho=downward, Mukha=Face, Svana=Dog, Asana=posture/pose)  Downward Facing Dog!

See, it IS true, you DO learn something new every day!
:)

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