Yoga vs. Asana

Yoga vs. Asana — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Yoga and Asana

Yoganoun

Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

Asananoun

A body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga.

Yoganoun

The tree Elaeocarpus joga.

Asananoun

Any of certain trees of genus Pterocarpus

Yoganoun

Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion

Asananoun

Pterocarpus indicus

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Yoganoun

a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind

Asananoun

Pterocarpus echinatus.

Asananoun

The wood of such trees, sometimes sold as Philippine mahogany.

Asananoun

(Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of Yoga)