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lotus position
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lotus position
n.
A cross-legged sitting position used in yoga.
[Translation of Sanskrit padmsanam : padma, lotus + sanam, sitting posture (from its resemblance to a lotus).]
lotus position
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) a seated cross-legged position used in yoga, meditation, etc.
lotus position - Sitting with the feet resting on the thighs.
See also related terms for resting.
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Noun1.lotus position - a sitting position with the legs crossedlotus position - a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga
posture, attitude, position - the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender"
yoga - 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
Translations
lotus position
n → Lotossitz m
lotus position n → posizione f del loto
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