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ashtanga Meaning & Definition

What Does Ashtanga Mean?

As a noun, ashtanga means The classical system of yoga described in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. It can also mean Any of several styles of yoga, including ashtanga vinyasa yoga.

Ashtanga Definition (Noun)

  1. The classical system of yoga described in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali.
  2. Any of several styles of yoga, including ashtanga vinyasa yoga.

Synonyms of Ashtanga

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Word Forms & Grammar

ashtanga (countable and uncountable, plural ashtangas)

Origin of Ashtanga

Borrowed from Sanskrit अष्टाङ्ग (aṣṭāṅga, “having eight parts”, literally “eight limbs”).

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