asana

noun

asa·​na ˈä-sə-nə 

: any of various yogic postures

Examples of asana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Practice asanas while sailing on a traditional wooden dhow at this Maldivian resort. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Some of yoga’s most familiar poses are the warrior asanas, derived from Hindu mythology. — Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026

The path strings together many of the city’s 24 beaches, ideal for wading or doing spontaneous asanas. — Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025

The positions in [People have a variety of positions on these] are yoga asanas, which are usually performed on YOGA MATS. — Deb Amlen, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Yoga has many poses or asanas, each with a different purpose. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Feb. 2025

Yoga Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that combines meditation, asanas (yoga poses), philosophy, and mindfulness. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025

One team member even recently opened a yoga studio where groups practice their asanas every week. — Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit āsana manner of sitting, from āste he sits; akin to Greek hēsthai to sit, Hittite es-

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for asana

• chicana
• iguana
• liana
• madonna
• maulana
• nirvana
• purana
• sadhana
• ana
• bwana
• dhyana
• donna