• Adho अधो means "downward" as in Adho Mukha Svanasana orDownward Facing Dog  
• Ardha अर्ध means "half" as in Ardha Chandrasana or Half-moon Pose
• Eka एक means "one" or "single" as as in Eka Pada Bakasana or One Legged Crow Pose
• Dhánus means "Bow"as in Dhanurasana or Bow Pose
• Parivṛtta परिवृत्त means "revolved" or "twisted" as in Parivṛtta Pārśvakoṇāsana or Revolved Side Angle
• Supta सुप्त means "supine" or "reclining" as in Supt Vīrāsana or Reclining Hero Pose
• Tulā तुला means "balance" as in Tuladandasana or Balancing Staff (stick) Pose
• Ūrdhva ऊर्ध्व means "upward" as in Urdhva Mukha Svanasana or Upward Facing Dog
• Upaviṣṭha उपविष्ट means "seated" as in Upaviṣṭa Koṇāsana or Seated Open Angle Pose
• Utthita उत्थित means "extended" as inUtthita Trikoṇāsana or Extended Triangle

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