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Upper body means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Upper Body (in Sanskrit: Uttamāṅga) consists of the head, eyes, shoulders, throat, chest, arms and so on, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā 3.96-98.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 11.2 < [Chapter 11 - The Application of the Yogas of the Sun]
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Postures < [Chapter 8 - Daily Activities]
Lotus Sutra (by Tsugunari Kubo)
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Upper Body Ornaments (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Sthaulya– a conceptualized study –a review article < [2017, Issue I January,]
Evaluation of the effectiveness of selected yoga exercises in the management of over-weight and obesity < [2022, Issue 10, October]
Role of bilwadi agada in prevention of covid - 19 < [2020, Issue 7, July]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.22. Dress of a House Holder < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
2.1. Upper Garments (e): Kūrpāsaka (stitched garment) < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
4. Dressing of Women < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]