Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

utkatasana

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: utkatasana
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An asana that exercises the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteal muscles, and erector spinae.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Utkatasana (Figure 4-e) acts as a counterpose to the previous postures because it eases the stretch in the legs."

Etymology

Sanskrit उत्कट (utkaṭa, “wild, frightening, intense”) + आसन (āsana, “posture, asana”).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does utkatasana mean?: An asana that exercises the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteal muscles, and erector spinae.
Where does utkatasana come from?: Sanskrit उत्कट (utkaṭa, “wild, frightening, intense”) + आसन (āsana, “posture, asana”).

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