utkatasana
English
Etymology
Sanskrit उत्कट (utkaṭa, “wild, frightening, intense”) + आसन (āsana, “posture, asana”).
Noun
utkatasana (uncountable)
- (yoga) An asana that exercises the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteal muscles, and erector spinae.
- 1986, Yoga Journal (number 71, page 49)
- Utkatasana (Figure 4-e) acts as a counterpose to the previous postures because it eases the stretch in the legs.
- 1986, Yoga Journal (number 71, page 49)