F
Matsya = fish
forward bend – Uttanasana
Uttana = intensive strech
Ut = a particle which means sensitivity and intensity
Tan = strech out, widening, extend
G
Garbha = lap
Pinda = embryo
Garudasana – Eagle
Garuda = Eagle
Garunda is also the name of the king of the birds. He is also introduced as the companion of Vishnu. He’s a white face and a watery blue beak, red wings and a golden body.
Go = cow
Mukha = face, mouth
Gomukha describes a human whos face looks like the face of a cow. It’s also names an instrument, which is narrow on one end and wide on the other – as the face of a cow.
Goraksha = cowherd
Shalabha = Grasshopper
H
Ardha = half
Chandra = Moon
Ardha = half
Nava = Ship, Boat
Headstand supported – Salamba-Shirshasana I + II + III
Salamba = supported
Shirsha = head
I
J
Janu = knee
Shirsha = head
