svaroopa

svaroopa
 n.— «Svaroopa: From the Sanskrit word that means “bliss,” this type of yoga teaches different ways of doing familiar poses, but with an emphasis on the spine and hips.» —“Styles to fit every aim” by R.J. Ignelzi Union-Tribune (San Diego, California) May 1, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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