"Meditation" is a practice where an individual uses a technique to train attention and awareness, aiming to achieve a mentally clear, emotionally calm, and stable state. It's about detaching from reactive or "discursive thinking" and observing thoughts and feelings without judgment
"Standing yoga" refers to a category of yoga poses (asanas) that are performed while standing upright, typically with one or both feet on the ground. These poses are a fundamental and highly characteristic part of most modern yoga styles, from Hatha to Vinyasa to Iyengar.
Marichyasana (मरीच्यासन), often translated as "Sage Marichi's Pose" or "Sage Twist Pose," is a seated yoga asana that typically involves a twist and often a forward bend, combined with a bind. It's named after the ancient Hindu sage Marichi.
Prenatal yoga is a specialized form of yoga specifically designed for pregnant women. It's a holistic approach to exercise that supports the unique physical and emotional changes a woman experiences during pregnancy, and helps prepare her for childbirth and postpartum recovery.
