Eight Limbed Pose

Ashtanga Namaskar in Sanskrit, is a traditional core strengthening posture, which is done to pay respect to the gods or the elders, as a gesture of surrender and acceptance of the blessing respectively. In Sanskrit, ashta means eight, and anga means part. Therefore, in Ashtanga Namaskar the body is in contact with the floor at eight points (as a sign of respect).

Ashtanga Namaskara helps boost energy in the body.