Sthira Yoga School - Kurmasana, Tortoise Pose, or Turtle Pose . Pronounced : Koohr-Mah-Sah-Nah . Meaning: Kurma = tortoise + Asana = Posture or Pose . Pose type: Sitting forward bending asana .
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![TIL that the use of the phrase "Checkmate" is a mispronunciation of the original Persian, " Shäh mät!", which means the king is helpless : r/todayilearned TIL that the use of the phrase "Checkmate" is a mispronunciation of the original Persian, " Shäh mät!", which means the king is helpless : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/im0vzeQOsa9-PNmcJG2WC0YAn1Mx1LQf0lgQgzAGNJM.jpg?auto=webp&s=7d34d6008bb7e7e472c7f452c2ddfc17c72299b0)