Etymology

iyengar

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Today it means: A form of hatha (yoga) that focuses on precision in asana and pranayama Full definition →

Tamil ஐயங்கார்
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  1. Tamil · borrowed fromஐயங்கார்
  2. English todayIyengar

Borrowed from Tamil ஐயங்கார் (aiyaṅkār).

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