Hey Asana

Learn the Sanskrit names of yoga poses, and remember them

190 asanas with illustrations and audio, the Sanskrit words they are built from, and game-like exercises. Free to start, one-time unlock, no subscription.

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Hey Asana

Sanskrit names are not random

Most pose names are built from a small set of words. Learn those building blocks once and new names start to explain themselves, instead of being a wall of syllables to memorize.

Paschimottanasana
  • paschimawest, the back of the body
  • uttanaintense stretch
  • asanapose

Seated forward bend: an intense stretch of the back of the body.

Everything you need to learn the names

Asanas

Learn the name of over 190 poses in sanskrit and english

Basics

Learn fundamental sanskrit terms to understand asana names

Flows

Learn the names of the poses of Sun Salutation and Ashtanga 1

Practice your way, so the names stick

Switch between exercises to learn, then test yourself, category by category.

Flashcards

See the illustration, recall the name, flip to check. Learn a whole category at your pace.

Association

Match poses with their Sanskrit names or their translations, in two or three-item rounds.

Puzzle

Rebuild a long name from its parts. This is where the building blocks click.

Sound

Listen to the pronunciation and pick the right pose. Train your ear along with your eye.

Exercises from your favorites

Heart the poses you want to master and the app builds exercises from them.

Audio pronunciation

Every asana has its own recording, so you say the names with confidence in class.

Made for people who practice and people who teach

Yoga students

Follow the cues in class without translating in your head.

Teacher training

Prepare Sanskrit exams with structured flashcards and tests.

Teachers

Cue poses in Sanskrit with the right words and pronunciation.

Start free. Unlock the rest once, if you want to.

Start with the free content, no time limit. When you want the full app, unlock it once from inside the app. No subscription.

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Yours to keep, no trial that runs out.

  • Backbends (asanas)
  • Sun Salutation A (flow)
  • Actions (Sanskrit words)
  • All exercise types on this content

Unlock everything, once

One in-app purchase, whenever you’re ready.

  • More than 190 asanas with illustrations and audio
  • All the basic sanskrit terms to understand these asanas
  • All types of exercise for the asanas, basics and flows
  • Includes quick search for all asanas and basics
  • Favorites option for all asanas
  • Create exercises from asanas in your favorites

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Your practice stays yours

The app is built to be simple and private.

Questions

Is there a subscription?

No. Hey Asana is free to download, and a single one-time purchase unlocks everything for good.

What is free?

The Backbends category of asanas, the Sun Salutation A flow and the Actions category of Sanskrit words, with all exercise types, so you can try the app properly before buying.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Illustrations, audio and exercises are on your phone. You only need internet to download the app and to make the purchase.

Which languages are available?

The app and the translations of every pose name are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

How do I restore my purchase on a new phone?

Install the app, open Settings and tap "Restore purchase", using the same App Store or Google Play account.

Is there an iPad version?

Yes, the app also runs on iPad.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There is no account or login. Your favorites and settings are stored on your phone.

Start learning today

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