Ananta… infinite… endless…

According to a legend, Ananta - the Great Serpent - is the origin of all incarnations within this material world. He floats on the cosmic ocean and serves as a couch for the Lord Vishnu, who rests between his creations. The serpent is comfortable enough to serve as a bed for the Lord and steady enough to hold the entire Universe.

Same is true for any Yoga asana. As Patanjali - who is believed to be the reincarnation of Ananta - said in his Yoga Sutras:

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