Some yoga poses, or asanas, are named after animals, like the upward facing this, seen here
Here are some beginner-friendly yoga positions to help you ease ... Sanskrit 
name: Tadasana ... carefully press your hips upward so your body looks like an 
inverted V ... Keeping your hips facing forward, place the sole of your right foot ... 
Benefits: gives you an amazing stretch, especially after long hours... [DOC] [TLE] Asana.