Japa mala: “the rosary” of 108 beads
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hinduism
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Tadasana or the posture of the mountain is the Sanskrit name of a fundamental Yoga Asana, and is referential over all other Asanas. As a fact to keep in mind, Tadasana is the initial and final position of all Suryanamaskar sequences or salutations to the Sun; in addition to its use as a resting posture between more strenuous Asanas.
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Ajna Chakra is the confluence point where the three main Nadis (Ida, Pingala and Sushumna) merge into one channel of consciousness and flow to Sahasrara, the Crown Chakra.
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This is a backbend Asana in yoga as an intermediate level exercise that requires you to have practiced other basic level asanas.
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Kashmir Shivaism, with its powerful goal of (personal) recognition that we are one with Shiva, is the tradition most linked to the Advaita and non-dualistic philosophy of the six existing Shivaite Schools.
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The Tapas concept represents discipline and/or austerity, not as an act of sacrifice, but as a burning enthusiasm. It implies making use of the inner fire to eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from fulfilling a purpose.