Bhu refers to the Earth plane, anga means “part,” and asana means “pose.” This pose symbolizes one who rises up from the earth to meet the cosmic plane and become part of the eternal vibration. In esoteric teachings and ancient Egyptian symbology, the serpent is depicted with a human head, which represents our primal nature.

In Christian Gnostics, the serpent depicts a force of liberating knowledge. In yoga, serpents have a sacred tradition through the nagas, in which Lord Vishnu rests upon a 1,000-headed serpent. In Roman mythology, two serpents form the caduceus, which was the staff of the gods Hermes and Mercury. It became the symbol of healing and medicine.