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Record 1 2012-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
CONT

... a cross-legged sitting posture originating in meditative practices of ancient India, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs.

OBS

It is an established posture, commonly used for meditation, in the Hindu yoga and Buddhist contemplative traditions. The position is said to resemble a lotus, to encourage breathing proper to associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

La posture du lotus de yoga convient pour la méditation. C'est une posture assise classique qui renforce [les] chevilles et [les] genoux, [...] aide à bien [se] concentrer et améliore la souplesse [des] jambes.

Spanish

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