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SEATED FORWARD BEND [1 record]

Record 1 2012-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
CONT

The forward bend, paschimottanasana (paschima = west, uttana = intense stretch), one [of] the classical postures in hatha yoga, provides excellent effects on the spine, the back and the digestive system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

La posture de la pince, paschimottanasana [...] est une flexion avant classique du hatha yoga particulièrement recherchée pour ses effets bénéfiques sur la colonne vertébrale et la digestion.

CONT

Paschimottânâsana (posture de l'ouest). Du point de vue symbolique, cet âsana signifie «posture qui fait passer l’énergie le long de la moelle épinière», de la base de la colonne vertébrale jusqu’au sommet du crâne.

Spanish

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