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YOGA ASANA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crow pose
1, record 1, English, crow%20pose
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crow posture 2, record 1, English, crow%20posture
correct
- crow 3, record 1, English, crow
correct, noun
- kakasana 3, record 1, English, kakasana
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The crow pose, kakasana(kaka=crow), is a basic and yet powerful balancing posture in hatha yoga. It allows to strengthen the entire upper part of the body and to develop self confidence. When the practitioner is able to perform this asana correctly, he can then approach a wide variety of more advanced arm balancing postures. 1, record 1, English, - crow%20pose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- posture du corbeau
1, record 1, French, posture%20du%20corbeau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- corbeau 2, record 1, French, corbeau
correct, masculine noun
- kakasana 1, record 1, French, kakasana
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La posture du corbeau, kakasana (kaka = corbeau), est une posture d'équilibre de base en hatha yoga qui permet de renforcer tout le haut du corps et de prendre confiance en soi. Lorsque le pratiquant parvient à exécuter correctement cette posture, un large éventail de postures d'équilibre s'ouvre à lui. 2, record 1, French, - posture%20du%20corbeau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prenatal yoga
1, record 2, English, prenatal%20yoga
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prenatal yoga, the deliberate weaving together of yoga and childbirth preparation, opens the door for women to reclaim their physical, mental, and emotional power and receptivity during the birth process. 1, record 2, English, - prenatal%20yoga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Prenatal yoga classes offer a place of refuge where women learn to connect with their changing bodies, their babies, and each other. Asana prepares them physically for giving birth, but most women find that the awareness of body, mind, and breath that it teaches is what truly helps them when it's time to deliver. 1, record 2, English, - prenatal%20yoga
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- yoga prénatal
1, record 2, French, yoga%20pr%C3%A9natal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- yoga pré-natal 2, record 2, French, yoga%20pr%C3%A9%2Dnatal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cours de yoga prénatal mettent l’[accent] sur une meilleure conscience [du] corps et de [la] respiration, la création d’un lien avec [le] bébé et des techniques de relaxation pour promouvoir [le] bien-être [de la maman] et celui de bébé. Le yoga prénatal offre aussi aux futures mamans un lieu de rencontre et de partage avec d’autres où l’on [...] offre appui, soutien et amitié. Les mouvements et étirements doux et sécuritaires sont conçus pour tonifier et assouplir le corps afin de [...] permettre de répondre aux changements et aux défis de [la] grossesse avec calme et assurance. Les postures sont présentées avec des variantes et modifications appropriées à tous les stades de grossesse. [...] Un cours de yoga prénatal typique [...] offre la chance d’apprendre et de développer plusieurs techniques, dont des étirements et exercices qui visent à renforcer et détendre le corps, calmer l’esprit et soulager certains maux de grossesse communs (sciatique, tensions du dos, rétention d’eau, difficultés digestives, insomnie, etc.), des postures et des techniques de respirations utiles pour le travail et l’accouchement en vue d’une naissance plus facile (avec moins de douleur!), des techniques de relaxation destinées à vous reconnecter à vous-même, à votre corps et à votre bébé afin de former un lien affectif puissant avec lui ou elle. 3, record 2, French, - yoga%20pr%C3%A9natal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- downward-facing dog pose
1, record 3, English, downward%2Dfacing%20dog%20pose
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- downward facing dog pose 2, record 3, English, downward%20facing%20dog%20pose
correct
- downward-facing dog 3, record 3, English, downward%2Dfacing%20dog
correct
- downward facing dog 4, record 3, English, downward%20facing%20dog
correct
- downward dog 1, record 3, English, downward%20dog
correct
- down dog 1, record 3, English, down%20dog
correct
- adho mukha svanasana 5, record 3, English, adho%20mukha%20svanasana
correct
- adho mukha shvanasana 6, record 3, English, adho%20mukha%20shvanasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adho mukha svanasana is one of the poses in the traditional sun salutation sequence. It's also an excellent yoga asana all on its own. 3, record 3, English, - downward%2Dfacing%20dog%20pose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- posture du chien tête en bas
1, record 3, French, posture%20du%20chien%20t%C3%AAte%20en%20bas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chien tête en bas 2, record 3, French, chien%20t%C3%AAte%20en%20bas
correct, masculine noun
- chien 3, record 3, French, chien
correct, masculine noun
- adho mukha svanasana 4, record 3, French, adho%20mukha%20svanasana
correct
- adho mukha shvanasana 5, record 3, French, adho%20mukha%20shvanasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La posture du chien tête en bas (adho mukha svanasana). Cette posture permet d’accroître la force des bras et rajeunit tout le corps. Bien qu'elle soit un exercice à part entière, elle est souvent insérée entre d’autres postures. 6, record 3, French, - posture%20du%20chien%20t%C3%AAte%20en%20bas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hatha yoga
1, record 4, English, hatha%20yoga
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to energize the subtle channels (nadis). 2, record 4, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "hatha" comes from the Sanskrit terms "ha" meaning "sun" and "tha" meaning "moon. "Thus, hatha yoga is known as the branch of yoga that unites pairs of opposites referring to the positive(sun) and negative(moon) currents in the system. It concentrates on the third(asana) and fourth(pranayama) steps in the eight limbs of yoga. Hatha yoga tries to achieve balance between body and mind, as well as attempts to free the more subtle spiritual elements of the mind through physical poses or asanas, breathing techniques or pranayama, and meditation. 3, record 4, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hatha yoga
1, record 4, French, hatha%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hatha-yoga 2, record 4, French, hatha%2Dyoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but du hatha yoga [...] est le maintien de l'équilibre physique et mental. Le mot hatha provient de deux noms sanscrits qui signifient «lune» et «soleil» et il renvoie à l'union des contraires. Grâce à des séries de postures (les asanas) et les techniques de respiration (pranayama), le hatha yoga nourrit et tonifie l'énergie profonde. Une pratique régulière active et nettoie les centres énergétiques (les nadis), dont sont constitués le corps. 3, record 4, French, - hatha%20yoga
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- balance pose
1, record 5, English, balance%20pose
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- balancing pose 2, record 5, English, balancing%20pose
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic balance poses series. Balancing poses require tremendous concentration and focus. These qualities are further developed and refined through a regular yoga practice where we bring our attention to our center and hold ourselves up against the pull of gravity. Whether balancing on one foot, both hands, one hand or even on our head in headstand, we must find our centered midline of stillness. This asana practice is a meditation, as themind is focused on the body part(s) bearing our whole body weight; and therefore the mind cannot waver or wander, but must remain one-pointed and still to maintain balance. 2, record 5, English, - balance%20pose
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- posture d'équilibre
1, record 5, French, posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les postures d’équilibre debout développent la conscience du transfert de poids sur une jambe ou sur l’autre. Tandis que les postures d’équilibre sur les mains ou les bras renforcent la musculature des bras, des épaules, du torse et des hanches. Une fois maîtrisées, ces postures donnent un sens d’accomplissement, de plaisir – elles développent également la confiance en soi. 2, record 5, French, - posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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