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RESPIRATION SOLEIL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- single nostril breath
1, record 1, English, single%20nostril%20breath
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- surya bhedana pranayama 2, record 1, English, surya%20bhedana%20pranayama
correct
- surya bhedana 1, record 1, English, surya%20bhedana
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surya bhedana pranayama ... This is a breathing technique in which air is drawn into the lungs through the right nostril and out through the left. It is said that the air moves through energy lines called nadis. In this breathing exercise air moves in through the sūrya (sun) nadi or pingala energy line on the inhalation and through the chandra (moon nadi) (īdā) on the exhalation. 3, record 1, English, - single%20nostril%20breath
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Traditionally, surya bhedana is said to stimulate the brain and increase body heat. ... Avoid surya bhedana if you have high blood pressure or heart disease. 1, record 1, English, - single%20nostril%20breath
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- respiration du soleil
1, record 1, French, respiration%20du%20soleil
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- respiration solaire 2, record 1, French, respiration%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
- surya bheda pranayama 3, record 1, French, surya%20bheda%20pranayama
correct, feminine noun
- sury bheda 1, record 1, French, sury%20bheda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La respiration du soleil - ou surya bheda pranayama - est, en soi, une pratique primordiale dans le yoga dans la mesure où elle stimule la vitalité. [...] La respiration du soleil présente de nombreux bienfaits pour la future mère en créant notamment une chaleur à l'intérieur de son corps et en stimulant toute activité physique. 1, record 1, French, - respiration%20du%20soleil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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