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HATHA YOGA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerial yoga hammock
1, record 1, English, aerial%20yoga%20hammock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aerial hammock 2, record 1, English, aerial%20hammock
correct
- flying yoga hammock 1, record 1, English, flying%20yoga%20hammock
correct
- yoga hammock 3, record 1, English, yoga%20hammock
correct
- hammock 4, record 1, English, hammock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our aerial yoga teacher training is a yoga based, rather than acrobatic, form of aerial yoga using the soft yoga hammock to practice traditional hatha yoga. The hammock is a prop like a strap or block, intended to assist alignment, deepen awareness and provide the immediate benefit of spinal decompression. With the weight of the body partially or fully supported along with the help of gravity, we can explore and create space in our bodies as intended in traditional yoga practice. 4, record 1, English, - aerial%20yoga%20hammock
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aerial hammock can be used for performance, exercise, suspended yoga, or to generate atmosphere. 2, record 1, English, - aerial%20yoga%20hammock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Yoga et pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hamac de yoga aérien
1, record 1, French, hamac%20de%20yoga%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hamac aérien 2, record 1, French, hamac%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
- hamac 3, record 1, French, hamac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le hamac aérien est un tissu structurel qui peut prendre en charge jusqu'à 2000 lb. Le hamac permet au praticien d'effectuer des pirouettes et des inversions qui décompressent la colonne vertébrale [...] 3, record 1, French, - hamac%20de%20yoga%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seated forward bend
1, record 2, English, seated%20forward%20bend
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- forward bend 2, record 2, English, forward%20bend
correct
- Western intense stretch posture 3, record 2, English, Western%20intense%20stretch%20posture
correct
- paschimottanasana 4, record 2, English, paschimottanasana
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - seated%20forward%20bend
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- posture de la pince assise
1, record 2, French, posture%20de%20la%20pince%20assise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pince assise 2, record 2, French, pince%20assise
correct, feminine noun
- posture de la pince 3, record 2, French, posture%20de%20la%20pince
correct, feminine noun
- posture de l'ouest 4, record 2, French, posture%20de%20l%27ouest
correct, feminine noun
- paschimottanasana 5, record 2, French, paschimottanasana
correct
- pashimottanasana 1, record 2, French, pashimottanasana
correct
- paschimothanasana 6, record 2, French, paschimothanasana
correct
- paschimottânâsana 7, record 2, French, paschimott%C3%A2n%C3%A2sana
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, French, - posture%20de%20la%20pince%20assise
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 7, record 2, French, - posture%20de%20la%20pince%20assise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crow pose
1, record 3, English, crow%20pose
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crow posture 2, record 3, English, crow%20posture
correct
- crow 3, record 3, English, crow
correct, noun
- kakasana 3, record 3, English, kakasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - crow%20pose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- posture du corbeau
1, record 3, French, posture%20du%20corbeau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- corbeau 2, record 3, French, corbeau
correct, masculine noun
- kakasana 1, record 3, French, kakasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - posture%20du%20corbeau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- great lock
1, record 4, English, great%20lock
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- great bandha 2, record 4, English, great%20bandha
correct
- mahabandha 3, record 4, English, mahabandha
correct
- maha bandha 4, record 4, English, maha%20bandha
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three bandhas prominently referred to in hatha yoga : mula bandha, uddiyana bandha and jalandhara bandha, respectively root lock, stomach lock, and throat lock. A fourth, maha bandha, the great lock, is the simultaneous practice of all three. 5, record 4, English, - great%20lock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- grand verrouillage
1, record 4, French, grand%20verrouillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- grand blocage 2, record 4, French, grand%20blocage
correct, masculine noun
- grand bandha 3, record 4, French, grand%20bandha
correct, masculine noun
- maha bandha 4, record 4, French, maha%20bandha
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maha bandha est le grand verrouillage et consiste à appliquer ces trois bandhas [moola bandha : verrou de la racine, uddiyana bandha : verrou abdominal et jalandhara bandha : contraction de la gorge] dans un ordre bien déterminé et dans des conditions particulières de circulation de la conscience. Il agit puissamment sur l'énergie pranique et stimule fortement l'énergie psychique en apprenant au mental à s'intérioriser. Il est recommandé pour introduire les pratiques méditatives et soutenir la recherche spirituelle. 1, record 4, French, - grand%20verrouillage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hatha yoga
1, record 5, English, hatha%20yoga
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to energize the subtle channels (nadis). 2, record 5, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hatha yoga
1, record 5, French, hatha%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- hatha-yoga 2, record 5, French, hatha%2Dyoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - hatha%20yoga
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anusara yoga
1, record 6, English, anusara%20yoga
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- anusara 2, record 6, English, anusara
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... anusara yoga is a school of hatha yoga, which unifies a life-affirming shiva-shakti tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness with universal principles of alignment. 3, record 6, English, - anusara%20yoga
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- yoga d'anusara
1, record 6, French, yoga%20d%27anusara
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- anusara yoga 2, record 6, French, anusara%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
- anusara 3, record 6, French, anusara
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anusara yoga allie les principes tantriques de bonté intrinsèque avec les principes universels d'alignement. 4, record 6, French, - yoga%20d%27anusara
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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