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YOGA MEDITATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Human Diseases - Various
- Psychology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- somatic therapy
1, record 1, English, somatic%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. In addition to talk therapy, somatic therapy practitioners use mind-body exercises and other physical techniques to help release the pent-up tension that negatively affects a patient's physical and emotional wellbeing. Practitioners of somatic therapy... believe... emotions, and sensations are all... interconnected and influence one another.... Fundamentally, yoga and meditation can be considered somatic therapies, and both are often incorporated into guided treatments. 1, record 1, English, - somatic%20therapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thérapie somatique
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20somatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
- Music
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sound bath
1, record 2, English, sound%20bath
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sound bath is a meditation class that aims to guide you into a deep meditative state while you’re enveloped in ambient sound played by instructors or sound therapists. Sometimes participants stay in a seated position on comfortable cushions during sessions, though some instructors ask attendees to lay on yoga mats. 2, record 2, English, - sound%20bath
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
- Musique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bain sonore
1, record 2, French, bain%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bain de son 2, record 2, French, bain%20de%20son
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bain sonore est un concert méditatif qui associe différents instruments. Il vous emmène vers un état de bien-être, de détente et de relaxation profonde par le biais de la méditation. 3, record 2, French, - bain%20sonore
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
- Philosophy (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- yoga
1, record 3, English, yoga
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word yoga means "to join or yoke together, "and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The whole system of yoga is built on three main structures : exercise, breathing, and meditation. 2, record 3, English, - yoga
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- yoga
1, record 3, French, yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mot yoga est issu de la racine sanscrite yug, qui exprime l'idée d'unir ou de [joindre]. Mieux se connaître pour mieux se relier aux autres, tel est le chemin à suivre pour atteindre l'objectif ultime du yoga : ne faire qu'un avec l'univers. Son principe repose sur les postures, la conscience du corps et la respiration. 2, record 3, French, - yoga
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Yoga y pilates
- Filosofía (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- yoga
1, record 3, Spanish, yoga
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yoga: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la voz "yoga" se escribe con minúscula [...] y figura en el Diccionario académico como masculina (el "yoga"), aunque en ciertas zonas hispanohablantes no es inusual su empleo como femenino (la "yoga"). 2, record 3, Spanish, - yoga
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
- lotus pose
1, record 4, English, lotus%20pose
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lotus position 2, record 4, English, lotus%20position
correct
- lotus posture 3, record 4, English, lotus%20posture
correct
- padmasana 4, record 4, English, padmasana
correct
- padma-asana 5, record 4, English, padma%2Dasana
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a cross-legged sitting posture originating in meditative practices of ancient India, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. 2, record 4, English, - lotus%20pose
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 4, English, - lotus%20pose
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- posture du lotus
1, record 4, French, posture%20du%20lotus
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lotus 2, record 4, French, lotus
correct, masculine noun
- padmasana 3, record 4, French, padmasana
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, French, - posture%20du%20lotus
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
- kundalini yoga
1, record 5, English, kundalini%20yoga
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- kundalini-yoga 2, record 5, English, kundalini%2Dyoga
correct
- yoga of awareness 1, record 5, English, yoga%20of%20awareness
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kundalini yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline for developing strength, awareness, character, and consciousness. Practitioners call kundalini yoga the yoga of awareness because it focuses primarily on practices that expand sensory awareness and intuition in order to raise individual consciousness and merge it with the infinite consciousness of God Brahman. Considered an advanced form of yoga and meditation, its purpose is to cultivate the creative spiritual potential of a human to uphold values, speak truth, and focus on the compassion and consciousness needed to serve and heal others. 3, record 5, English, - kundalini%20yoga
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- kundalini yoga
1, record 5, French, kundalini%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- kundalini 2, record 5, French, kundalini
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kundalini yoga est un style de yoga qui se focalise sur l'éveil de l'énergie qui se trouve à la base de notre colonne vertébrale. Pour cette raison, kundalini yoga est considéré comme étant la forme la plus puissante du yoga connue jusqu’à nos jours. On dit que cette énergie prend la forme d'un serpent enroulé, d'où le nom «kundalini», qui est un mot sanscrit signifiant «enroulé». 3, record 5, French, - kundalini%20yoga
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hatha yoga
1, record 6, English, hatha%20yoga
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to energize the subtle channels (nadis). 2, record 6, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hatha yoga
1, record 6, French, hatha%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- hatha-yoga 2, record 6, French, hatha%2Dyoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - hatha%20yoga
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- balance pose
1, record 7, English, balance%20pose
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- balancing pose 2, record 7, English, balancing%20pose
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - balance%20pose
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- posture d'équilibre
1, record 7, French, posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- soul food
1, record 8, English, soul%20food
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neglecting your soul results in loss of joy and life fulfillment. Yoga, meditation, prayer, communing with nature, music, art, writing or deep meaningful relationships are some great sources of soul food. 1, record 8, English, - soul%20food
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nourriture de l'âme
1, record 8, French, nourriture%20de%20l%27%C3%A2me
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Que vous aimiez la photographie, l'artisanat, les sports ou tout autre passe-temps - ALLEZ-Y! Trouvez du temps dans votre horaire pour vous adonner à ces activités de façon régulière. Voyez-les comme la «nourriture de l'âme». 2, record 8, French, - nourriture%20de%20l%27%C3%A2me
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La musique, cette nourriture de l'âme [...] 3, record 8, French, - nourriture%20de%20l%27%C3%A2me
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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