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YOGA POSTURE [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
- monkey pose
1, record 1, English, monkey%20pose
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monkey posture 2, record 1, English, monkey%20posture
correct
- hanumanasana 3, record 1, English, hanumanasana
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In hanumanasana the hip flexor muscles are being stretched as well as the hamstrings. Hanumanasana is also a back bend when the full position is attained. 4, record 1, English, - monkey%20pose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hanumanasana(Monkey posture)... This yoga pose depicts Hanuman, chief of the army of monkey warriors from India's great epic, Ramayana. This yoga position should only be practiced once the muscles are warmed completely and is generally used as an advance yoga exercise. 2, record 1, English, - monkey%20pose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- posture du singe
1, record 1, French, posture%20du%20singe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- posture hanumanasana 1, record 1, French, posture%20hanumanasana
correct, feminine noun
- hanumanasana 2, record 1, French, hanumanasana
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hanumanasana permet d'assouplir les muscles des hanches et d'ouvrir la ceinture pelvienne. Cette posture soulage les douleurs au niveau des lombaires, tonifie les fessiers et masse l'abdomen. 3, record 1, French, - posture%20du%20singe
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
- crow pose
1, record 2, English, crow%20pose
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crow posture 2, record 2, English, crow%20posture
correct
- crow 3, record 2, English, crow
correct, noun
- kakasana 3, record 2, English, kakasana
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - crow%20pose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- posture du corbeau
1, record 2, French, posture%20du%20corbeau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- corbeau 2, record 2, French, corbeau
correct, masculine noun
- kakasana 1, record 2, French, kakasana
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - posture%20du%20corbeau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mountain pose
1, record 3, English, mountain%20pose
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tadasana 2, record 3, English, tadasana
correct
- tada-asana 3, record 3, English, tada%2Dasana
correct
- samasthiti asana 4, record 3, English, samasthiti%20asana
correct
- samasthiti-asana 3, record 3, English, samasthiti%2Dasana
correct
- samasthiti 5, record 3, English, samasthiti
correct
- samasthitih 6, record 3, English, samasthitih
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic standing posture in most forms of yoga with feet together and hands at the sides of the body. 6, record 3, English, - mountain%20pose
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] mountain pose, or tadasana, is the basic standing position in yoga, involving posture, balance and awareness of your breathing.... This posture is still, but active, firming the abdomen and buttocks and strengthening the thighs, knees and ankles... 7, record 3, English, - mountain%20pose
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the yoga lineage practiced, samasthitih and tadasana may refer to the same pose or another similar pose. 6, record 3, English, - mountain%20pose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- posture de la montagne
1, record 3, French, posture%20de%20la%20montagne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- montagne 2, record 3, French, montagne
correct, feminine noun
- tadasana 1, record 3, French, tadasana
correct, masculine noun
- samasthiti 3, record 3, French, samasthiti
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La posture de la montagne, ou tadasana, qui implique des positionnements précis, des extensions et des alignements corrects, regroupe tous les principes de base que l'on retrouve dans chacune des postures du yoga et prépare à la réalisation de postures plus complexes. La montagne permet de mesurer les progrès réalisés au cours des séances. 2, record 3, French, - posture%20de%20la%20montagne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La posture classique nommée tadasana se pratique debout, les pieds joints, les bras ballants le long des jambes, les paumes relâchées, et le menton reposant sur le haut de la poitrine. Le tadasana est une posture fondamentale à partir de laquelle se modulent la plupart des autres postures en station debout. 4, record 3, French, - posture%20de%20la%20montagne
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
- 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 2011-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shoulderstand 1, record 5, English, shoulderstand
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A yoga posture. 1, record 5, English, - shoulderstand
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- posture de l'arbre inversé 1, record 5, French, posture%20de%20l%27arbre%20invers%C3%A9
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poirier 1, record 5, French, poirier
- appui sur les épaules 1, record 5, French, appui%20sur%20les%20%C3%A9paules
- posture du corps entier 1, record 5, French, posture%20du%20corps%20entier
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement fourni par une terminologue au Centre National des Sports. 1, record 5, French, - posture%20de%20l%27arbre%20invers%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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