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HEADSTAND [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roller Skating and Skateboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- headstand
1, record 1, English, headstand
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- head-stand
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poirier
1, record 1, French, poirier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- headstand 2, record 1, French, headstand
correct, see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice d'équilibre sur la planche, en appui sur la tête et les mains, jambes dressées à la verticale. 1, record 1, French, - poirier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Headstand. Utilisez une planche assez dure. Toujours avec un casque, posez votre tête juste derrière l'axe avant, vos mains tenant la planche de chaque côté. 1, record 1, French, - poirier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
headstand : anglicisme au Canada. 3, record 1, French, - poirier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inverted yoga pose
1, record 2, English, inverted%20yoga%20pose
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- inverted pose 2, record 2, English, inverted%20pose
correct
- inverted yoga posture 3, record 2, English, inverted%20yoga%20posture
correct
- yoga inversion 3, record 2, English, yoga%20inversion
correct
- inversion 4, record 2, English, inversion
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some of the most common inverted yoga poses are the downward facing dog pose, standing forward fold pose, prasarita padottanasana, dolphin pose, shoulder stand pose, headstand pose and legs up the wall pose. All these yoga poses are known as inverted poses because while practicing these positions the head is lower than the heart, that is, the opposite of our usual upright position. 2, record 2, English, - inverted%20yoga%20pose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- posture inversée
1, record 2, French, posture%20invers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- posture d'inversion 2, record 2, French, posture%20d%27inversion
correct, feminine noun
- position inversée 3, record 2, French, position%20invers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- inversion 4, record 2, French, inversion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les inversions. Ces postures servent à stimuler le système endocrinien. En plus, elles renforcent et assouplissent les muscles, les ligaments et les tissus conjonctifs de la colonne vertébrale et de la cage thoracique. Elles améliorent la digestion, la respiration et la circulation sanguine. 5, record 2, French, - posture%20invers%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Posture inversée. Cette posture défie la gravité et développe la coordination, l'endurance et la force, améliore la grâce, l'agilité et l'équilibre. Elle améliore également la concentration et le recentrage. Le calme est nécessaire pour être capable de faire les postures inversées car elles nécessitent beaucoup de concentration. 6, record 2, French, - posture%20invers%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shoulderstand
1, record 3, English, shoulderstand
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sarvangasana 1, record 3, English, sarvangasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the headstand is the king of asanas, the shoulderstand, sarvangasana... is definitely the queen with its numerous health benefits on many systems of the body. It especially stimulates and balances the thyroid gland and the blood circulation. 1, record 3, English, - shoulderstand
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- posture de la chandelle
1, record 3, French, posture%20de%20la%20chandelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chandelle 2, record 3, French, chandelle
correct, feminine noun
- posture sur les épaules 3, record 3, French, posture%20sur%20les%20%C3%A9paules
correct, feminine noun
- sarvangasana 4, record 3, French, sarvangasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la posture sur la tête est considérée comme « le roi des asanas », la posture sur les épaules, sarvangasana [...], posture qui agit sur tous les membres, est pour sa part souvent appelée « la reine des postures » pour ses nombreux bienfaits sur la santé, en particulier grâce à son action bénéfique sur la glande thyroïde et la circulation sanguine. 5, record 3, French, - posture%20de%20la%20chandelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- balance pose
1, record 4, English, balance%20pose
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- balancing pose 2, record 4, English, balancing%20pose
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - balance%20pose
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- posture d'équilibre
1, record 4, French, posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- headstand
1, record 5, English, headstand
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- trépied
1, record 5, French, tr%C3%A9pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poirier 2, record 5, French, poirier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- puntal
1, record 5, Spanish, puntal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- pino de cabeza 2, record 5, Spanish, pino%20de%20cabeza
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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