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ASHTANGA [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
- ashtanga vinyasa yoga
1, record 1, English, ashtanga%20vinyasa%20yoga
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ashtanga yoga 1, record 1, English, ashtanga%20yoga
correct
- ashtanga-yoga 2, record 1, English, ashtanga%2Dyoga
correct
- ashtanga 3, record 1, English, ashtanga
correct
- ashta-anga-yoga 2, record 1, English, ashta%2Danga%2Dyoga
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ashtanga vinyasa yoga ... is a form [of yoga] based on a sequence of dynamically performed asanas (physical movements or postures) aimed at building balanced physical strength and mental/spiritual stability. Ultimately each movement is coordinated with prescribed breathing and drishti (gaze points) that focus the eyes and instill a meditative concentration. 4, record 1, English, - ashtanga%20vinyasa%20yoga
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- yoga ashtanga vinyasa
1, record 1, French, yoga%20ashtanga%20vinyasa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ashtanga yoga 2, record 1, French, ashtanga%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
- astanga-yoga 3, record 1, French, astanga%2Dyoga
correct, masculine noun
- ashtanga 4, record 1, French, ashtanga
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le yoga ashtanga vinyasa [...] est basé sur une séquence d’asanas (mouvements ou postures physiques), exécutés de façon dynamique, et visant à développer une force physique équilibrée et la stabilité mentale et spirituelle. Chaque mouvement est coordonné avec une respiration et des drishtis (regards) prescrits qui ont pour effet de diriger les yeux et d’instaurer une concentration méditative. 1, record 1, French, - yoga%20ashtanga%20vinyasa
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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