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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yoga pose
1, record 1, English, yoga%20pose
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yoga posture 2, record 1, English, yoga%20posture
correct
- yogic posture 3, record 1, English, yogic%20posture
correct
- yoga asana 4, record 1, English, yoga%20asana
correct
- asana 5, record 1, English, asana
correct
- asan 6, record 1, English, asan
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... yoga poses are the comprehensive set of body and mind exercises. The poses or asanas we do can be classified as per the twists they give to our body. The postures which require our body to bend in back side are termed as back-bends and likewise the forward-bend poses. 7, record 1, English, - yoga%20pose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
More than just stretching, asanas open the energy channels, chakras and psychic centers of the body. Asanas purify and strengthen the body and control and focus the mind. 8, record 1, English, - yoga%20pose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- posture de yoga
1, record 1, French, posture%20de%20yoga
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- posture yogique 2, record 1, French, posture%20yogique
correct, feminine noun
- asana 3, record 1, French, asana
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la posture yogique, l'asana, implique une action intérieure et une action extérieure, des actions qui se combinent de façon pratique et forment un tout. L'action extérieure vise le corps physique, surtout la musculature et les articulations, et l'action intérieure agit au niveau des centres subtils de force et des nadis(qui constituent le corps pranique). 2, record 1, French, - posture%20de%20yoga
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] dans le cas des postures de yoga, chaque position du corps a un but précis, étant calculée et expérimentée avec beaucoup de précision. Rien n’est laissé au hasard, l’asana étant en essence le symbole au plan physique d’une subtile énergie bénéfique de l’univers. La posture yogique est une véritable «formule» qui a pour but : l’entretien en état parfait des fonctions du corps physique, d’équilibrer les énergies praniques qui agissent directement sur le corps physique, de calmer le mental par l’attention que la pratique de la posture nécessite, d’exercer le contrôle de la respiration [...] 2, record 1, French, - posture%20de%20yoga
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hatha yoga
1, record 2, English, hatha%20yoga
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to energize the subtle channels (nadis). 2, record 2, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - hatha%20yoga
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hatha yoga
1, record 2, French, hatha%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hatha-yoga 2, record 2, French, hatha%2Dyoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - hatha%20yoga
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alternate nostril breathing technique
1, record 3, English, alternate%20nostril%20breathing%20technique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anuloma viloma 1, record 3, English, anuloma%20viloma
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anuloma viloma is also called the alternate nostril breathing technique. In this breathing technique, you inhale through one nostril, retain the breath, and exhale through the other nostril ... 1, record 3, English, - alternate%20nostril%20breathing%20technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Anuloma viloma restores, equalizes and balances the flow of prana [breath, life] in the body. 1, record 3, English, - alternate%20nostril%20breathing%20technique
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- respiration alternée
1, record 3, French, respiration%20altern%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- anuloma viloma 2, record 3, French, anuloma%20viloma
correct
- viloma anuloma 1, record 3, French, viloma%20anuloma
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viloma anuloma – respiration alternée. Il s’agit d’un exercice de respiration très apaisant. Il aide à équilibrer les énergies entre les côtés gauche et droit du corps. Comme il équilibre le flux d’énergie dans le corps, anuloma viloma aide à purifier et nettoyer les nadis(canaux énergétiques). 1, record 3, French, - respiration%20altern%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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