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YOGA VINYASA [2 records]
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
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vinyasa yoga
1, record 2, English, vinyasa%20yoga
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vinyasa 2, record 2, English, vinyasa
correct
- vinyasa flow yoga 1, record 2, English, vinyasa%20flow%20yoga
correct
- vinyasa flow 1, record 2, English, vinyasa%20flow
correct
- flow 1, record 2, English, flow
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement," and vinyasa yoga is a series of poses that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling. Vinyasa movements are smoothly flowing and almost dance-like, which explains why it is sometimes referred to as vinyasa flow or just flow. 1, record 2, English, - vinyasa%20yoga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vinyasa orchestrates balance. A balance of strength and flexibility, lightness and heaviness, movement and stillness. Through vinyasa one may know the vibration of life. This integration manifests when the act of breathing and movement cease to be separate entities. The two actions converge to create a symphony of seamless unity. Each action encourates the other. 3, record 2, English, - vinyasa%20yoga
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vinyasa yoga
1, record 2, French, vinyasa%20yoga
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- yoga vinyasa 2, record 2, French, yoga%20vinyasa
correct, masculine noun
- vinyasa 3, record 2, French, vinyasa
correct, masculine noun
- flux vinyasa 2, record 2, French, flux%20vinyasa
correct, masculine noun
- flux 2, record 2, French, flux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vinyasa signifie «mouvement de respiration synchronisé »et le yoga vinyasa est une série de postures qui vous feront apprécier la puissance de l'inspiration et de l'expiration. Les mouvements du yoga vinyasa sont fluides et presque dansants, ce qui explique pourquoi il est parfois appelé flux vinyasa ou simplement flux. 2, record 2, French, - vinyasa%20yoga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une séance typique du vinyasa yoga peut commencer par la salutation du soleil puis par un étirement plus intense et la réalisation d’un équilibre propre à elle en réalisant une posture donnée puis son opposée. En outre, le vinyasa yoga est un style qui permet aux élèves de changer plus rapidement de postures plutôt que de les maintenir beaucoup plus longtemps comme il est le cas dans d’autres styles de yoga. En conséquence, ce style de yoga est souvent plus actif que les autres et permet également d’améliorer la souplesse, de tonifier le corps, d’augmenter les niveaux énergétiques, de relâcher la tension et de favoriser la relaxation. 1, record 2, French, - vinyasa%20yoga
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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