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Anjaneyasana
Deutsch: Anjaneyasana / Español: Anjaneyasana / Português: Anjaneyasana / Français: Anjaneyasana / Italiano: Anjaneyasana
Anjaneyasana in the fitness context, also known as Low Lunge or Crescent Lunge, is a foundational yoga pose that stretches the hips, strengthens the legs, and improves balance. Named after Anjaneya, the mother of the Hindu deity Hanuman, this pose is associated with devotion and strength.
Bodyindex
Deutsch: Körperindex / Español: Índice Corporal / Português: Índice Corporal / Français: Indice Corporel / Italiano: Indice Corporeo
Body Index in the fitness context typically refers to various metrics and measurements used to assess and categorize an individual's body composition, fitness level, and health risks based on specific bodily parameters. One of the most well-known and widely used body indexes is the Body Mass Index (BMI), which calculates the relationship between weight and height to categorize individuals into different weight status categories.
Garudasana
Deutsch: Garudasana / Español: Garudasana / Português: Garudasana / Français: Garudasana / Italiano: Garudasana
Garudasana in the fitness context, also known as Eagle Pose, is a standing balance yoga posture that strengthens and stretches the body while improving focus and concentration. Named after Garuda, the mythical bird and mount of the Hindu god Vishnu, this pose embodies qualities of strength, power, and focus.
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Deutsch: Aufwärtsgerichteter Hund / Español: Perro boca arriba / Português: Cachorro olhando para cima / Français: Chien tête en haut / Italiano: Cane a faccia in su
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, also known as Upward-Facing Dog in English, is a common yoga posture that strengthens and stretches various parts of the body. In the fitness and yoga context, it is a backbend position that improves flexibility in the spine, opens the chest, and engages the core muscles. This pose is often included in vinyasa or flow yoga sequences, particularly as part of the Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar).