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Bellows breath
Deutsch: Bhastrika-Atmung / Español: Respiración de fuelle / Português: Respiração de fole / Français: Respiration de soufflet / Italian: Respirazione a mantice
Bellows breath is a vigorous pranayama (breathing) technique known as Bhastrika in yoga. It is used in the fitness context to increase energy levels, enhance oxygenation, and stimulate the body's metabolism. This breath involves forceful inhalations and exhalations, mimicking the action of a bellows used to stoke a fire.
Eagle Pose
Deutsch: Adlerhaltung / Español: Postura del Águila / Português: Postura da Águia / Français: Posture de l'Aigle / Italiano: Posizione dell'Aquila
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) in the fitness context is a balancing yoga posture that involves wrapping one arm and one leg over the other while standing. This pose is known for improving balance, flexibility, and concentration, while also strengthening the legs, ankles, and shoulders.
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.
Standing up
Deutsch: Aufstehen / Español: Levantarse / Português: Levantar-se / Français: Se lever / Italiano: Alzarsi
Standing up in the fitness context refers to the action of transitioning from a sitting or lying position to a standing position. While it may seem like a simple, everyday movement, it plays a crucial role in fitness, rehabilitation, and functional training. The act of standing up involves multiple muscle groups, particularly in the lower Body, and is an essential movement for maintaining mobility, strength, and balance.