Significance of Posture
Synonyms: Position, Alignment, Attitude, Carriage, Poise
In French: Posture; In Dutch: Houding; In Finnish: Asento; In Spanish: Postura; In German: Haltung; In Malay: Postur badan; In Swedish: Hållning
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Buddhist concept of 'Posture'
In Buddhism, "Posture" signifies physical positions that may obscure the perception of ongoing oppression. It also refers to the body's alignment during activities like walking or sitting, which influences a meditator's focus and ease.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) The physical positions or stances that can hide the reality of continuous oppression from being perceived clearly.[1] (2) The physical position (walking, standing, sitting, lying down) that can affect the meditator's concentration and comfort.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Posture'
In Hinduism, "Posture" encompasses mental states of unobstructed souls, physical positions in dance, archery, and meditation, and is important for breath control, and can be a symptom of disease.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the patient's posture and ability to perform certain movements, which was assessed during the examination, as indicated in the table.[3]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The symptoms better managed in Basti Group, and this is one of them, and Mulakadi Tail in Basti form was administered in Group A and in Nasya form in the second Group B.[4]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Posture refers to the way a person holds their body, and it can be affected by cerebral palsy.[5]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) In this context, it refers to the physical positions assumed during meditation or worship.[6]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The noble soul whose mind-functions meet with no obstruction, does not depend upon conditions of place, time, posture, direction, moral disciplines, and objects of meditation.[7]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) This refers to the various positions that exist, and Maheshvara knows their distinguishing features, with four chief postures emphasized.[8]
From: Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
(1) The position of the body that must be mastered before practicing breath control.[9]
From: The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
(1) These are snoring, trembling, limping, wooing, acting absurdly, talking nonsensically, as described in the provided text.[10]
The concept of Posture in local and regional sources
Posture, or Âsana, is a body position and the third of eight processes. Âsana is a key component in achieving physical and mental discipline.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) A position of the body; this is Âsana, which is the third of the eight processes.[11]
The concept of Posture in scientific sources
Posture involves body positions in yoga and alignment vital for health. It impacts spine health, gastric retention, and musculoskeletal issues. Research explores chair design effects on posture, and treatments use postural exercises.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The alignment of the body, which the physiotherapist focused on, and that was essential for the patient's growing life.[12] (2) Posture is a central element of the study, with researchers investigating how different chair designs impact the lumbar curve and the potential for back pain.[13] (3) Posture is a focus of the treatment, and postural exercises and training are based on the individual postural examination of each case, at the Johannesburg School and Treatment Centre, with observations made.[14]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Reflects body muscle tone at rest, and the maturation starts in a centripetal direction.[15]