Adho Mukha Svanasana

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Downward-Facing_Dog
gptkbp:amendedBy bend knees
rest head on block
use blocks under hands
gptkbp:benefit strengthens arms
stretches calves
stretches hamstrings
relieves back pain
gptkbp:category forward bend
inversion
standing pose
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:carpal_tunnel_syndrome
high blood pressure
retinal detachment
gptkbp:firstDescribed 20th century yoga texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Adho Mukha Svanasana
gptkbp:iconicIn modern yoga practice
gptkbp:improves circulation
focus
posture
gptkbp:languageOfName gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:nameMeaning gptkb:Downward_Facing_Dog_Pose
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Modern_Yoga
gptkbp:pose resting pose
transitional pose
gptkbp:preparesFor inversions
standing poses
arm balances
gptkbp:prevention avoid if late-term pregnancy
avoid if wrist injury
gptkbp:sequence gptkb:Sun_Salutation
gptkb:Vinyasa_Flow
gptkbp:step Lift hips up and back
Press heels toward floor
Relax head between arms
Spread fingers wide
Start on hands and knees
Straighten legs and arms
gptkbp:symbolizes readiness
alertness
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Restorative_Yoga
gptkb:Ashtanga_Yoga
gptkb:Iyengar_Yoga
gptkb:Vinyasa_Yoga
gptkb:Power_Yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Surya_Namaskar
gptkb:Downward_Dog
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7