Bhujangasana

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Cobra_Pose
gptkbp:amendedBy gptkb:Upward-Facing_Dog
Sphinx Pose
gptkbp:benefit strengthens spine
stretches chest
opens shoulders
gptkbp:bodyStyle prone
gptkbp:category backbend
reclining asana
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:carpal_tunnel_syndrome
pregnancy
back injury
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkbp:duration 15-30 seconds
gptkbp:etymology Sanskrit: 'bhujanga' (snake) + 'asana' (posture)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bhujangasana
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkbp:recommendation improving flexibility
relieving stress
gptkbp:step Place palms under shoulders
Keep elbows close to body
Lie on stomach
Lift chest using back muscles
Look forward or slightly upward
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Surya_Namaskar
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Surya_Namaskar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7