Corpse Pose

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Savasana
gptkbp:amendedBy blanket under head
support under knees
gptkbp:arms arms at sides
gptkbp:benefit relaxation
stress reduction
reduces anxiety
calms the mind
gptkbp:bodyStyle lying on back
gptkbp:category restorative pose
relaxation pose
gptkbp:contraindication back injury (modification needed)
pregnancy (modification needed)
gptkbp:difficulty beginner
gptkbp:duration 5-15 minutes
gptkbp:etymology śava (corpse) + āsana (posture)
gptkbp:eyeColor closed
gptkbp:focus body awareness
breath awareness
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corpse Pose
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:legsPosition legs extended
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Light_on_Yoga
gptkbp:nameInSanskrit Śavāsana
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkbp:performedAt end of yoga session
gptkbp:preparesFor gptkb:meditation
gptkbp:respiration natural
gptkbp:usedIn modern yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Unwound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6