Dolphin Pose

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Ardha Pincha Mayurasana
gptkbp:amendedBy bend knees slightly
use yoga block under forearms
gptkbp:benefit stretches hamstrings
improves core stability
strengthens shoulders
gptkbp:category forward bend
inversion
arm balance
gptkbp:contraindication shoulder injury
back injury
neck injury
gptkbp:difficulty beginner to intermediate
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dolphin Pose
gptkbp:nameInSanskrit अर्ध पिंचा मयूरासन
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Modern_yoga
gptkbp:performedAt yoga mat
gptkbp:preparesFor Pincha Mayurasana
gptkbp:requires body weight
gptkbp:SanskritTransliteration Ardha Pincha Mayurasana
gptkbp:step Begin on hands and knees
Hold and breathe
Keep forearms parallel
Lower forearms to the mat
Tuck toes and lift hips
gptkbp:usedFor preparation for inversions
shoulder opening
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirshasana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7