Downward-Facing Dog

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
physical activity
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Down Dog
gptkbp:amendedBy bent knees
use of yoga blocks
gptkbp:benefit improves circulation
relieves stress
energizes the body
gptkbp:bodyStyle inverted V-shape
gptkbp:category restorative pose
standing asana
gptkbp:commonIn modern yoga practice
gptkbp:contraindication high blood pressure
glaucoma
wrist injury
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Downward-Facing Dog
gptkbp:nameInSanskrit gptkb:Adho_Mukha_Svanasana
gptkbp:oppositePose gptkb:Upward-Facing_Dog
gptkbp:origin ancient yoga tradition
gptkbp:powers arms
core
legs
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:stretches shoulders
calves
hamstrings
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Ashtanga_yoga
gptkb:Sun_Salutation
gptkb:Hatha_yoga
gptkb:Vinyasa_yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sun_Salutation
gptkb:Sun_Salutations
gptkb:Salute_to_the_Sun
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7