Downward Facing Dog Pose

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Adho_Mukha_Svanasana
gptkbp:amendedBy use yoga blocks
bend knees
rest head on bolster
gptkbp:benefit strengthens arms
stretches calves
stretches hamstrings
relieves back pain
gptkbp:category resting pose
inversion
standing pose
gptkbp:contraindication high blood pressure
wrist injury
late-term pregnancy
gptkbp:difficulty beginner
gptkbp:duration 5-10 breaths
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Downward Facing Dog Pose
gptkbp:nameInSanskrit gptkb:Adho_Mukha_Svanasana
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hatha_yoga
modern yoga
gptkbp:step spread fingers wide
lift hips upward
press heels toward floor
relax head between arms
start on hands and knees
straighten legs and arms
gptkbp:translatedInto downward facing dog
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Ashtanga_yoga
gptkb:Sun_Salutation
gptkb:Vinyasa_yoga
Power yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Adho_Mukha_Svanasana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8