Headstand

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Inversion
Yoga posture
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Sirsasana
gptkbp:benefit Improves circulation
Improves focus
Strengthens upper body
gptkbp:contraindication glaucoma
High blood pressure
Neck injury
gptkbp:counterPose gptkb:Balasana
Child's pose
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Headstand
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:yoga
Gymnastics
Breakdancing
Yoga practitioners
Gymnasts
Breakdancers
gptkbp:preparationPose Dolphin pose
Downward dog
gptkbp:requires Balance
Core strength
Shoulder strength
Proper alignment
Wall support (for beginners)
gptkbp:riskFactor Falling injury
Neck strain
gptkbp:variant Bound headstand
Supported headstand
Tripod headstand
gptkbp:yogaCategory Inversion
Advanced posture
gptkbp:yogaSanskritName Śīrṣāsana
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sirshasana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7