Malasana

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Garland Pose
gptkbp:arms elbows press against inner knees
palms together in prayer position
gptkbp:benefit tones abdominal muscles
improves hip flexibility
strengthens ankles
gptkbp:category forward bend
seated yoga pose
hip opener
gptkbp:contraindication knee injury
lower back pain
gptkbp:etymology mala means garland, asana means posture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Malasana
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:performedBy squatting with feet close together
gptkbp:Sanskrit मालासन
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
modern yoga
gptkbp:variant with a block under the heels
with arms extended forward
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chandra_Namaskar
gptkb:Muladhara_chakra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8