Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:yoga
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Lotus_position
|
| gptkbp:benefit |
calms the mind
improves flexibility |
| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
cross-legged
|
| gptkbp:category |
seated asana
|
| gptkbp:contraindication |
hip injury
knee injury |
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
gptkb:religious_art
gptkb:Hindu_temple |
| gptkbp:describedBy |
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Gheranda_Samhita |
| gptkbp:difficulty |
advanced
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit: padma (lotus) + asana (seat)
|
| gptkbp:feetPosition |
feet placed on opposite thighs
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Padmasana
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:India
|
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
meditators
yogis |
| gptkbp:requires |
hip flexibility
knee flexibility |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
enlightenment
purity |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Hatha_yoga Hindu meditation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:monument
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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