Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:yoga
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Seated Forward Bend
|
| gptkbp:amendedBy |
bend knees slightly
use a strap around feet |
| gptkbp:benefit |
calms the mind
stretches the spine stimulates the kidneys stimulates the liver |
| gptkbp:category |
seated posture
forward bend |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
asthma
diarrhea back injury |
| gptkbp:counterpose |
gptkb:Purvottanasana
|
| gptkbp:difficulty |
beginner to intermediate
|
| gptkbp:duration |
30 seconds to 5 minutes
|
| gptkbp:effect |
improves digestion
relieves stress stretches hamstrings stretches lower back |
| gptkbp:etymology |
gptkb:Sanskrit
paschima (west/back), uttana (intense stretch), asana (posture) |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Paschimottanasana
|
| gptkbp:mentionedIn |
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Light_on_Yoga |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
|
| gptkbp:popularizedBy |
gptkb:B.K.S._Iyengar
|
| gptkbp:step |
Exhale and bend forward
Hold feet or shins Inhale and raise arms Rest forehead on legs Sit with legs extended |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dandasana
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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