Shoulder Stand

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Yoga asana
gptkbp:alignment Neck remains neutral
Shoulders support body weight
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Sarvangasana
gptkbp:amendedBy Use folded blanket under shoulders
gptkbp:benefit Calms the mind
Improves circulation
Stimulates thyroid gland
gptkbp:category Inversion
Supine pose
gptkbp:contraindication glaucoma
High blood pressure
Neck injury
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Light_on_Yoga
gptkbp:difficulty Intermediate
gptkbp:duration 30 seconds to several minutes
gptkbp:effect Improves digestion
Relieves fatigue
Reverses blood flow
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shoulder Stand
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:prevention Avoid turning head while in pose
gptkbp:requires gptkb:Mat
gptkbp:sequence Often followed by Plow Pose
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vishuddha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6