Thunderbolt Pose

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Vajrasana
gptkbp:amendedBy use blanket under knees for comfort
use block between feet for support
gptkbp:arms rested on thighs
gptkbp:benefit calms the mind
aids digestion
improves posture
gptkbp:category seated posture
gptkbp:contraindication knee injury
ankle injury
gptkbp:difficulty beginner
gptkbp:duration can be held for extended periods
gptkbp:etymology Asana means posture in Sanskrit
Vajra means thunderbolt or diamond in Sanskrit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thunderbolt Pose
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Gheranda_Samhita
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:performedBy kneeling on the floor
sitting back on the heels
gptkbp:spinePosition erect
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:meditation
Pranayama
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Hatha_yoga
modern yoga
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vajrasana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7