Statements (28)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:yoga
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Vajrasana
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gptkbp:amendedBy |
use blanket under knees for comfort
use block between feet for support |
gptkbp:arms |
rested on thighs
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gptkbp:benefit |
calms the mind
aids digestion improves posture |
gptkbp:category |
seated posture
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gptkbp:contraindication |
knee injury
ankle injury |
gptkbp:difficulty |
beginner
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gptkbp:duration |
can be held for extended periods
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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
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gptkbp:mentionedIn |
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Gheranda_Samhita |
gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:India
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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
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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