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 |
| 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
gptkb:Pranayama |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Hatha_yoga
modern yoga |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vajrasana
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thunderbolt Pose
|