Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Yoga posture
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Thunderbolt_Pose
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| gptkbp:amendedBy |
Place blanket under knees for support
Use cushion under ankles for comfort |
| gptkbp:benefit |
Aids digestion
Calms the mind Improves posture |
| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
Kneeling
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| gptkbp:category |
Seated yoga asana
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| gptkbp:contraindication |
Ankle injury
Knee injury |
| gptkbp:duration |
Can be held for several minutes
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
Asana means posture in Sanskrit
Vajra means thunderbolt or diamond in Sanskrit |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vajrasana
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| gptkbp:mentionedIn |
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Gheranda_Samhita |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:India
|
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
Yoga practitioners
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| gptkbp:step |
Keep spine erect
Kneel on the floor Place hands on thighs Sit back on the heels |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
gptkb:meditation
Pranayama |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Modern_yoga |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mahabodhi_Temple_Complex
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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