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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:Yoga_posture
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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gptkb:Thunderbolt_Pose
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gptkbp:amendedBy
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Place blanket under knees for support
Use cushion under ankles for comfort
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gptkbp:benefit
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Aids digestion
Calms the mind
Improves posture
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gptkbp:bodyStyle
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Kneeling
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gptkbp:category
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Seated yoga asana
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gptkbp:contraindication
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Ankle injury
Knee injury
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gptkbp:duration
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Can be held for several minutes
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gptkbp:etymology
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Asana means posture in Sanskrit
Vajra means thunderbolt or diamond in Sanskrit
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gptkbp:mentionedIn
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gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Gheranda_Samhita
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:India
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gptkbp:practicedIn
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Yoga practitioners
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gptkbp:step
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Keep spine erect
Kneel on the floor
Place hands on thighs
Sit back on the heels
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gptkbp:usedFor
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gptkb:meditation
gptkb:Pranayama
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gptkbp:usedIn
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gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Modern_yoga
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Mahabodhi_Temple_Complex
gptkb:Indian_tantric_Buddhism
gptkb:Mahabodhi_Temple_Complex_at_Bodh_Gaya
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vajrasana
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