Supta Padangusthasana

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The word “Supta Padangusthasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Supta” meaning “reclining”, “Pada” meaning “leg”, “Angustha” meaning “big toe” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

Steps To Be Followed:

• Lie down on your back with your legs together and hands beside your body.
• Now lift your right leg straight at 90 degrees.
• Hold your right toe with your right hand, your left hand is beside your body, palm facing the mat.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Now slowly release your right hand, drop your right leg down and relax in shavasana.
• Repeat it on the opposite side.

• It helps in stretching calves, hamstrings and inner thighs.
• It helps in alleviating lower back pain.
• It helps in relieving arthritis in knees and hips.
• It helps in aligning the pelvis.

Contra-Indications:

Hamstring tear, cervical spondylosis, severe back pain, diarrhoea, pregnancy, menstruation.

Disclaimer:- Please practice under the supervision of Yoga Teacher/ Yoga expert