Reclining Hand to Big Toe Pose
Supta Padangushthasana · सुप्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन
Reclining Hand to Big Toe Pose
Supta Padangushthasana · सुप्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन
Supine
Level
Beginner
Body
Supine
How to practice
Rest your head down and let one leg reach upward. Leave the other foot on the floor for support.
Benefits
Stretches the hamstrings and calf while the floor supports the back and pelvis.
Who should avoid or modify
- Use a strap and keep the lifted knee soft. Lower the leg if the pelvis lifts or the stretch becomes sharp; modify if lying flat is uncomfortable.
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