Revolved Reclined Big Toe Pose - Parivrtta Supta Padangusthasana
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Revolved Reclined Big Toe Pose, also known as Parivrtta Supta Padangusthasana in Sanskrit, is an advanced yoga posture that requires flexibility and balance. This pose is a variation of the Reclined Big Toe Pose, and adds a twist to the posture, which enhances its benefits.
This posture has many benefits, including improving flexibility in the hamstrings, hips, and lower back, strengthening the core, and improving digestion. It can also help to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
Pose Detail
- Difficulty: Advanced
- By Type: Flexibility Yoga Poses
- Body Position: Supine Yoga Poses, Twist Yoga Poses
- By Benefit: Yoga Poses For Digestion
Step-by-Step Instructions
Benefits and Contraindications
Stimulates the prostate gland and digestion
Help to calm the mind, reduce stress and anxiety
Stretches the back muscles and hamstrings
Strengthens the legs.
Limited hip range of motion
Hip pathologies
Low back pathologies
Diarrhea
Ankle, knee, or shoulder injury
Headache
Modifications and Props for Beginners
- Use a yoga block: If reaching your foot with a strap or towel is challenging, place a yoga block under your foot to elevate it.
- Bend your knees: If straightening your leg is too difficult, keep your knee bent and work on straightening your leg over time.
- Use a wall: Place your hip against a wall to provide support as you twist.
Useful Tips
- It is important to keep both shoulders grounded on the mat as you twist to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on your neck and spine.
- Engage your core muscles to maintain stability and control as you twist.
- Focus on deep breathing as you hold the pose to help calm the mind and reduce stress and tension.
- This is an advanced pose, so it is important to work slowly and carefully, moving only as far as feels comfortable for your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Revolved Reclined Big Toe Pose is an intermediate to advanced yoga posture that requires a good amount of flexibility, balance, and strength. It is not recommended for beginners.
Yes, you can use a yoga block to elevate your foot and make the pose more accessible. This can be helpful if reaching your foot with a strap or towel is too challenging.
You can hold Revolved Reclined Big Toe Pose for several breaths on each side. It is important to listen to your body and only hold the pose for as long as feels comfortable for you.
It is best to avoid this pose during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, as it involves a twisting motion that can put pressure on the abdomen.
