Reclined Big Toe Pose A - Supta Padangusthasana A
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Reclined Big Toe Pose A or Supta Padangusthasana A in Sanskrit (‘supta’ = ‘supine or recline’, ‘pada’ = ‘foot’, ‘angustha’ = ‘big toe’ and ‘asana’ = ‘ posture’) is a simple pose, that is practiced while lying down on the back bringing in one leg raised up at 90-degrees while the other leg remains stretched out on the floor. The raised leg is held at the big toes by the hand on the same side and the hand should be perpendicular to the floor in this practice, and hence the name Reclining Big Toe Pose. Its other names are Reclined Hand To Big Toe Pose or Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose.
This pose is beneficial for people who spend a lot of time sitting or standing, as it helps to release tension in the legs and lower back. It also helps to improve balance and stability, as well as to stretch the muscles around the knees and ankles.
In addition to the physical benefits, Supta Padangusthasana can also help to calm the mind and relieve stress. By focusing on your breath and body during the pose, you can cultivate a sense of inner peace and relaxation.
In general, Supta Padangusthasana is a great pose for improving core muscle strength, bringing in fresh blood towards the hips and thus also improving flexibility at the hips and lower back. Supta Padangusthasana A is considered a base pose as Supta Padangusthasana a variations can be derived from this pose.
Pose Detail
- Difficulty: Beginners
- By Type: Flexibility Yoga Poses
- Body Position: Supine Yoga Poses
- By Benefit: Yoga Poses For Digestion, Yoga Poses For Periods, Yoga Poses For Sciatica
Step-by-Step Instructions
Benefits and Contraindications
Stretches hips, thighs, hamstrings, groins, and calves
Strengthens the knees
Stimulates the prostate gland
Improves digestion
Relieves backache, sciatica, and menstrual discomfort
Therapeutic for high blood pressure, flat feet, and infertility
Diarrhea
Headache
High blood pressure: Raise your head and neck on a folded blanket.
Photo poses in different angles
Modifications and Props for Beginners
- You can keep your left leg bent, foot flat on the floor while extending the right leg with the help of a strap. Then when bringing the bent leg out to the side let the other leg fall out to the other side as well to balance the hips.
- Use a pillow under your head if it’s more comfortable for you.
- When bringing the leg out to the side you can rest the thigh on a block or cushion to allow more release in the inner thigh.
Reclined Big Toe Pose A Anatomy
Reclined Big Toe Pose A stretches your hips, thighs, hamstrings, groins, and calves.
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Modifications & Variations
- Reclined Big Toe Pose A In A Chair
- Reclined Big Toe Pose A wWth A Strap
- Reclined Big Toe Pose A One Leg Aerial
- Revolved Reclined Big Toe Pose Strap
- Reclined Hand To Big Toe Pose Variation: One Leg Bent
Top Preparatory Poses
Top Follow-Up Poses
- Reclined Big Toe Pose B
- Revolved Reclined Big Toe Pose
- Reclined Big Toe Pose A Variation Nose To Leg
- Knees-to-Chest Pose
