Yoga Practice Name
Supta Padangusthasana
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Lie in spine position and take a few deep breathes.
- Keeping your leg straight and stretched, lift the left leg and hold the toe of left leg by the hands.
- Hold the position for as long as you can and do another round with the other leg.
- Return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Your legs should be straight and stretched.
- Don't lift your neck or head.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Don't do this asana if you have any injury.
- Avoid this asana if you have any kind of pain.
General Benefits
- Strengthen the legs and abdominal muscles.
- Improves the urinary and digestive system.
Benefits for Disease
Depression
Body and Organ Affected
Back, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot