SUPTA BADDHA KONASANA: RECLINING BOUND ANGLE POSE

I've had students tell me that they've fallen asleep in this pose and woken up feeling amazing! When supported with props, this pose can be safely held for long periods of time. Feel free to combine all of these modification ideas for total support and relaxation.

BENEFITS OF RECLINING BOUND ANGLE POSE:

  • stretches the inner thighs

  • relieves menstrual discomfort

  • balances heart rate and blood pressure

  • relieves fatigue

  • calms the nervous system

  • recirculates energy to the hips, groin and lower back

YOU CAN ALSO FIND THIS POSE IN THESE YOGA CLASSES.

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TRADITIONAL VARIATION

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Bring the soles of the feet together and let your knees fall open to the sides. Lengthen your tailbone away from the crown of your head, tucking the tailbone slightly to relieve any lower back tension. The arms can rest alongside the body with the palms facing up, or you can rest the hands on top of your lower belly.

Hold this pose for 10 deep breaths or up to 20 minutes when you practice with props. To come out of the pose, bring your knees together, roll yourself over to the side and slowly press yourself up to sit.

ADDING PROPS: FOLDED BLANKETS OR YOGA BLOCKS UNDER KNEES

Adding a blanket or block under each knee will lessen the inner thigh stretch, making this pose more comfortable so that you can hold it for longer periods of time.

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ADDING PROPS: YOGA STRAP

Create a loop with a strap and slide it up around your waist. Lie on your back and come into this pose as you normally would. With the strap around your waist, secure the other end of the same loop around your feet. This allows you to hold this shape without any effort, and it releases the lower back.

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ADDING PROPS: BOLSTER

Reclining back on a bolster lessens the intensity of the inner thigh stretch and also gently opens the chest. Be sure to tuck the tailbone under to keep the lower back long. If you'd like, you could add folded blankets or pillows under each of your arms for 
additional support.

HOW DID IT GO?

If you tried any of these variations, I'd love to know how it went for you! Tag me on Instagram and use the hashtag #spoonieyogatribe in your photos for a chance to be featured on my page! Or post a photo in our private Facebook group to show off your progress! As a part of your membership, you can get personalized feedback on your poses. 

Santosha SpiritHIP OPENER, RESTORATIVE, FLEXIBILITY, GROUNDING, SENSUALITY, SACRAL CHAKRA, DIGESTION, SUPINE