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Supta Padangustasana I is an Asana. It is translated as Reclined (Hand to) Big Toe Pose I from Sanskrit.
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The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits and Cautions
This pose offers many benefits: stretches the calves, hamstrings, and hips, and stimulates the internal organs by increasing the blood flow to the torso. It also helps relieve menstrual discomfort, sciatica, and backache.
Practice this pose with caution if you have: hamstring injuries, headache, high blood pressure.
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