Strengthens Arches of the foot | ||
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Note With knee conditions and during menstruation with excessive bleeding it may be contraindicated to practice Supta Virasana. Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Stretches Knee, Abdomen, Thigh, Ankle, Psoas major muscle Preparatory poses Baddha Koṇāsana, Virasana, Bhujangasana, Bālāsana, Gomukhasana Follow-up poses Baddha Koṇāsana, Lotus position, Bakasana Also known as Reclining hero pose, Reclined hero pose Similar Baddha Koṇāsana, Virasana, Half Lord of the Fishes Pose ‑ Ar, Kurmasana, Uttanasana | ||
Hatha yoga hero virasana and reclining hero supta virasana poses
Supta Virasana (Sanskrit: सुप्तवीरासन; IAST: suptavīrāsana) or Reclined Hero Pose is an asana.
Contents
- Hatha yoga hero virasana and reclining hero supta virasana poses
- How to do supta virasana reclining hero yoga pose
- Etymology
- Description
- Anatomical focus
- Contraindications and cautions
- Variations
- References
How to do supta virasana reclining hero yoga pose
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words supta (सुप्त) meaning "reclined", and asana (आसन; āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
Description
Supta Virasana is a reclined version of virasana where the upper body reclines backwards, so that the back rests on the floor. The arms rest on the floor to either side of the trunk, with the palms facing up.
Anatomical focus
Lengthens the extensor muscles of the leg and the deep psoas muscles that connect the legs to the trunk.
Contraindications and cautions
With knee conditions and during menstruation with excessive bleeding it may be contraindicated to practice Supta Virasana.
Variations
Eka Pada Supta Virasana (One-Legged Reclining Hero Pose) or Ardha Supta Virasana (Half Reclined Hero Pose) involves one leg folded under the body while the other is being stretched.
