Reclining Bound Angle

Supta Baddha Konasana

Pronounce: soop-tah bah-dha ko-NAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Lie on your back. With an exhale bring the soles of your feet to touch and draw them toward your pelvis. Release your knees toward the floor. Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms facing up. Close your eyes. Find stillness. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Supporting your knees with your hands, straighten your legs with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Soften belly Relax knees but do not push toward floor Tuck shoulder blades under Draw chin toward chest Modification: Support your knees on blocks or blankets.
Exercise Name: Reclining Bound Angle Instruction: Lie on your back. With an exhale bring the soles of your feet to touch and draw them toward your pelvis. Release your knees toward the floor. Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms facing up. Close your eyes. Find stillness. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Supporting your knees with your hands, straighten your legs with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Soften belly Relax knees but do not push toward floor Tuck shoulder blades under Draw chin toward chest Modification: Support your knees on blocks or blankets. Primary Body Parts: Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees Secondary Body Parts: Spine Equipments: Categories: Hip openers, Supine