With Props (1)
Supta Baddha Konasana with Support
सुप्त बद्ध कोणासन समर्थन के साथ
Supta Baddha Konasana with Support is a restorative pose that gently opens the hips and inner thighs. The support allows for deep relaxation and release of tension. This pose is beneficial for relieving stress and calming the nervous system.
Anatomy Involved
Benefits
- Gently opens the hips and inner thighs
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Calms the nervous system
- Improves circulation
- Can relieve menstrual discomfort
- Full anatomical benefits — muscles, joints, organs →
Avoid If
- Knee injury
- Hip injury
- Lower back pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
7 cues
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
- 1Press the back of the head gently into the floor
- 2Keep the lower back in its natural curve
- 3Relax the shoulders away from the ears
- 4Soften the facial muscles and jaw
- 5Breathe deeply into the belly
- 6Allow the hip joints to open gradually — never force
- 7Surrender the weight of the body to the props and the floor
Pose Details
Helps With
Pose Type
Body Focus
Focus Areas
Best For
Yoga Styles
When to Practice
Position
Modify If You Have
pregnancy
Use more support under the back and head, keep knees higher with extra props.
arthritis
Support knees with blankets or bolsters, avoid deep stretch.
groin injury
Keep legs wider apart and support knees, avoid deep stretch.
Target Areas
Practice Flow
About this Pose
Supta Baddha Konasana with Support is a restorative pose that gently opens the hips and inner thighs. The support allows for deep relaxation and release of tension. This pose is beneficial for relieving stress and calming the nervous system.
How to Practice
1. Sit on the floor and bring the soles of the feet together, allowing the knees to fall open to the sides.
2. Place a blanket or bolster under the buttocks for support.
3. Slowly lower the back to the floor, allowing the knees to continue falling open to the sides.
4. Place pillows or blocks under each knee for support, ensuring the inner thighs are supported.
5. Rest the arms alongside the body, palms facing up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Supta Baddha Konasana with Support
What is Supta Baddha Konasana with Support?
Supta Baddha Konasana with Support is a restorative pose that gently opens the hips and inner thighs. The support allows for deep relaxation and release of tension. This pose is beneficial for relieving stress and calming the nervous system.
What are the benefits of Supta Baddha Konasana with Support?
Gently opens the hips and inner thighs. Relieves stress and anxiety. Calms the nervous system. Improves circulation. Can relieve menstrual discomfort. Reduces fatigue.
Who should avoid Supta Baddha Konasana with Support?
Avoid this pose if you have: Knee injury, Hip injury, Lower back pain, Sacroiliac joint pain.
How many steps are in Supta Baddha Konasana with Support?
Supta Baddha Konasana with Support is practiced in 10 steps. Sit on the floor and bring the soles of the feet together, allowing the knees to fall open to the sides.
Is Supta Baddha Konasana with Support suitable for beginners?
Yes, Supta Baddha Konasana with Support is a beginner-friendly pose suitable for all levels.
What props are needed for Supta Baddha Konasana with Support?
You may use: bolster, blanket, strap, block. Props make the pose more accessible and comfortable.
What conditions does Supta Baddha Konasana with Support help with?
Supta Baddha Konasana with Support is therapeutic for: flexibility, anxiety, menstruation, insomnia, pcod.
What poses should I do before Supta Baddha Konasana with Support?
Prepare with: Supta Baddha Konasana, Supta Tadasana, Apanasana. These warm up the relevant muscles and joints.
Build Your Own Sequence
Combine Supta Baddha Konasana with Support with other poses