SU
Supta Konasana
सुप्त कोणासन
Intermediatesupine
Target Muscles
hamstringsadductorsspine
Benefits (3)
- + Stretches hamstrings and adductors deeply
- + Spinal extension in inversion
- + Calming
Avoid If (3)
- - Neck injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
- - High blood pressure
About
Supta Konasana is a wide-legged Halasana with toes on the floor behind the head.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Start from Sarvangasana.
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2. Legs straight up.
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3. Exhale, lower legs behind the head (Halasana).
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4. Spread legs wide — V shape.
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5. Hold big toes with the hands.
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6. Toes touch the floor (or near it).
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7. Hold for 5-8 breaths.
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8. Bring legs together (Halasana).
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9. Lower spine vertebra by vertebra.
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10. Savasana.