Supta Konasana

Supta Konasana

Reclined angle pose

Inversion pose

Key Benefits

• tones the legs and help contract the abdominal organs
• beneficial to those with kidney and uterus complaints
• checks menstrual flow and white discharge
• removes pain and heaviness in uterus and corrects position of uterus

How to get into Supta Konasana

1. From feet on the floor straighten both legs and pull the trunk up.
2. Take the feet to the left and right spreading the legs increasing the distance as far as you can
3. To return walk both the feet back to feet on the floor

Key Point

1. Raise the chest
2. Lift the back and buttocks by scooping the back flesh up with the hands
3. Continue to widen the legs apart as your ability increases; the feet should not drop to the sides, but remain heels to the ceiling. 

Modifications:

• tones the legs and help contract the abdominal organs
• beneficial to those with kidney and uterus complaints
• checks menstrual flow and white discharge
• removes pain and heaviness in uterus and corrects position of uterus