Reclined Bound Angle
Supta Baddha Koṇāsanaसुप्तबद्धकोणासन
A fully supported recline with the soles together: rest for the belly, chest and hips.
- Foundational
- 3–8 minutes
- Difficulty 1 of 5
General guidance only — work within a range that feels stable and pain-free.
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How to practice
- 01
Sit with the soles of the feet together and a bolster or blanket behind you.
- 02
Lie back onto the support so the chest is slightly higher than the hips.
- 03
Let the knees fall open and support them with blocks or blankets.
- 04
Place the arms out to the sides, palms up.
- 05
Close the eyes and rest for several minutes.
Benefits
- Opens the chest and hips passively
- Calms the nervous system
- Encourages diaphragmatic breathing
- A deep rest for tired bodies
Breath
Let the breath be natural; notice the belly and ribs moving.
Cautions
Variations
- No bolster
- Lie flat for a simpler version.
- Feet further away
- Reduces the stretch in the inner thighs.
The practice letter
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