Sanskrit: Supta Baddha Konasana
soop-tah bah-dha ko-NAH-sah-nah
Benefits
Stretches groins and knees
Stimulates reproductive organs
Lowers blood pressure
Relieves stress and anxiety
Standard Cues
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.
Modification
Support your knees on blocks or blankets.
Short Cues and options
Soften belly
Tuck shoulder blades under
Relax knees but do not push toward floor
Precautionary Warnings
Avoid this pose if you have groin injury