Supine Bound Angle - Supta Baddha Konasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Supta Baddha Ko??sana

STEPS :

1. Lying on your back, bend the knees and bring the bottoms of the feet together. Bring the feet to the floor with the heels close to the hips. Let the knees open wide apart.
2. Inhale and slide the arms along the floor up over your head. Place the palms together, crossing the thumbs
3. Breathe and hold for 4-8 breaths.
4. To release: exhale and gently release the arms and legs.

Benefits

• Stretches the shoulders, rib cage and back.
• Stimulates abdominal organs like the ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, and kidneys
• Stimulates the heart and improves general circulation
• Stretches the inner thighs, groins, and knees
• Helps relieve the symptoms of stress, mild depression, menstruation and menopause

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.