Supine Pigeon - Supta Kapotasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite Supta Kapot?sana
STEPS:
- First, lie down on your back with bent knees and feet on the floor.
- Smoothly lift your right foot and place your right ankle on the left thigh near the knee.
- Now, spread your right arm between the legs.
- Clasp your right hand with the left around the left shin.
- Gently draw your left knee closer to the chest, lifting the left foot off the floor.
- Maintain your gaze towards the ceiling.
- Exhale deeply and feel the stretch around your lower hip.
- You can hold the pose for up to 3 breaths, then release the pose in reverse order.
- Repeat the above steps, keeping the right ankle over the left thigh.
Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps.
- Provides flexible lower back
- Improves blood circulation
- Better digestion
- Strengthens the thighs
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.