Be certain of your physical abilities and limitations before attempting any yoga pose, and seek clearance from your physician if you are uncertain. Always respect your body and know your limits.

Reclined Big Toe Pose

Supta Padangusthasana

• Inhale, begin lying on back with legs extended.
• Exhale, lifting one leg to verticle or as high as comfortable.
• Inhale, using same side arm, reach and hold big toe with index and middle finger.
• (A strap may be used, if reaching toe causes shoulder to lift off floor)
• Exhale, pressing out with both heals finding hamstring stretch in lifted leg.
• (lower leg should be extended as if standing on it, both feet are flexed) Inhale, easing twist slightly if needed.
• Exhale, pressing out again.
• Hold pose each side 3 – 7 breathes or as long as comfortable.
• Repeat on other side.

Congratulations on learning “Supta Padangusthasana, Reclined Big Toe Pose”.