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SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA A

  1. EXHALE. Lie down on the back.
  2. INHALE. Bring the right leg towards chest and hold the big toe with index, middle fingers, and toe around it. Left hand is resting on the left thigh.
  3. EXHALE. Bring the head towards the knee, as in A, or instead hold the leg with the hand, as in A1, or remain in the alternative.
  4. STAY HERE FOR 5 LONG DEEP BREATHS
  5. INHALE. Lower the torso to the floor.

From here pass to Supta Padangusthasana B

COMMENTS

Work with the Bhandas and the abdominal area. Lead with the chest towards the leg, instead of the head. Look at the toes. Keep the knees straight.

Supta Padangusthasana A

Supta Padangusthasana A

Supta Padangusthasana A

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