Supta Konasana (Reclining Angle Yoga Pose)

Supta = reclined or sleeping. Kona = angle. Supta Konasana or the reclining angle pose is a complicated pose and often categorized as quite difficult. It is also considered an altered version of Halasana or the plough pose. This pose is considered all a combination of different simpler poses in yoga.

Procedure for Supta Konasana (Reclining Angle Yoga Pose):

• Either come into the pose from Halasana (Plough Pose) or from the floor according to the following method:
• Fold up a mat and stack up three blankets on top. Make the stack neat, with all the folded edges in a clean line. This will be going under the shoulders to act as a lift to protect the neck.
• Lie back on the blanket so that the shoulders are on, but the head and neck are not.
• Lift the hips and roll the legs overhead to bring the feet to the floor and stretch the legs.
• Take the feet wide apart.
• Interlock the fingers behind the back, extend the arms and roll the shoulders down.
• Place the hands on the back and lift the back ribs up. Alternately, take hold of the big toes with the fingers.
• Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Either continue on into Parshva Halasana (Side Plough Pose), take the legs back into Halasana or roll down out of the pose.

Advantages of Supta Konasana (Reclining Angle Yoga Pose):

• Roll the tailbone towards the heels.
• Soften the neck and throat.
• This is a great hamstring and lower back stretch but it is also an ideal way to balance the positioning of the bones in the spine around the shoulders.
• Fully extend the legs.

• The rolling motion of the posture assists in correcting subluxations of the vertebrae.
• Promoting Digestion
• Widen the collarbones and shoulder blades.
• Broaden and lift the back ribs.
• This pose is part of a Yoga for Back Pain sequence.
• May help with diabetes.
• Helps relieve backache and headache.
• These asanas aid in the breakdown of body fat and strengthening both the abdominals and back muscles improving our connection to the bandhas—helping to keep the whole body light, healthy, and strong.

Therapeutics:

• Throat disease
• Sciatica
• Headache
• Digestive disorders
• Diabetes
• Spinal Disorders
• Backache
• Gas trouble
• Constipation
• Weight Loss
• Thyroid Gland

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