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Supta Padangusthasana

(Reclining Big Toe Pose or Reclining Hamstring Stretch)

Coming into the pose: Have a strap, tie or belt handy. Lie flat on your back with your feet joined together. Holding the strap in both hands, bend your right leg and place the strap around your foot. Press your left thigh bone into the ground and extend your right leg straight reaching through all four corners of your feet. Hold for 60 to 90 seconds. Release and repeat with your left leg.

DO: • Move your right leg away from you in order to stretch your leg straight.

• Lengthen your right side body by pressing your right hip away from your right armpit.

• Relax your shoulders, neck and face.

DON'T: • Let your left leg rise up off the ground.

• Hold your breath.

BENEFITS: • Improves flexibility in the hamstrings, hips, lower back, groins, and calves

• Strengthens the knees.

• Rejuvenates the legs.

• Improves digestion.

• Therapeutic for high blood pressure and infertility.

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